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NEW YORK, Aug 11 (BestGrowthStock) – Chalmette Refining LLC had an
internal power failure at its 192,500 barrel-per-day refinery
in Chalmette, Louisiana, on Tuesday, a company spokesman said
on Wednesday.

“We experienced an internal power disruption early
yesterday morning. The disruption resulted in some intermittent
flaring, but production continued throughout and all customer
needs were met,” said Kevin Allexon, a spokesman for refinery
operator, Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N: ).

Allexon said that the problem was resolved on Tuesday.

The refinery is jointly owned by Exxon Mobil Corp and
PDVSA, Venezuela’s state oil company.

(Reporting by Janet McGurty; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)

UPDATE 1-Chalmette refinery has internal power outage

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