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Valero Restarts Port Arthur Refinery After March Explosion

4/17/2026

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Valero Energy Corp partially restarted its Port Arthur, Texas refinery after a March 23 explosion and fire.
The AVU-147 crude distillation unit is operating.
Repairs are underway on the AVU-146 unit after a damaged heater tube was found.
No injuries were reported from the incident.
Diesel prices rose by 16 cents per barrel after the explosion.

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Story summary

Valero Energy Corp partially restarted its Port Arthur, Texas refinery after a March 23 explosion and fire.
The AVU-147 crude distillation unit is operating.
Repairs are underway on the AVU-146 unit after a damaged heater tube was found.
No injuries were reported from the incident.
Diesel prices rose by 16 cents per barrel after the explosion.