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Valero Shuts Texas Refinery After Explosion, Sources Say
Valero will restart its 380,000-bpd Port Arthur refinery after a fire in the 47,000-bpd diesel hydrotreater caused a temporary shutdown, with no injuries reported.
- On Monday, March 23, 2026, a diesel hydrotreater unit exploded at Valero Energy Corporation's Port Arthur, Texas, refinery, forcing a temporary shutdown. The facility processes 380,000 barrels of oil per day and is preparing to restart.
- Valero reported that an 'unforeseeable' release of process fluid in Complex 2 caused the ignition and multiple unit upsets. Authorities investigating the site confirmed no evidence of a deliberate act or sabotage.
- Representing injured worker Jaimes, attorney Kyle Findley of Arnold & Itkin filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking more than $1 million. Findley alleged the incident was 'not an unavoidable accident' and showed 'flagrant disregard for worker safety.'
- Port Arthur city officials issued a shelter-in-place order to 'ensure the safety of all residents' Monday night, lifting it Tuesday morning. The explosion caused particulate matter emissions to exceed allowable limits by more than 100 times.
- Global oil markets remain on edge as Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz limits supply and disrupts 20% of world oil flows. While the refinery restart relieves near-term pressure, the Middle East conflict continues driving long-term energy market uncertainty.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- National trial law firm Arnold & Itkin LLP has filed a lawsuit against Valero Energy Corporation on behalf of Jonathan Jaimes, a worker who suffered significant injuries following a catastrophic incident at…
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