Husky Energy Oil Refinery Explosion

Interim animation of the april 26 2018 fire and explosion at the husky refinery in superior wi.

Husky energy oil refinery explosion.

Chemical safety board csb is investigating the scene of the april 26 2018 explosion at the husky energy oil refinery in superior wisconsin. The refinery was shutting down in preparation for a five week turnaround when an explosion occurred sending several people to area hospitals with injuries. Authorities said a tank of crude oil or asphalt exploded at the husky energy oil refinery in superior a city of about 27 000 that borders minnesota and the westernmost tip of lake superior. An ineffective safeguard failed to prevent an explosive mixing of air and fuel at a husky energy refinery in superior wisconsin leading to a blast and fire in the plant s gasoline producing.

Given the current safety and public health risks husky has begun a systematic and. Duluth husky energy is suspending the rebuilding of its oil refinery in superior due to the coronavirus. Key features of the rebuild include. The refinery employs almost 200 workers and its more than 25 million annual payroll contributes to economic growth throughout the superior duluth region.

Related video animation of april 26 2018 explosion and fire at the husky energy refinery in superior wisconsin. Chemical safety board released an update thursday on the explosion and fire at the husky energy refinery in superior in late april. A modernized facility with the same capacity and ability to produce a full slate of products to service the region including asphalt gasoline and diesel.