Valero prepares restart of Port Arthur, Texas oil refinery after blast, sources say

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-25T19:44:18+00:00

Valero Energy Corp plans to restart its Port Arthur, Texas, oil refinery after a recent explosion that caused no injuries, temporarily halting operations. The restart aligns with strong refining margins amid global supply disruptions.

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2026-03-25 19:44:18

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Valero Energy Corp is preparing to restart its 380,000 barrel-per-day Port Arthur, Texas, oil refinery this week, following an explosion and fire that occurred Monday. The incident, which caused no injuries, led to a temporary shutdown to extinguish the fire and is expected to bring production back to near maximum capacity. This restart comes at a time of strong refining margins due to global supply disruptions.

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