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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Health urges residents of Muskiz to stay indoors and close windows and doors due to a benzene leak at Petronor

The Basque Government has requested nearly 8,000 residents in Muskiz to remain indoors due to elevated benzene levels caused by a leak at the Petronor refinery.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

An oil refinery defined life in this quaint California city. What happens when itโ€™s gone?

The article explores the significant impact of an oil refinery on the small city of Benicia, California, and raises questions about its future amid California's transition to clean energy.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Angola's Sonangol in talks with China for $4.8 billion refinery loan

Angola's state oil company Sonangol is negotiating a $4.8 billion loan with Chinese institutions to fund a new refinery in Lobito, marking a significant shift in their borrowing practices since 2017.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
Crime & Justice

The detention of the suspect in the murder of the employees at the Ashdod refinery has been extended by six days

A court in Ashkelon has extended the detention of a suspect accused of indifference in the murder of two female employees at the Ashdod refinery.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
Crime & Justice

The detention of the suspect in the indifferent murder of the two workers at the Ashdod refinery has been extended by six days

A court in Ashkelon extended the detention of a suspect linked to the indifferent murder of two workers at the Ashdod refinery.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Suspect Arrested in Connection with the Deaths of Workers at Ashdod Oil Refinery; Charge: Murder with Indifference

A suspect has been arrested for involvement in the deaths of two workers at the Ashdod oil refinery, facing charges of murder with indifference.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Suspect Arrested for Involvement in the Deaths of Workers at the Ashdod Oil Refinery; Suspicion: Murder with Indifference

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the deaths of two workers at the Ashdod oil refinery, facing charges of murder with indifference.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nigerians to buy shares in my refinery latest July โ€“ Dangote

Aliko Dangote announced plans for Nigerians to invest in the Dangote Refinery by July, expanding public ownership of the project.

Feb 22 โ€ข 00:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nigerians will soon be able to buy shares in refinery โ€” Dangote

Aliko Dangote announced that Nigerians will soon have the opportunity to buy shares in the Dangote Refinery, aimed at enhancing public ownership.

Feb 21 โ€ข 20:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nigerians should thank Dangote for inspiring refinery, says NNPC chief

The CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company has praised Dangote's leadership in establishing the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, highlighting it as crucial for Nigeria's national pride and energy sector.

Feb 21 โ€ข 20:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

How many crises do we need?

Slovakia is currently experiencing a halt in oil supplies from Russia, the sole supplier for the Slovnaft refinery, yet fuel shortages and significant price hikes are not anticipated in the short term.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Zelenskyy accuses Putin of โ€˜delay tacticsโ€™ to stall Ukraine-Russia peace talks - Europe live

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Russian President Vladimir Putin of employing delay tactics in ongoing peace negotiations, coinciding with reports of a drone attack on an oil refinery in Russia by Ukrainian forces.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
World

Russia destroyed 113 Ukrainian drones targeting the oil refinery

Russia shot down 113 Ukrainian drones aimed at an oil refinery.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Russia: Shot down over 100 Ukrainian drones

Russian forces reported the destruction of 113 Ukrainian drones during the night, with one incident causing a fire at an oil refinery near Moscow.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Russia announces it has shot down dozens of drones during an attack on an oil refinery

Russia's defense ministry claims to have shot down 113 Ukrainian drones targeting an oil refinery during a recent attack.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

See how the Russian oil refinery in Dzhizhievy Luki is burning

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators completed U.S.-mediated talks in Geneva aimed at ending four years of conflict, while Russian forces report having shot down multiple Ukrainian drones targeting an oil refinery.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Moscow claims to have shot down 113 Ukrainian drones, a oil refinery on fire in the northwest of the country

Moscow reported the destruction of 113 Ukrainian drones and a fire at an oil refinery in northwest Russia amid ongoing conflict and retaliatory strikes from Ukraine.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

State of Emergency Declared in Slovakia Due to Oil Shortage

Slovakia has declared a state of emergency to utilize oil reserves and ensure supply to the 'Slovnaft' refinery amidst a shortage caused by disrupted oil deliveries from Russia.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

The Slovak government declared a state of oil emergency, Slovnaft refinery will receive oil from reserves

The Slovak government has declared an oil emergency, enabling the Slovnaft refinery to access oil from national reserves.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Installation of a Refinery in Uruguay Opens a Conflict Over its Environmental Impact in Argentina

The establishment of a green hydrogen refinery in Uruguay is causing renewed tensions with Argentina due to potential environmental impacts.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
World

Ukrainians Strike Russian Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Region

Ukrainians have attacked a Russian oil refinery located in Krasnodar.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Russia: Ukraine announced it struck the Ilsky oil refinery in Krasnodar

The Ukrainian military reported that it struck the Ilsky oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, causing a fire and damage to a tank of oil products.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian forces hit oil refinery in Russia and disrupt logistics in Donetsk Oblast, says Kyiv

Ukrainian forces have conducted strikes on a Russian oil refinery and logistics facilities in occupied Donetsk, disrupting military operations.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

After Ukraine's drone attack, flames in Russia: an oil refinery caught fire

A fire erupted at the Ilsko oil refinery in Russia following a drone attack attributed to Ukraine, causing significant damage and prompting a widespread firefighting response.

Feb 17 โ€ข 07:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

After a drone strike, a fire broke out at an oil refinery in Krasnodar region

A fire erupted at an oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region following drone strikes that hit several locations, including the Ilsky refinery.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

Fire at Russian Oil Refinery After Drone Attack

A fire has broken out at the Ilskij refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region following a drone attack, according to local authorities.

Feb 17 โ€ข 05:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Drone attacks on Russia: oil refinery ablaze, five airports closed and power cuts reported in Kazan โ€“ videos

Drones attacked multiple sites in Russia, including an oil refinery in Krasnodar, leading to significant fires and airport closures.

Feb 17 โ€ข 05:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
World

Drones strike multiple Russian regions, sparking major fire at oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai

Several Russian regions were targeted by drone strikes on February 17, resulting in a significant fire at an oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai.

Feb 17 โ€ข 04:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

Ukraine Set Fire to Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Region with Drone Attack

Ukraine executed a drone attack on an oil refinery located in Russia's Krasnodar region, igniting a fire at the facility.

Feb 17 โ€ข 03:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

1455th Day of War: Ukraine Ignites Oil Refinery with Drone Attack in Krasnodar Krai

Ukraine conducted a drone strike that set an oil refinery ablaze in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, coinciding with peace negotiations starting in Geneva between Ukraine, the USA, and Russia.

Feb 17 โ€ข 03:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Dangote signs $400m equipment deal to fast-track refinery expansion

The Dangote Group has signed a $400 million deal with China's XCMG Construction Machinery to enhance the expansion of its petroleum refinery capacity.

Feb 16 โ€ข 22:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Construction of a bio-refinery utilizing harmful brown algae begins in Kokkola this summer โ€“ big markets in the United States

Construction of the world's first bio-refinery utilizing harmful brown algae will start in Kokkola this summer, supported by Finnish startup Origin by Ocean and German chemical company CABB Group.

Feb 16 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

PHOTOS: Otedola Visits Dangote Refinery, Lauds Successful Expansion

Femi Otedola visited the Dangote Refinery and praised its expansion to 1.4 million barrels per day capacity.

Feb 15 โ€ข 19:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Havana refinery fire under control

A fire at a refinery in Havana has been brought under control by emergency services.

Feb 14 โ€ข 09:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

What do we know about the ร‘ico Lรณpez refinery in Cuba, one of the three that still operate on the island?

A fire at the ร‘ico Lรณpez refinery in Havana, Cuba, was controlled without any reported injuries, and the facility continues to operate normally after the incident.

Feb 14 โ€ข 00:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A big fire at a refinery in Havana aggravates the energy crisis in Cuba

A significant fire at the ร‘ico Lรณpez oil refinery in Havana has worsened Cuba's ongoing energy crisis.

Feb 14 โ€ข 00:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

A large fire reaches one of the three Cuban refineries

A significant fire broke out at the ร‘ico Lรณpez refinery in Havana amid a severe energy crisis in Cuba.

Feb 13 โ€ข 23:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

In the midst of an energy crisis, refinery in Havana, Cuba, catches fire

A large fire broke out at the ร‘ico Lรณpez refinery in Havana, Cuba, amidst ongoing energy crises, with officials yet to determine the causes and extent of damage.

Feb 13 โ€ข 22:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cuba without oil and without refinery: ร‘ico Lรณpez plant burns in Havana

A significant fire at the ร‘ico Lรณpez refinery in Havana has raised concerns amid Cuba's ongoing energy crisis.

Feb 13 โ€ข 21:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Cuba: The Havana Oil Refinery Victim of a Fire

A fire broke out on Friday at the ร‘ico Lรณpez oil refinery in Havana, raising concerns amid the ongoing energy crisis in Cuba.

Feb 13 โ€ข 21:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

Major fire impacts refinery in Havana, Cuba

A large fire broke out at the ร‘ico Lรณpez refinery in Havana, disrupting operations amid an ongoing energy crisis in Cuba.

Feb 13 โ€ข 21:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Fire at refinery in Cuba โ€“ Smoke over Havana

A fire broke out near the Sergio Soto refinery in Cuba, producing thick black smoke visible from afar, but was quickly extinguished with no reported injuries or severe damage.

Feb 13 โ€ข 20:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Breaking: French news reports a fire at an oil refinery in the Cuban capital Havana

A fire has broken out at an oil refinery in Havana, Cuba, according to reports from French news sources.

Feb 13 โ€ข 19:04 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Hits 650,000 Bpd Capacity

The Dangote Refinery in Nigeria has achieved a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, marking a significant operational milestone.

Feb 13 โ€ข 10:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Ministry of Labor: The Oxygen Tanks of the Workers Who Died at the Refinery Contained Non-Oxygen Gas

The Israeli Ministry of Labor reported that the oxygen tanks connected to the protective suits of two workers who died at the Ashdod refinery contained gas other than oxygen.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
World

Record range. Ukrainian drones hit a refinery in the Russian Republic of Komi

Ukrainian drones have successfully struck a refinery in the Russian Republic of Komi, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

Feb 13 โ€ข 04:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Pemex reaches historical production of one million 27 thousand barrels per day of petroleum products

Pemex has achieved a record production of 1.027 million barrels per day of petroleum products in 2025, indicating improved operational efficiency in its refineries.

Feb 13 โ€ข 02:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Refinery closure a reality check for WA government's lithium processing dreams

The shutdown of the Albemarle lithium refinery near Perth serves as a wake-up call for the Western Australian government regarding its ambitions in the lithium processing sector.

Feb 12 โ€ข 21:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

The Volgograd Oil Refinery Affected by Drone Strike Has Stopped Operations

The Lukoil oil refinery in Volgograd, Russia, has ceased operations following a drone strike that damaged its facilities.

Feb 12 โ€ข 20:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
World

Ukraine war latest: SBU claims new 'range record' with drone strike on Russian oil refinery in Komi Republic

Ukrainian drones reportedly achieved a new range record by striking an oil refinery in Russia's Komi Republic, approximately 1,750 kilometers from Ukraine's border.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:50 UTC

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