Delek US Holdings Comments on Incident at El Dorado Refinery

Rhea-AI Summary

A fire occurred today at the Penex unit of Delek US Holdings' refinery in El Dorado, Arkansas. The fire was extinguished without adverse impacts reported to air quality in the area. Six employees received medical treatment, and the company is committed to supporting them. There were no operational impacts due to ongoing turnaround activities. Delek emphasizes the safety of personnel and customers, having rigorous safety protocols in place. A full investigation will follow to assess the incident.

Positive

• No operational impacts reported due to ongoing turnaround activities.
• Air quality monitoring showed no adverse effects from the incident.

Negative

• Six employees received medical treatment due to the fire.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Feb. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier today, a fire occurred at the Penex unit of our refinery in El Dorado, Arkansas. Our on-site emergency response team, with the assistance of the El Dorado Fire Department, extinguished the fire. We immediately began to monitor the air quality within the refinery and the community and have detected no adverse impacts.

We have accounted for all personnel, and we are deeply saddened that six Delek employees are receiving medical treatment this evening. Delek's top priority is the safety of our employees, contractors and neighbors. Our hearts and prayers go out to them and their families during this difficult time. We are committed to supporting these individuals.  

The facility was in the process of undergoing turnaround activity, so there are no operational impacts to Delek US or Delek Logistics. 

All of our facilities have rigorous, well documented safety controls. Safety is one of our Core Values. A full investigation will be launched as soon as possible.

About Delek US Holdings, Inc.

Delek US Holdings, Inc. is a diversified downstream energy company with assets in petroleum refining, logistics, asphalt, renewable fuels and convenience store retailing. The refining assets consist of refineries operated in Tyler and Big Spring, Texas, El Dorado, Arkansas and Krotz Springs, Louisiana with a combined nameplate crude throughput capacity of 302,000 barrels per day.

The logistics operations consist of Delek Logistics Partners, LP (NYSE: DKL) ("Delek Logistics"). Delek US and its affiliates also own the general partner and an approximate 80 percent limited partner interest in Delek Logistics. Delek Logistics is a growth-oriented master limited partnership focused on owning and operating midstream energy infrastructure assets.

The convenience store retail business operates approximately 253 convenience stores in central and west Texas and New Mexico.

Information about Delek US Holdings, Inc. can be found on its website (www.delekus.com), investor relations webpage (ir.delekus.com), news webpage (www.delekus.com/news) and its Twitter account (@DelekUSHoldings).

 

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FAQ

What was the cause of the fire at Delek US Holdings' refinery in El Dorado?

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

What happened at Delek US's refinery in El Dorado on February 27, 2021?

A fire occurred at the Penex unit but was extinguished with no operational impact.

How many employees were affected by the fire at Delek US Holdings?

Six Delek employees are receiving medical treatment due to the fire.

Was there any impact on air quality from the fire at Delek US Holdings' facility?

No adverse impacts on air quality were detected after monitoring.

Is there a safety protocol in place at Delek US Holdings?

Yes, Delek has rigorous safety protocols and controls to ensure employee safety.