IMPACT: Refinery's use of toxic chemical spurs hearing

By Jim Morris

Politician to ask about safety at a Philadelphia refinery

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sunoco":

"… although a safer alternative exists. One of these refineries, operated by Sunoco, is located just south of downtown Philadelphia, near the city’s profess …"

"… 09 sent 13 contract workers to the hospital. One of those workers has sued Sunoco, claiming he continues to suffer serious ailments as a result of the accid …"

"… esentatives of the United Steelworkers union, which represents a number of Sunoco workers, and the director of the Philadelphia Project on Occupational Safe …"

"… e director of the Philadelphia Project on Occupational Safety and Health.A Sunoco spokesman did not respond to a request for comment this morning but has sa …"

IMPACT: In Philadelphia, plea for safer alternative at refinery

By Jim Morris

IMPACT: No harm from clouds of toxic acid, refiner says — to skepticism

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sunoco":

"… have no idea what that means." …"

"… Bukowski, did not find a sympathetic audience, even after explaining that Sunoco had spent $125 million to switch to a modified form of the acid, less like …"

"… HF to travel long distances if discharged during an accident.Jim Savage, a Sunoco operator and union official, said, “We don’t want a less deadly form o …"

"… recent iWatch News-ABC News investigation revealing that the 125-year-old Sunoco complex, located in densely populated South Philadelphia, is among 50 U.S. …"

Use of toxic acid puts millions at risk

By Jim Morris and Chris Hamby

A 2009 explosion in Corpus Christ sheds light on danger of toxic acid cloud

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sunoco":

"… ere were at least three accidents involving HF releases in 2009 — at the Sunoco refinery in Philadelphia, the ExxonMobil refinery near Joliet, Illinois, a …"

"… s, OSHA alleged a total of 25 safety violations against the companies. The Sunoco accident sent 13 workers to the hospital. The ExxonMobil accident prompted …"

"… Activists in Philadelphia, after obtaining the worst-case scenario for the Sunoco refinery -- on the southern edge of downtown only two miles or so from the …"

"… r Action, an environmental group, headed a grassroots campaign to convince Sunoco to transition to modified HF.There was no litigation or regulatory action; …"

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Fourth fire this year strikes refinery that relies on toxic acid

By Chris Hamby

Company reports no chemical releases, but event underscores risks to nation's aging fuel factories

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sunoco":

"… industry and people who live nearby, a fire broke out Wednesday morning at Sunoco Inc.’s Philadelphia oil refinery. It was the fourth known blaze this yea …"

"… uickly extinguished, and caused no injuries or off-site chemical releases, Sunoco spokesman Thomas Golembeski said.  Experts and even oil industry trad …"

"… F, if it were released in an accident or terrorist attack.In Philadelphia, Sunoco agreed to switch to a modified form of the acid after local organizations …"

"… fied form of the acid after local organizations pushed for a change.  Sunoco completed the switch in 2010, but the company’s own worst-case scenario …"

Equipment failure at refinery leads to toxic HF release

By Jim Morris and Chris Hamby

A hydrofluoric acid leak from an oil refinery in Ohio sent a worker to the hospital

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sunoco":

"… ries that use HF, only three — the BP refinery in Texas City, Texas, the Sunoco refinery in Philadelphia and the Wynnewood Refining Co.’s refinery in Wy …"

A most favored corporation: Enron prevailed in federal, state lobbying efforts 49 times

By M. Asif Ismail

WASHINGTON, January 6, 2003 — Enron Corp., which ran a formidable lobbying machine in Washington and state capitals, gained favorable treatm

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sunoco":

"… itions on global warming. Members include Toyota, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Sunoco, and BP Amoco. The Center on Global Climate Change is financed by the Pew …"

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The politics of energy: Coal

By The Center for Public Integrity

When George W. Bush was inaugurated on the Capitol steps in January 2001, the coal industry, which had contr

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sunoco":

"… e American Petroleum Institute, the National Mining Association, oil giant Sunoco, and the Edison Electric Institute, which is the electric-utility trade as …"

The Podestas' hot seats on climate change

By Marianne Lavelle

It’s Washington’s version of Family Feud, starring those well-connected Podestas. Today’s category: global warming....

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sunoco":

"… ct — this spring. The roster also includes oil giant BP America, refiner Sunoco, flooring manufacturer Shaw Industries Group, as well as the Sacramento Me …"