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A significant explosion occurred at the PBF Chalmette refinery in Louisiana, originating in a heater on a reformer unit. PBF Energy has since confirmed that all employees are safe and no injuries were reported following the incident. Furthermore, fence-line monitoring indicated no off-site environmental impacts or leaks. The disruption comes shortly after the refinery had restarted several units following comprehensive maintenance work completed in April. With a production capacity of 190,000 barrels per day, the facility is a critical hub for the US Gulf Coast energy market. Analysts remain focused on the potential for tightened fuel supplies and upward price pressure during the assessment period. The company is currently evaluating the extent of the damage to determine a safe timeline for returning the affected units to service.
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