Chevron is reportedly considering a permanent shutdown of the gasoline-producing fluidic catalytic cracker (FCC) at its 112,229 barrel-per-day (bpd) refinery in Pasadena, Texas.
The company is considering options for reconfiguring the Pasadena plant.
Idling the shut 52,000-bpd FCC would be part of converting the refinery in Pasadena on the Houston Ship Channel to a simpler hydroskimming configuration, according to sources.
The FCC was shut down June 1 by a malfunction.
The company says that a decision will be made regarding the Pasadena FCC later this month.
Source: Reuters.com, “Chevron eyes permanent shutdown of Pasadena, Texas FCC -sources,” by Erwin Seba, July 9, 2021