refinery

Israel deepens economic strike on Iran

Iranian media outlets report enormous explosions at refineries at key energy industry hubs.

Supplier of fatal gas canisters given extended detention

The Ashkelon Magistrate’s Court extended the detention of a partner in the company that supplied medical air cylinders to the Ashdod refinery, after investigators said the cylinders contained pure nitrogen.

Second woman identified in Ashdod factory accident

Irina Radchuk, a chemical engineer who immigrated from Ukraine, is the second worker who died yesterday in the disaster at the Ashdod refinery.

Nitzan died in Ashdod refinery disaster

Nitzan Goichman, mother of three, is one of two workers killed in the refinery disaster in Ashdod. The investigation into the tragic incident is ongoing.

Iraq:

Missile attack on oil refinery in Kurdish capital causes fire

Missile attack targets oil refinery in city of Erbil, causing fire in one of its main tanks.

Massive fire breaks out at oil refinery serving Tehran

Massive fire breaks out at oil refinery serving Iran’s capital, sending thick plumes of black smoke over the city.

Haifa oil spill raises issues, no answers

Underwater pipe explodes, oil pours into Haifa Bay. Study linking pollution and cancer lead to greater efforts to shut down the refineries.

Pentagon: Iraq Oil Refinery Under Threat from ISIS

Pentagon spokesman says ISIS has entered the Baiji refinery in Iraq and controls parts of it.