Husky Energy Oil Refinery Explosion

Duluth husky energy is suspending the rebuilding of its oil refinery in superior due to the coronavirus.

Husky energy oil refinery explosion.

The refinery was shutting down in preparation for a five week turnaround when an explosion occurred sending several people to area hospitals with injuries. Key features of the rebuild include. An ineffective safeguard failed to prevent an explosive mixing of air and fuel at a husky energy refinery in superior wisconsin leading to a blast and fire in the plant s gasoline producing. The refinery employs almost 200 workers and its more than 25 million annual payroll contributes to economic growth throughout the superior duluth region.

Given the current safety and public health risks husky has begun a systematic and. Authorities said a tank containing crude oil or asphalt exploded at the husky energy oil refinery in superior a city of about 27 000 that borders minnesota and the westernmost tip of lake superior. Authorities said a tank of crude oil or asphalt exploded at the husky energy oil refinery in superior a city of about 27 000 that borders minnesota and the westernmost tip of lake superior. A modernized facility with the same capacity and ability to produce a full slate of products to service the region including asphalt gasoline and diesel.

Chemical safety board released an update thursday on the explosion and fire at the husky energy refinery in superior in late april. Related video animation of april 26 2018 explosion and fire at the husky energy refinery in superior wisconsin. Chemical safety board csb is investigating the scene of the april 26 2018 explosion at the husky energy oil refinery in superior wisconsin.