Japanese Refinery Fire closes unit until March 15

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Idemitsu Shuts Hokkaido Unit, Traders Say

Princeton, New Jersey, Feb. 22 (Bloomberg Energy)-- The following refinery is reported to be undergoing unplanned maintenance. The information has not been confirmed by the company.

Company: Idemitsu Kosan Co. Location: Hokkaido, Japan Unit Type: Desulfurization Unit Capacity: 35,000 barrels a day Output: 0 barrels a day

Event: The unit was shut on Feb. 10 becuase of a fire. Duration: Feb. 10-March 15, 2000 Source: Traders Company Confirmation: No

Link

http://quote.bloomberg.com/news2.cgi?T=energy_refout.ht&s=77430990

-- Carl Jenkins (Somewherepress@aol.com), February 22, 2000

Answers

A five week shutdown because of a fire? Isn't that unusually long??

-- Brooks (brooksbie@hotmail.com), February 22, 2000.

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