Benicia oil refinery faces a $3.25 million penalty from air regulators.
California Refinery Fined Amid Closure A refinery in California has been hit with a hefty fine of $3.25 million by the Pollution Commission, despite having already halted operations in a state free of gas production. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District revealed on Tuesday that it is pursuing legal action against Valero due to […]
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Chinese Refinery for Purchasing Iranian Oil
On Friday, the U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions targeting a Chinese refinery known as Henli Petrochemical, located in Dalian. This action stems from its continued purchases of Iranian crude oil. “This independent teapot refinery in China is significantly contributing to Iran’s oil economy. Henli is among the largest buyers of Iranian crude and other petroleum […]
Treasury imposes sanctions on Chinese refinery Hengli for buying oil from Iran
U.S. Sanctions Target Chinese Oil Refinery Tied to Iran The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on a significant Chinese oil refinery and numerous ships associated with Iran’s so-called “shadow fleet,” intensifying efforts to impede Iran’s primary revenue stream. In a recent press release, officials pointed out that these sanctions […]
Chemical spill at West Virginia refinery results in 2 deaths and 21 injuries
Chemical Incident at West Virginia Refinery In a troubling incident at a West Virginia refinery, two people lost their lives while 21 others required medical attention after a chemical release. This occurred early Wednesday morning, prompting emergency crews to quickly respond. During a news conference, Kanawha County Commission Chairman Ben Salango noted that the situation […]
Santa Ynez oil refinery resumes operations, producing 60,000 barrels daily
California’s Rising Gas Prices and the Santa Ynez Refinery’s Reopening Californians are currently grappling with higher gasoline prices as the Santa Ynez refinery has resumed operations, now producing 60,000 barrels of oil daily. During a visit to this recently reopened site, where oil is now being channeled to Santa Barbara’s onshore pipeline following an executive […]
Trump warns Iran and its new speaker following the attack on an Israeli oil refinery.
Trump Issues Warning to Iran Following Attacks In the wake of the Iranian government’s assault on Israel’s major oil refinery, President Trump issued a caution to Iran and the speaker of its parliament, hinting that a response is forthcoming and stating it would happen “soon.” Iran has intensified its attacks on Kuwait’s infrastructure, targeting water […]
Gas prices rise as LA council deals with consequences of Phillips 66 refinery closure
Los Angeles is facing significant challenges, grappling with rising fuel prices and massive job losses. The shutdown of the Phillips 66 refinery is now a reality, causing fuel costs to soar for drivers and impacting local employment as it squeezes already tenuous fuel supplies. Regular gasoline prices have jumped above $8 per gallon, turning the […]
Explosion at Texas oil refinery leads to shelter-in-place order
Explosion at Valero Refinery in Port Arthur, Texas On March 23, 2026, an explosion and fire at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur prompted local authorities to advise residents to evacuate. This facility, located about 90 miles east of Houston, processes around 435,000 barrels of oil daily. During the incident, approximately 770 employees were at […]
Large Explosion at Texas Oil Refinery, Cause Unclear — Residents Advised to Stay Indoors
Explosion at Valero Refinery in Port Arthur A significant explosion occurred at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur on Monday, releasing large clouds of black smoke over the city and triggering an emergency response throughout Jefferson County. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation. The incident, which took place shortly after noon, rattled nearby […]
Large explosion at oil refinery shakes Texas city as residents advised to stay indoors
A significant explosion at a Texas crude oil refinery on Monday sent thick, black smoke into the air and rattled the homes of nearby residents. This prompted officials to issue a shelter-in-place order. The incident occurred in the afternoon at the Valero refinery, creating a loud bang that could be heard throughout west Port Arthur, […]