Alon restarts Krotz Springs plant after flood

摘要

New York-Alon Refining has restarted its 83,000 b/d refinery in Krotz Springs, Louisiana, which was shut in May in anticipation of Mississippi River floodwaters, the company said late June 8. "The US Army Corps of Engineers has indicated that they may close the remaining open gates at the Morganza Spillway over the next several days," said Alon CEO Paul Eisman in a statement. "This is expected to accelerate the lowering of water levels in the lower Atchafalaya River. Barges are currently heading towards Krotz Springs, reopening one of the avenues from which we receive crude and distribute products."