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The owner of Big West refinery in Bakersfield expects to sell the plant this summer, according to an internal memo that some suggest may be overly optimistic.
The May 4 memo, said to have been issued by top management at Utah-based Flying J Inc., states that interest in the refinery “has...
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A sale might not be the only way to solve the problems that have shut down Big West refinery on Rosedale Highway. But industry observers say it is the most likely resolution.
But this only begs the question: What kind of buyer are we talking about? People in the business shared their thoughts...
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Now we wait.
As many expected, Big West on Rosedale Highway has stopped refining oil.
What's next is harder to predict.
Will Big West sell? Will it work out a deal with its suppliers to get running again? Will the state Attorney General's office — or maybe the California Energy...
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Bakersfield Residents...
The refinery has been a centerpiece of this community for decades. I realize that people have mixed feelings about supporting some Refinery improvements and upgrades. Through all of this, Big West Oil has spent millions trying to make this process as...
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What a relief it would be to hear Flying J come clean on what it intends to do with Big West refinery.
That’s probably not going to happen, by the way. The company has steadfastly refused to share with the news media its plans for the Rosedale Highway plant.
Will it take some of the $75...
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We're working on a story about Flying J's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
We're adding to it as we get new information, and we invite readers/bloggers to get in touch with us about it.
You can call me in the the newsroom, 395-7234, or share your thoughts on this blog, Money Talks.
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