REFINING. REDEFINED.TM

Employing proven technologies to produce low carbon intensity fuels.

THE RIGHT FUELS FOR
A BRIGHT FUTURE

Scalable next generation clean fuels production.

THE POWER TO
MAKE IT CLEAN

Powered by hydrogen.

POSITIVELY IMPACTING
OUR COMMUNITY

Creating hundreds of direct and thousands
of indirect jobs to support the region.

REFINING. REDEFINED.TM
Employing proven technologies to produce low carbon intensity fuels.
THE RIGHT FUELS FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE
Scalable next generation
clean fuels production.
THE POWER TO
MAKE IT CLEAN
Powered by hydrogen.
POSITIVELY IMPACTING OUR COMMUNITY
Creating hundreds of direct and thousands of indirect jobs to support the region.
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REFINING. REDEFINED.

American Fuels from American Shale for America’s Energy Future.

America First Refining is constructing the first new refinery on the Gulf of America in over 47 years. Today, the U.S. exports ~ 5 million barrels per day of American shale oil because existing refineries do not have the capacity or design to process this lighter crude oil.READMORE

America First’s refinery is the 1st and only refinery designed to process 100% American shale oil (47° API average), which is lighter than foreign crude (30° API). American shale oil is ideal for lower-cost refining, higher product yields, and cleaner fuels, powering American consumers and businesses from the world’s cleanest refinery.

47° of Freedom: Cleaner Fuels from 100% American Shale Oil

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Produced, Refined, and
Made in America

First greenfield refinery built on the Gulf of America since the 1970’s.

From 2014–2024, the U.S. exported nearly 10 billion barrels of crude — sending over $600 billion in value overseas. Despite increased domestic production, the U.S. imported 28 billion barrels ($1.8 trillion) of crude during the same period.READMORE

The America First refinery will redirect up to 60 million barrels of American crude annually — fueling U.S. industry, jobs, energy independence, and boosting economic activity that previously was sent overseas.

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THE POWER TO MAKE IT CLEAN

Produced hydrogen from the Refinery is used to fuel operations, significantly reducing CO₂ emissions.

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POSITIVELY IMPACTING OUR COMMUNITY

Creating hundreds of direct jobs and thousands more across supporting industries to strengthen the regional economy.

WORLD-CLASS LEADERSHIP DRIVING INDUSTRY INNOVATION

America First Refining is building a cutting-edge refinery in Brownsville, Texas, leveraging commercially proven technologies in a uniquely integrated design to produce high-octane, cleaner fuels. Led by a world-class team of industry veterans, this project embodies the ingenuity, determination, and excellence that define American energy leadership and strengthen our nation’s energy independence.

LEADERSHIP TEAM →

CLEAN FUELS FROM AMERICAN SHALE, POWERED BY HYDROGEN

America First Refining is pioneering the future of American energy with a hydrogen-powered refinery that will produce some of the cleanest fuels in the United States. This achievement is made possible through an innovative approach to power generation and the use of advanced technologies developed by leading American and global engineering firms. Together, we’re setting a new standard for clean, homegrown refining—driven by innovation, efficiency, and American ingenuity.

America First Refining is currently in Phase I of construction of its new refinery. This refinery will lead the way in sustainability by using excess produced hydrogen to make cleaner fuels. By running on produced hydrogen and processing only high-quality U.S. shale oil, we create low-emission fuels while helping to cut down on carbon pollution. We are also building a natural gas power plant that can use hydrogen to produce electricity for the local power grid (ERCOT), helping to meet the energy needs of nearby communities.

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ADVANCING AMERICAN FUEL PRODUCTION THROUGH MODERN TECHNOLOGY

CLEAN FUELS PRODUCTION

Created to build and operate advanced, clean fuel facilities that can easily grow to meet future demand.

PROVEN TECHNOLOGIES

Advanced, commercially proven technologies to produce fuels with a low carbon footprint.

POWERED BY HYDROGEN

Designed to run on clean power provided by hydrogen-fired turbines.

Refining. Redefined.™

American Fuels from American Shale for America's Energy Future

Albert Johnson

EVP – Commercial Development

Albert is responsible for driving strategic business development efforts and asset management activities related to Element Fuel’s operations in the Permian Basin and Gulf Coast.

Formerly, he was the Vice President of Business Development for Navigator Energy Services.  In this role, Albert was instrumental in developing the Navigator crude oil gathering system in the Permian Basin, which was sold to NuStar Energy in 2017 for $1.5 billion.

Prior to joining Navigator, he was the Director of Business Development for Sunoco Logistics Partners LP, where he led contract negotiations that resulted in pipeline and terminal projects totaling more than $3 billion. He also served on the Board of Directors of West Texas Gulf Pipeline Company and the management committee for SunVit Pipeline LLC. 

Albert holds a B.A. degree in history from the University of Texas at Austin and a M.B.A. degree with a focus on finance from the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University.