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Fire blazes at California refinery; residents ordered indoors

Reuters -- A fire struck the core of Chevron Corp's large Richmond, California, refinery on Monday evening, sending flames and a column of smoke into the air and prompting authorities to order nearby residents indoors.

The fire, which authorities said was still blazing more than two and a half hours after it erupted, hit the sole crude unit at the 245,000 barrel per day (bpd) plant, which accounts for one-eighth of the state's refining capacity.

A lasting outage at the refinery could cause a swift rise in gasoline prices across the West Coast, a region that is isolated from other markets.

Nearby residents were advised to shelter in place, an order often given during significant refinery accidents to shield against possible exposure to dangerous chemicals or smoke.

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Submitted Aug 07, 2012 By: Dremwolf

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,610 Points:1,608,545 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 10, 2012 5:34:20 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse with all the near record profits that Pig Oil makes, one would think, there was money to upkeep these important pieces in the petroleum industry.
jim3670 Rookie Author Arkansas Posts:50 Points:164,825 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 1:50:00 PM Ignore jim3670 Report Abuse It's true no new refineries have been built. But existing ones have been expanded. There is more refining capacity in the United States right now than in any time in history. More new refineries will not improve supply or drop prices. It would just drive some of the older smaller refineries out of business.
gazprize Veteran Author Toronto Posts:483 Points:125,120 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 1:19:36 PM Ignore gazprize Report Abuse sad, but these are all tactics too
LilRedWagonIN Champion Author Indiana Posts:7,771 Points:1,554,160 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 1:08:26 PM Ignore LilRedWagonIN Report Abuse Now if a new competitive refinery was in full operation just down the road.... Oh, http://freedombytheway.com/2011/03/02/yippee-two-new-oil-refineries-in-development-first-in-us-in-35-years/ doesn't say they are just down the road in CA.
hok Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,370 Points:1,006,820 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 12:14:14 PM Ignore hok Report Abuse √ I am going to gas up now!
pilotmass Champion Author Boston Posts:1,819 Points:501,635 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 10:18:12 AM Ignore pilotmass Report Abuse Watch California gas prices erupt 20 cents a gallon in next 24 hours....
dabayer Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:2,748 Points:623,080 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 10:17:39 AM Ignore dabayer Report Abuse Interesting, big oil takes out another refinery. Result? Gas prices automatically go UP, UP, UP! They make more money by doing less and avoiding costly repairs and maintenance. Only in America!!!
waynemustang Champion Author Indiana Posts:6,372 Points:1,664,810 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 10:15:57 AM Ignore waynemustang Report Abuse Greedy Government needs to allow new refineries to be built.
RBob Champion Author Portland Posts:3,369 Points:2,346,900 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 10:14:03 AM Ignore RBob Report Abuse You know darn well if it was hurting the bottom line for the oil barons they would have an alternative plan in place since there is a fire at this refinery or others in that area several times a year.
ZeroBoxes Champion Author Mississippi Posts:1,069 Points:211,390 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 10:00:08 AM Ignore ZeroBoxes Report Abuse Sad news hope no one was hurt or injured. [Edited by: ZeroBoxes at 8/7/2012 11:00:51 AM EST]
Catfish93001 Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,200 Points:247,955 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:52:37 AM Ignore Catfish93001 Report Abuse Glad I filled up yesterday.
SycamoreISU Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,040 Points:259,685 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:50:52 AM Ignore SycamoreISU Report Abuse Since no new refineries have been approved in decades, the existing refineries continue to age and deteriorate. As demand increases, the impact of one less refinery can and does affect gas prices due to less supply.
us412 Champion Author Arkansas Posts:22,816 Points:2,416,255 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:49:42 AM Ignore us412 Report Abuse Scene: A cigarette butt flies out a car window and a refinery goes up in flames. Cut to text: Only you can prevent refinery fires, said in a deep baritone voice.
bart_reed Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,974 Points:785,630 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:32:47 AM Ignore bart_reed Report Abuse Swift increase is in process as we type.
Bigtex09 Champion Author Dallas Posts:4,283 Points:1,158,310 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:29:15 AM Ignore Bigtex09 Report Abuse gas goes up!!
malfrog1 Champion Author South Bend Posts:2,196 Points:549,010 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:27:57 AM Ignore malfrog1 Report Abuse Another good excuse for large price increases.
jl1rp Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:1,814 Points:357,345 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:22:42 AM Ignore jl1rp Report Abuse not good for pricing
us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,987 Points:1,112,310 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:21:53 AM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse Someone is going to pay for this fire, and it not the CEO or board members...
JCI46009IN Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,129 Points:439,570 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:21:11 AM Ignore JCI46009IN Report Abuse Up UP and away AGAIN!
sdiddydaddy Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,101 Points:395,495 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:18:34 AM Ignore sdiddydaddy Report Abuse Might as well stay inside for awhile. Gas will surely be jumping way up.
buzzieNY Champion Author Buffalo Posts:2,887 Points:634,580 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:14:17 AM Ignore buzzieNY Report Abuse Just another excuse to raise pump prices.
Hangnail309 Champion Author Manitoba Posts:6,019 Points:1,676,205 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:10:21 AM Ignore Hangnail309 Report Abuse Here we go, again ...
trojanbuck Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,235 Points:1,680,780 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:10:09 AM Ignore trojanbuck Report Abuse The government created hell that is California is just a preview of what waits for the rest of us if we keep turning to the government for help. If California hadn't legislated themselves such a unique fuel environment with their dismal array of requirements, they wouldn't be in this situation.
Rick01 Champion Author Utah Posts:9,013 Points:2,361,600 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:08:38 AM Ignore Rick01 Report Abuse I'm sure we'll feel it here in Utah like we have from the mid west crunch.
DimitrisIL Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,500 Points:522,705 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:07:27 AM Ignore DimitrisIL Report Abuse Sad. I hope all residents are good.
jethro5000 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,872 Points:390,260 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:05:09 AM Ignore jethro5000 Report Abuse not good at all...
DougtheEconMan Champion Author Akron Posts:1,903 Points:268,690 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:04:48 AM Ignore DougtheEconMan Report Abuse Keep your tanks and gas cans full for the next 5 or 6 weeks. High prices and spot shortages are possible.
LuthierKS Champion Author Wichita Posts:3,741 Points:728,955 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:04:47 AM Ignore LuthierKS Report Abuse This will certainly affect prices in the immediate area. The price affect may spread outward, depending on near-by capacity.
Ticobird Champion Author Huntsville Posts:3,226 Points:1,115,040 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:02:45 AM Ignore Ticobird Report Abuse This is not good. It will probably affect all US consumers of oil products and it will last a while. Oh well, scratch this year's vacation. [Edited by: Ticobird at 8/7/2012 10:03:29 AM EST]
checkitnow Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,036 Points:571,570 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:02:01 AM Ignore checkitnow Report Abuse refinery fires in cali and okla... we're already up since june... $4/gal incoming
silverfoxv65 Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,475 Points:1,229,675 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:01:59 AM Ignore silverfoxv65 Report Abuse Here we go again!
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hibsaw Champion Author Mississippi Posts:8,037 Points:1,680,990 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:01:53 AM Ignore hibsaw Report Abuse Ouch! That's not good.
goodbuy Champion Author Michigan Posts:7,663 Points:1,421,605 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:00:51 AM Ignore goodbuy Report Abuse I forsee $4.25 a gallon by tomorrow.
garjul Champion Author Flint Posts:1,575 Points:648,940 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:00:18 AM Ignore garjul Report Abuse Never any good news when it comes to gas prices.
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bodu All-Star Author Vancouver Posts:911 Points:280,385 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 8:58:54 AM Ignore bodu Report Abuse I smell a rat. A price fixing rat with a lighter.
techque Champion Author St. Louis Posts:8,650 Points:2,419,405 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 8:58:50 AM Ignore techque Report Abuse yet another excuse to jack pries back into the stratosphere and cause another great recession. petroterrorists seem by design or incompetence to want to destroy our economy.
HA4CNN Champion Author Toronto Posts:5,624 Points:1,543,390 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 8:58:46 AM Ignore HA4CNN Report Abuse Hang on to your hat it is going to be a rough ride.
sivart Champion Author Arkansas Posts:18,219 Points:3,069,985 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 8:58:38 AM Ignore sivart Report Abuse Uh Oh!!!!!
DougtheEconMan Champion Author Akron Posts:1,903 Points:268,690 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 8:57:59 AM Ignore DougtheEconMan Report Abuse Keep your tanks and gas cans full for the next 5 or 6 weeks. High prices and spot shortages are possible.
bullseye100 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,424 Points:583,605 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 8:57:20 AM Ignore bullseye100 Report Abuse Californians need to sleep on their backs. Your butts are about to hurt!
ggordo Champion Author Long Island Posts:1,670 Points:353,705 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 8:56:25 AM Ignore ggordo Report Abuse just another excuse to raise pump prices.
SUPPER Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:2,473 Points:1,287,745 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 8:56:18 AM Ignore SUPPER Report Abuse nobama
craigrm Champion Author Connecticut Posts:1,740 Points:578,580 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 8:56:13 AM Ignore craigrm Report Abuse not good
momof5MN Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:4,049 Points:214,035 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 8:56:03 AM Ignore momof5MN Report Abuse Bad news. The whole country's prices will go up whether we use that refinery or not. Gotta be "fair."
putz247 Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,281 Points:512,030 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 8:55:04 AM Ignore putz247 Report Abuse ouch
357revo Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:18,118 Points:2,383,630 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 8:52:38 AM Ignore 357revo Report Abuse West Coast gasoline market is "isolated from other markets" because they chose to specify boutique blends for their fuel, which is not made expect specifically to sell there. This also goes to explain some of the extra cost of fuel in their little piece of the world... along with the extra taxes slapped on that fuel by their government rulers.
CptnCanada Champion Author Saskatoon Posts:7,007 Points:914,975 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 8:52:33 AM Ignore CptnCanada Report Abuse Tomorrows new article .." California fuel prices rise by 20%" [Edited by: CptnCanada at 8/7/2012 9:52:55 AM EST]
Elaine4411 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,648 Points:462,590 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 8:51:57 AM Ignore Elaine4411 Report Abuse Just one more reason for gas prices to continue to keep rising!