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On day five of Ireland's National Fuel Protest, tractors blocked major roads including Dublin's O’Connell Street; police cleared protesters to reopen a refinery, but highway closures and fuel shortages persisted nationwide.
A fresh Iranian missile barrage hits Haifa, with the Bazan oil refinery among the targets, causing a blaze after a strike or falling debris. Earlier barrages caused shrapnel damage and temporary power disruptions; a gasoline tank was burning inside the refinery, though officials said there is no public hazard. Residents were asked to close windows while rescue teams were dispatched and environmental officials assess potential leaks. A related hit on the Ne’ot Hovav industrial zone in the Negev is mentioned, with hazmat considerations under review.
A large explosion at Valero's Port Arthur refinery in Texas sent a thick smoke plume into the air and prompted shelter-in-place orders, which were lifted about 12 hours later as officials said there were no fatalities or injuries. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality deployed air-monitoring teams and Valero coordinated with local authorities; the refinery employs about 770 people and processes roughly 435,000 barrels per day. The incident comes amid volatility in oil and gas prices linked to global supply concerns tied to the Iran war.
Ukraine says its forces struck Russia’s Primorsk Baltic Sea oil terminal and the Bashneft-Ufaneftekhim refinery in Bashkortostan, sparking fires and signaling the continuation of Kyiv’s deep‑strike campaign; Kyiv also reports the first investment from the US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund in Sine Engineering, cites ‘irrefutable’ evidence of Russian intelligence sharing with Iran, and names a Hungarian officer behind a Zakarpattia spy network.
A large explosion at Valero's Port Arthur refinery near the Texas coast produced a thick smoke plume and prompted officials to tell residents on the west side to shelter in place while firefighters battled the fire. There were no reported injuries. The refinery, which employs about 770 people and processes roughly 435,000 barrels per day, remains under monitoring as air-quality checks are conducted. Residents were urged to limit outdoor activity and stay indoors, and gas prices have spiked amid broader concerns about global oil supply linked to the Iran war.
A fire struck Valero Energy's 380,000-barrel-per-day Port Arthur refinery in Texas late Monday. Officials said there were no reported injuries, and authorities cited an industrial heater as the likely cause of the explosion. Valero did not immediately comment.
Corpus Christi’s refineries are racing to secure alternative water sources as a brewing drought could trigger a citywide water emergency, risking production slowdowns that could push gasoline and jet-fuel prices higher. Flint Hills Resources and ExxonMobil are pursuing options like wastewater reuse and other non-public sources after a planned desalination project was shelved; state leaders are speeding up water projects to avert shortages, while industry officials warn of ripple effects on regional jobs and national energy supply.
The BP Whiting refinery in northwest Indiana initiated a lockout after contract negotiations with the United Steelworkers union representing about 900 workers stalled; the union rejected BP’s revised offer following a Tuesday meeting, and the company canceled rolling 24-hour extensions, with the lockout taking effect March 19 unless an agreement is reached. BP says operations will continue under a trained team and frames the move as necessary for the refinery’s long‑term sustainability, while USW leaders accuse BP of seeking to cut more than 100 jobs, reduce pay, and curb bargaining rights. The union has authorized a strike, and the lockout will end if the union accepts the proposal.)
President Trump announced a $300 billion plan to build the United States’ first new refinery in 50 years in Brownsville, Texas, funded by Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, to process 100% American shale oil and boost energy security and economic impact as global oil prices rise amid Middle East tensions.
Bulgaria's parliament has passed laws to take control of the Lukoil Neftochim refinery in Burgas following US sanctions against the Russian oil company, allowing for potential nationalization and sale of shares, amid concerns over legal and economic risks.
Lukoil's major Volgograd refinery has halted oil intake after a Ukrainian drone strike caused a fire and oil spill, highlighting escalating attacks on Russian energy assets amid geopolitical tensions.
A boiler failure at the Delaware City Refinery has led to the release of hazardous chemicals, including sulfur dioxide, which poses health risks to nearby communities and workers. The release, described as 'extremely hazardous,' is ongoing until repairs are completed, raising concerns about environmental and public health impacts.
Ukraine launched 35 drones targeting Russia, causing a fire at an oil refinery, disrupting electricity in border areas, and prompting accusations of election sabotage from Moscow. Russia claims to have shot down the drones and intercepted rockets launched from Ukraine. Both sides report damage from the attacks, with no independent verification available.
In a tragic incident, an explosion occurred at a refinery at 6:46 p.m., highlighting the dangers faced by workers in the industry. One brother, who had feared the job, had left the refinery, while the other stayed behind to help. The incident underscores the importance of workplace safety and the need for stricter regulations to protect workers in hazardous environments.
The new Domino Refinery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is a stunning example of adaptive reuse, with a glass nave inserted into the 19th-century industrial building. The architecture mediates between the past and the future, preserving the historic shell while creating a modern office space. The design by architect Vishaan Chakrabarti features irregularly aligned floors, a light well, and arched openings that provide dramatic views. The project is a capstone of New York City's waterfront revitalization efforts and serves as a reminder of the dark history of the sugar industry.