Petroplus Refineries

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Introduction

Petroplus was Europe's leading independent refiner and wholesaler of petroleum products. The company's website is http://www.petroplusholdings.com/. Having declared bankruptcy, the refineries are all being sold or closed.

To be Disposed of

• Coryton Refinery, UK
• Petit Couronne Refinery, FR
• Petroplus Ingolstadt Refinery, D

Refineries that have been Sold

• BRC Antwerp Refinery, BE
• Cressier Refinery, CH

Former Petroplus Refineries

• These have been permanently closed

• Reichstett Refinery, FR
• Port Clarence Teeside Refinery, UK

• During 2009, the company disposed of Antwerp N.V. Refinery, selling it to Glencore. It also announced that it was looking for a buyer for its Port Clarence Teeside Refinery.
• In 2010, the company announced that the Reichstett Refinery was to close.
• In 2012, the company filed for bankruptcy, and the refineries are in the hands of administrators

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