Oil Refinery
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Massive blast rocks oil refinery in Texas; video shows flames and plume of thick smoke | Watch
World | Mar 24, 2026, 08:37 AM ISTIn the wake of the explosion, the official website of Port Arthur city issued an emergency shelter-in-place alert for Sabine Pass, Pleasure Island, South of Hwy 73, and from Stirlwell Boulevard west.
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Indian refiners plan to resume purchases of Iranian oil after US lifts sanctions: Report
India | Mar 21, 2026, 01:23 PM ISTThe Indian refiners who want buy Iranian oil are awaiting government directions and clarity from Washington on details such as payment terms.
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Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery hit by drone attacks as Iran targets energy sites in gulf countries
World | Mar 20, 2026, 12:27 PM ISTKuwait said firefighters on Friday were trying to control the blazes and there were no immediate injuries from the attack. The Iranian attack came as Kuwait marked Eid al-Fitr, the celebration marking the end of the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
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Trump announces $300 billion oil refinery in Texas with Reliance backing amid West Asia conflict
World | Mar 11, 2026, 06:37 AM ISTThe Middle East conflict has severely disrupted global oil and gas supplies. Iran's strikes in the Strait of Hormuz have nearly halted tanker traffic through this vital shipping route, which normally carries about one-fifth of the world's oil.
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Satellite images reveal damage at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura refining facility after drone strike
World | Mar 03, 2026, 10:20 AM ISTThe massive Ras Tanura refinery in Saudi Arabia's Gulf coast went into partial shutdown on March 2 after a strike by drones, three days into the Middle East war.
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Nigeria: Explosion at illegal oil refinery site kills 15, including pregnant woman
World | Oct 03, 2023, 08:03 PM ISTThe Niger Delta is an impoverished but oil-rich region that contributes most to Nigeria's wealth. Operators often set up illegal refineries in remote areas to avoid regulators.
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Saudi oil refinery attacked by drone, sparking small fire
World | Mar 11, 2022, 11:29 AM ISTThe statement did not specify where the drone strike was launched from. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.
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UAE to invest $5bn in oil refinery project in Pakistan
World | Oct 04, 2019, 04:41 PM ISTPARCO Coastal Refinery is among UAE's major investments in the country. It was incorporated in Pakistan in May 1974, as a public limited company.
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Big breakthrough: Oil giant Saudi Aramco keen to partner in PM Modi's mega refinery project
India | Sep 12, 2019, 11:51 PM ISTThe refinery is to be set up at Raigad in Maharashtra where the state government has initiated a move for the acquisition of around 600 acres of land. The project, expected to be completed within five years, will not only fulfill the country's future oil requirements, but also make India one of the top global players in the refinery sector.
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India's 2nd largest single-site oil refinery in Jamnagar gets CISF security cover
India | Aug 28, 2019, 04:36 PM IST"In the light of the threat perception, security of the installation is of utmost importance as this vital installation is contributing to national economy," CISF spokesperson and Assistant Inspector General Hemendra Singh said.
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Nanar refinery revival? Dharmendra Pradhan meets Sena chief
India | Jun 30, 2019, 11:39 PM ISTThough Pradhan officially said that he called on Thackeray for working together for a "prosperous Maharashtra", speculation was that the minister tried to placate the Sena chief over the party's opposition to the multi-billion dollar Nanar oil refinery project.
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Bihar: Massive fire breaks out in oil refinery in Barauni
News | Apr 28, 2018, 02:30 PM ISTBihar: Massive fire breaks out in oil refinery in Barauni.
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Boiler blast in Haryana's Panipat kills 2, at least 6 injured
India | Jan 22, 2018, 05:56 PM ISTThe boiler blasts have become a common occurrence in the recent past, primarily due to lack of adherence to safety norms by operating companies.
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Nawaz Sharif inaugurates Pakistan's largest oil refinery
World | Jun 13, 2015, 07:58 AM ISTIslamabad: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated Pakistan's largest oil refinery complex with a capacity of producing 120,000 barrels per day to fulfill around 39 per cent of the energy needs of the country.The
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Gehlot hits out at Raje govt over oil refinery, Jaipur metro
National | Jan 02, 2015, 08:29 AM ISTJaipur: Lashing out at Vasundhara Raje regime, former chief minister Ashok Gehlot today alleged that the Rajasthan government has failed on all fronts and betrayed people over the last one year instead of providing desired
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Blast In Welsh Refinery Kills 4
World | Jun 03, 2011, 04:56 PM ISTLondon, June 3: Authorities are investigating an explosion which killed four workers and injured another at an oil refinery in southwestern Wales.Fire officials said Friday morning that the fire at the Chevron refinery in Pembroke