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The Husky Superior Refinery is located in Superior, Wisconsin, and is the only oil refinery in the state.[1] The plant is connected to the Enbridge Pipeline System, and processes light and heavy crude oil for Husky Energy.[2] The refinery has the capacity to produce about 50,000 barrels of crude oil per day and employees about 180 people.[3]

The refinery was built in 1950 and was operated by Murphy Oil until 2011 when it sold the refinery to Indianapolis-based Calumet Specialty Products Partners in 2011.[3] On August 14, 2017, Husky Energy announced plans to purchase the refinery from Calumet for $435 million.[4][5] The deal was closed on November 10, 2017.[3]

April 2018 explosion[edit]

On April 26, at about 10am central time, an explosion occured, igniting stored asphalt.[1]. By 11:20am, the fire was reported to be extinguished,[6] but the fire reignited shortly after noon causing a wave a 7 or 8 more explosions.[1] The number of injuries initally reported ranged from 11[6][7] to 20[1][8]. The relatively small number of injuries sustained has been attributed to the fact that most of the workers were on break in blast-proof shelters at the time of the first explosion.[1] The ensuing black smoke required an evacuation within a 3 mile radius of the plant, and up to 10 miles downwind.[9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Jones, Meg (2018-04-26). "At least 20 injured in Superior oil refinery blast that was followed by more explosions and fires". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
  2. ^ "Downstream - Husky Energy". Retrieved 2018-04-26.
  3. ^ a b c Johnson, Brooks (2018-04-26). "Husky completes purchase of Superior oil refinery". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
  4. ^ Brelsford, Robert (2018-04-26). "Calumet inks deal for sale of Wisconsin refinery, downstream assets". Oil & Gas Journal. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
  5. ^ "Husky Energy to buy $435 million Wisconsin refinery". Reuters. 2017-08-14. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
  6. ^ a b "At least 11 hurt in explosion at Wisconsin refinery". CNBC. 2018-04-26. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
  7. ^ "Explosion rocks Wisconsin refinery, injuring at least 11, forcing evacuations". CBS News. 2018-04-26. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
  8. ^ Ducharme, Jamie (2018-04-26). "Wisconsin Oil Refinery Explosion Injures 20, Forces Evacuations Within 10 Miles". Time (magazine). Retrieved 2018-04-26.
  9. ^ "Douglas County State of Emergency - Evacuation - Refinery Explosion". Retrieved 2018-04-26.

External links[edit]


Category:Oil refineries in the United States Category:Husky Energy subsidiaries

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