Petrobras Refinery Fire Near Houston Injures One, Company Says

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A fire at a Texas oil refinery operated by Petroleo Brasileiro SA temporarily closed the Houston Ship Channel and left one person injured.

The blaze, which has been contained, started Saturday at the hydrogen desulphurization unit of the plant in Pasadena, Texas, Petrobras spokeswoman Sophie Gates said in an e-mail. Gates wouldn’t say whether production has been affected, only that more information will be released when it’s available.