Small Kentucky refinery due gas plant

Oct. 9, 2013
Continental Refining Co. has begun the design and construction of a gas plant at its small refinery at Somerset, Ky.

Continental Refining Co. has begun the design and construction of a gas plant at its small refinery at Somerset, Ky.

The plant will recover as much as 10,000 b/d of propane, butane, and natural gas liquids.

Continental Refining will work with Viewpoint Energy LLC to install 70% of the required equipment. The rest is in place.

Nameplate of the hydroskimming refinery is 5,500 b/d.