Downstream news from the Americas
New Jersey
On Friday 15th October a unit key to gasoline production at the Baywater refinery was running at reduced rates. The plant, owned by ConocoPhillips experienced an unplanned shutdown on Friday of a compressor within the unit.
Quebec
An explosion at the east end Shell refinery resulted in two men being taken to hospital on 15th October. A malfunction occurred in a portable boiler causing it to explode at approximately 11 am.
South Dakota
Hyperion Refining has announced changes to plans for the construction of a refinery in Union County. The changes to the US$ 10 billion facility will lower CO2 emissions by up to 400 000 tpy.
Texas
On Friday 15th October, ExxonMobil began restarting Gofiner No. 1 at its Baytown refinery. The unit removes sulfur from feedstock.
Trinidad
On Sunday 17th October a fire at the Petronin refinery forced the evacuation of nearby residents. The refinery is located near the capital Port-of-Spain. The fire started in a flare stack.Read the article online at: https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/gas-processing/19102010/downstream_news_from_canada_latin_and_north_america/
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