# Trump Expands U.S. Petroleum Capacity

On October 22, 2026, President Donald Trump invoked Section 303 of the Defense Production Act to expand domestic petroleum production, refining, and logistics capacity, authorizing federal purchases, purchase commitments, and financial support. The announcement also cited $150 million in federal spending to increase gasoline and diesel production, while the presidential determination waived specified Section 303 requirements. The Energy Department anticipates millions of additional gallons of refining output per day. No solicitation, award, eligibility criteria, or funding schedule has been announced; the Tyler, Texas, refinery operated by Delek US Holdings was identified as a potential focus, not as an award recipient.

- The authorized activities span petroleum production and refining as well as pipelines, storage, terminals, and related logistics—creating potential opportunities for firms with relevant domestic capacity or infrastructure projects.
- Companies can map existing projects and capabilities to these specified asset categories and prepare to assess opportunities if DOE or other agencies issue implementation details or solicitations.
- The announcement does not establish a contract award or guarantee funding to Delek US Holdings or any other operator; contractors should distinguish the broad DPA authorization from a competed procurement.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
- U.S. Department of War (DoW)
- White House

### Vendors
- Delek US Holdings (Refinery owner/operator)

### Key Quotes
> We want millions of gallons of commercial-grade and military-spec fuel to come out of this refinery, in addition to what it’s already producing.
> — JD Vance, Vice President

> Petroleum fuels the Nation’s Armed Forces, industrial base, and crucial infrastructure.
> — Donald Trump, President

### Sources
- [Donald Trump says he'll use Defense Production Act to boost gas, diesel production](https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6167274-trump-invokes-defense-production-act) - The Hill
- [Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Increase Petroleum Production | NTD](https://www.ntd.com/trump-invokes-defense-production-act-to-increase-petroleum-production_1180785.html) - NTD News
- [PRESIDENTIAL DETERMINATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 303 OF THE DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950, AS AMENDED, ON DOMESTIC PETROLEUM PRODUCTION, REFINING, AND LOGISTICS CAPACITY](https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/10/presidential-determination-pursuant-to-section-303-of-the-defense-production-act-of-1950-as-amended-on-domestic-petroleum-production-refining-and-logistics-capacity-c139) - whitehouse