Husky Energy Superior Refinery Fire

The fire which tore through husky energy refinery and sent plumes of noxious black smoke into the air for miles was put out using foam and water just before 7 p m.

Husky energy superior refinery fire.

Husky energy said it would bolster safety at its refinery in superior and offset the hundreds of tons of pollution released in the april 2018 fire and explosion as part of a. Thursday said superior fire. Husky energy will begin reconstruction at its superior refinery immediately it said in a news release monday announcing it had received the required permit approvals to rebuild. Related video animation of april 26 2018 explosion and fire at the husky energy refinery in superior wisconsin.

There was no release of hf during the 2018 fire and all safeguards worked as designed. Husky energy superior refinery superior refinery rebuild hf. 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 was shutting down in preparation for a five week turnaround when an explosion occurred sending several people to area hospitals with injuries. Additional hf safety enhancements that will be added during the rebuild subject to regulatory approval include. The refinery employs almost 200 workers and its more than 25 million annual payroll contributes to economic growth throughout the superior duluth region.