EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 12 MIN
John Calce, CEO, America First Refining | The Jeff Crilley Show
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Domestic oil production has skyrocketed, yet the United States hasn't built a major new refinery since the early 1970s—until now.John Calce, CEO and founder of America First Refining, joins Jeff Crilley to discuss his twelve-year mission to build a state-of-the-art refinery in Brownsville, Texas, designed specifically for American shale oil.In this episode, we cover:- Why the U.S. currently sends crude oil to Asia only to buy it back as gasoline.- The "pizza oven" analogy for why old refineries can't easily process new shale oil.- How this $4 billion project will create 500 direct jobs and bolster national security.- The arduous seven-year permitting process with the TCEQ and the Governor’s office.Learn more about the project at https://americafirstrefining.com/
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The American energy landscape is on the verge of a historic shift as John Calce, CEO and founder of America First Refining, prepares to break ground on the first new U.S. oil refinery in over half a century. In this episode, host Jeff Crilley explores the twelve-year journey Calce underwent to secure permits and financing for this multi-billion dollar project in Brownsville, Texas....
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