refineries

A major Shell oil refinery in Convent is closing this month because the company failed to sell it.The refinery employed nearly 700 people full-time and…

Voters have rejected an amendment to the state constitution that would have allowed industry to negotiate tax rates with local municipalities.Amendment 5…

The Environmental Protection Agency released new standards on Tuesday for emissions from petroleum refineries.The EPA says the standards will cut down on…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has settled a lawsuit on measuring toxic emissions from refineries and chemical plants. The move comes after…

Isaac isn't expected to grow beyond a Category 1 hurricane and that's easing some concerns it could damage oil and gas refineries along the Gulf Coast. Still, several have shut down operations and will probably be off line for a few days. Depending on Isaac's severity, analysts say gasoline prices could go up by about 10 cents or so in the coming weeks.

OBERLIN — The Allen Parish Police Jury has agreed to lease more of the former Arizona Chemical property in Oakdale to a Texas-based company for a $100…