Nevada's Eagle Springs Refinery Restarts Operations After Air Permit Approval
What happened
Nevada's only oil refinery, Eagle Springs, has resumed operations after receiving a fresh air permit from the state. The refinery, owned by Sky Quarry, underwent $300,000 in repairs and upgrades. It has a capacity to process about 5,000 barrels of crude oil a day.
Why it matters
Although the refinery's small capacity means it will not immediately affect fuel prices in Las Vegas, its restart restores a refining foothold in Nevada. The company stated that it could expand its operations if more suitable Nevada crude becomes available.
Who's involved
- NevadaState where the refinery is located and operates.
- Clark CountyCounty where the refinery is located.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- NevadaSpeculative
The state might see its economic base and resource availability increase due to the oil industry restart.
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The entities involved
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Las Vegas
seat of Clark County, and largest city in state of Nevada, United States