International trade · 08/12/2004Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
Companies Ask for More Time to Build Crude Oil Refineries and Petrochemical Plants
Summary
Several companies, including ExxonMobil and Chevron, have submitted requests to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for an extension of authority to build crude oil refineries and petrochemical complexes, citing delays in the permitting process and the need for additional time to complete the projects.