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BP's Whiting refinery returns to normal operations after October fire
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on November 26, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
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Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on November 26, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
BP's Whiting refinery in Indiana returns to normal operations after an October fire and planned maintenance, ensuring continued fuel production.
By Nicole Jao
NEW YORK (Reuters) -BP's 440,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery in Whiting, Indiana, has returned to normal operations following a planned maintenance turnaround in September and a fire in October, two sources said.
The largest refinery in the U.S. Midwest returned to normal operations early this week, the sources said.
A BP spokesperson declined on Wednesday to comment on day-to-day operations.
In October, a fire ignited after an operational incident at the refinery. Multiple units, including the fluid catalytic cracker, were taken offline due to the blaze.
A week later, an outage caused by a disruption to electrical service that occurred outside of the facility prompted a temporary evacuation at the plant. The refinery resumed operations after power was restored.
The refinery had started its planned maintenance on its units, including the fluid catalytic cracker, in mid-September. The turnaround was expected to last for two months.
The refinery produces a wide range of liquid fuels, including gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.
(Reporting by Nicole Jao in New YorkEditing by Rod Nickel)
A refinery is an industrial facility where crude oil is processed and transformed into various petroleum products, such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.
Planned maintenance refers to scheduled maintenance activities that are performed to ensure the efficient operation of equipment and facilities, minimizing unexpected breakdowns.
A fluid catalytic cracker is a key unit in a refinery that converts heavy hydrocarbons into lighter products, such as gasoline and diesel, using a catalyst.
An operational incident is an unexpected event that disrupts normal operations in a facility, potentially leading to safety hazards or production delays.
An outage refers to a temporary interruption in the operation of a facility or service, often due to technical issues or maintenance activities.
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