RSS

Superior Refinery

U.S. Department of Labor cites Wisconsin Refinery

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Superior Refining Company LLC - based in Superior, Wisconsin - for failing to control the use and release of highly hazardous chemicals after an explosion. more

Oct 8, 2018 1:54 PM Health, Safety & Environmental

U.S. safety board links faulty valve to Husky refinery blast

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board said on Thursday an April 26 explosion at Husky Energy’s Superior, Wisconsin, refinery was probably triggered by air leaking around a slide valve into the gasoline-producing unit that blew up. more

Aug 9, 2018 10:05 AM Refining/Petrochemical

U.S. agency continues probe of Husky Superior refinery blast

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board is analyzing metal shrapnel from an April explosion at a Husky Energy Inc. refinery in Wisconsin that forced the evacuation of thousands of residents as it continues to investigate the cause of the blast. more

Jul 12, 2018 10:50 AM Downstream

Robert King/Duluth News Tribune/ Reuters

Investigators still on scene at Superior refinery; officials unsure when it will come back online

Husky Energy refinery in Superior, Wisconsin hosted an open house to ask company officials direct questions regarding the reopening of the facility and what residents should expect in the upcoming weeks. more

Jun 11, 2018 10:42 AM ROBIN DUPRE, Digital Editor Refining/Petrochemical

CSB provides an investigation update on the Husky Energy oil refinery

The investigation team has also conducted interviews with approximately 50 Husky Energy employees and contractors who were working at the facility on the day of the incident. more

May 11, 2018 1:50 PM Emergency Response & Fire Rescue/Security

Robert King/Duluth News Tribune/ Reuters