Husky shuts Lima refinery in Ohio for repairs
Husky Energy has temporarily suspended production at its refinery in Lima, Ohio, in order to carry out repairs on a crude unit furnace, the company said on Wednesday.
A controlled shutdown of the crude unit furnace was initiated on June 27, following the discovery of a small leak in a radiant tube inside the unit.
There are no environmental releases or safety issues associated with the event, according to the company.
The Lima refinery has 155,000 bpd of capacity, making it the 48th-largest in the US, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
It is estimated it will take approximately 10 days to complete the repairs and return the crude unit furnace to normal operations.
During this period, a minimum amount of finished product will be produced from fuels in inventory, officials said.
Husky will manage crude oil inventories by selling excess crude into the market, it said.
The overall pre-tax impact, including repair costs, is estimated as an opportunity cost of between $15 to $20 million, which considers the current market price environment.
The impact will be reflected in third-quarter results. Husky plans to carry out proactive maintenance work while repairs are being completed, it said.
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