1960s-70s European refineries, designed for lower temperatures, face fuel-supply concerns due to severe heat.
Severe heat in Europe is causing fuel-supply concerns for refineries, as they were designed in the 1960s-70s to withstand lower temperatures. Greece and Poland are particularly affected. Rising temperatures pose operational challenges, with some refineries potentially cutting processing rates by 15% in response. US refineries along the East Coast and Midwest, built for winter cold, also experience heat-related issues.
July 11, 2024
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