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Article: United States: Sinclair refinery expansion on hold.
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- TendersInfo
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- July 18, 2009
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Byline: manish03
The Holly Corp. and Sinclair Oil Co. refineries in west Tulsa both are moving ahead with plans for environmental upgrades, but Sinclair s heralded $1 billion expansion will not happen soon, officials said Friday . Sinclair s two-year growth project is shelved indefinitely because of external economics, company spokesman John Goodwin said. Giant coke drums shipped from Japan will remain at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa until new work begins.
It hasn t been canceled, but it s on hold, Goodwin said. The refinery will continue with other environmental improvements required by a federal court settlement. Sinclair must spend millions to reduce ...