-Valero shuts Texas refinery after explosion, sources say

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-30T16:21:10+00:00

Valero Energy Corp has shut down its Port Arthur refinery after an explosion in a diesel hydrotreater unit, with no reported injuries. The cause remains unknown, but authorities do not suspect foul play.

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2026-03-30 16:21:10

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Valero Energy Corp has temporarily shut down its 380,000-barrel-per-day Port Arthur, Texas refinery following an explosion and fire in a diesel hydrotreater unit. No injuries were reported from the incident, which occurred on Monday night. The cause of the explosion is unknown, but authorities do not believe it was a deliberate act.

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