Texas Refiners Rush to Fix Leaks, Burst Pipes After Storm

  • At least seven were trying to restart as of early Monday
  • Some lacked all the power they needed to begin the process
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Refineries in Texas are finding a return to normal after last week’s Arctic blast and widespread power outages is a messy, stop-and-start process.

At least eight of them were trying to restart as of early Tuesday, with varying degrees of success. Some lacked all the power and water they needed to begin the process. All were grappling with storm-related damage, including water leaks, burst pipes, cracked pumping and other equipment damage.