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business9 days ago•3 min saved

Phillips 66 acquires Lindsey Oil Refinery assets but plans no reopening

The Prax Lindsey oil refinery in North Lincolnshire was bought out of administration by US energy company Phillips 66, which plans to merge it with its nearby Humber refinery, ceasing standalone operations but aiming to secure jobs and boost UK fuel supply. The deal follows Prax Lindsey's collapse last summer amid financial irregularities and legal issues involving its former owner, with the future of the site now tied to Phillips 66's expansion plans.

via The Guardian|

#business #oil-refinery #phillips-66

world14 days ago•2 min saved

Ukraine and Russia Exchange Strikes on Black Sea and Energy Targets

Ukraine claimed to have carried out strikes on a Russian oil refinery in Tuapse on the Black Sea coast, causing fires and damage, as part of its ongoing campaign against Russian infrastructure. Reports also indicated an attack on an oil depot in occupied Luhansk, with details still unverified. These actions are part of Ukraine's broader efforts to target Russian military and economic assets amid ongoing conflict.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#attack #black-sea #oil-refinery

world20 days ago•1 min saved

Ukraine Strikes Russian Refinery with UK Storm Shadow Missiles

Ukraine claimed to have used British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles to strike a key Russian oil refinery in Rostov, marking a significant attack on Moscow's energy infrastructure and supporting Ukraine's strategy to target Russian logistics behind the front lines.

via Kyiv Post|

#military-strike #oil-refinery #russia

business2 months ago•2 min saved

Aliko Dangote Becomes Africa's First Billionaire to Reach $30 Billion Net Worth

Aliko Dangote has become the first African-born billionaire to reach a net worth of over $30 billion, driven by growth in his cement and oil businesses, including new cement plants and an expanded oil refinery, marking a historic milestone in African wealth.

via afrotech.com|

#africa #aliko-dangote #billionaire

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Ukraine's Drone Attacks Target Russian Energy Infrastructure Amid Ongoing Conflicts

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces targeted the Saratov Oil Refinery in Russia with drone strikes, causing explosions and fires amid ongoing efforts to disrupt Russian military and industrial capabilities, with reports suggesting US intelligence support for Ukraine's operations.

via Kyiv Post|

#drone-strikes #oil-refinery #russia

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Ukraine Launches Multiple Drone Strikes on Russian Military and Infrastructure Targets

Ukrainian drones reportedly targeted an oil refinery in Tyumen, Siberia, marking possibly the farthest incursion into Russian territory since the war began, with no casualties or fires reported after Russian defenses neutralized the drones.

via The Moscow Times|

#drone-attack #oil-refinery #russia

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Attacks on Russia and Its Energy Infrastructure

Ukraine launched a significant drone attack deep inside Russia, hitting the city of Tyumen over 2,000 km from the border, on Putin's birthday, with Russia intercepting over 200 drones. The attack targeted an oil refinery, exacerbating Russia's fuel shortages and impacting domestic fuel supplies. This marks one of the deepest known drone strikes inside Russia since the war began.

via Kyiv Post|

#drone-attack #oil-refinery #russia

local-news3 months ago•4 min saved

Chevron refinery fire in El Segundo sparks safety concerns and gas price hikes

A massive fire at Chevron's oil refinery in El Segundo caused alarm among residents, highlighting concerns about air quality and safety, but officials confirmed no injuries or significant damage, and life in the area is gradually returning to normal.

via Los Angeles Times|

#air-quality #community-impact #el-segundo

business3 months ago•3 min saved

Chevron refinery fire in El Segundo prompts price surge and investigation

A fire at Chevron's El Segundo refinery, a major supplier of fuel in Southern California, is expected to cause a spike in gas prices depending on how long the refinery remains offline. The incident occurs amid ongoing refinery closures and policy shifts in California, which could further impact fuel supply and prices in the region.

via Los Angeles Times|

#business #chevron-fire #energy-market

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Chevron Refinery Fire in El Segundo Contained, Fuel Prices Likely to Rise

A large fire at Chevron's El Segundo refinery was successfully contained after erupting Thursday night, with no injuries reported; investigation into the cause is ongoing, and the incident is not expected to impact gas prices.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#chevron #el-segundo #fire-containment

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Ukrainian Drones Target Major Russian Oil Refineries

Ukrainian drones attacked the Orsknefteorgsintez oil refinery in Russia's Orenburg Oblast, causing a fire and evacuation, as part of Ukraine's broader campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure to weaken its economy and war effort, leading to fuel shortages and export bans in Russia.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#energy-attack #oil-refinery #russia

world3 months ago•5 min saved

Taiwan Town Devastated by Floods and Typhoon Ragasa

Multiple Russian oil refineries have been targeted in recent drone strikes, with new attacks reported at Afipsky and other facilities, amid ongoing conflict involving Ukraine. Meanwhile, satellite images reveal severe flooding and destruction in Taiwan caused by Super Typhoon Ragasa, and verified footage shows paramilitaries in Sudan's el-Fasher during ongoing conflict. Additionally, the UK population increased mainly due to migration in 2024.

via BBC|

#attack #oil-refinery #russia

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Ukrainian Drones Target Russian Oil and Naval Infrastructure Amid Escalating Strikes

Ukrainian drones attacked the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region for the second time this month, causing a fire and highlighting increased Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, which have significantly reduced Russia's refining capacity and contributed to rising fuel prices across the country.

via The Moscow Times|

#drone-attack #energy-crisis #oil-refinery

world4 months ago•4 min saved

Ukrainian Drones Hit Major Russian Oil Refinery, Causing Fire

Ukrainian drones attacked a major Russian oil refinery, causing a fire and contributing to gasoline shortages in Russia, amid ongoing tensions and military actions involving drone strikes, railway incidents, and cyberattacks during Russia's election period.

via PBS|

#drone-strike #gasoline-shortages #oil-refinery

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Ukraine Attacks Major Russian Oil Refinery, Causing Fires and Explosions

Ukraine launched a large drone attack targeting a major Russian oil refinery, the Kirishi refinery, causing a fire but no injuries, amid escalating drone warfare and international tensions over energy sanctions and military actions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

via Reuters|

#drone-attack #military-escalation #oil-refinery