1.   As a food-grade plant, the refinery must be in tiptop shape at all times.

2.   Airlines canceled flights, schools and banks closed, storekeepers nailed plywood to windows, cruise lines diverted ships and a major oil refinery was partially shut.

3.   Even so, traders are betting refineries will be able to make up the deficit after completing seasonal maintenance work in October.

4.   Government experts identified nuclear power plants as perhaps the most attractive targets, but said dams, gas pipelines and oil refineries were not far behind.

5.   He still remembers when a now-closed refinery was running nearby.

6.   He said West Coast refineries are further ahead in producing the new gasolines and can adapt sooner to the regulations.

7.   Oil refineries are the major industry in nearby Port Arthur.

8.   Once legislation is in place, Polish refineries are likely to sell off stakes as well.

9.   Pemex says the new refineries will be able to produce gasoline to meet environmental requirements and international standards.

10.   Prices were held back from greater gains by expectations refineries will be able to increase their heating oil production when the need arises.