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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.

Original source language: Federal Register — Department of CommerceOpen original release →

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