The refinery experienced a fire in one of its crude units that originated at a reduced crude pump.
The company said the fire was brought under control by the refinery’s emergency response team and the St. Paul Park and Newport fire departments.
Northern Tier Energy noted that no injuries have been reported and the refinery has notified all applicable federal, state, city and county agencies.
Downstream energy company Northern Tier provides refining, retail, and pipeline services serving the PADD II region of the US.
The company was established to own and operate the St. Paul Park refinery as well as a retail network of SuperAmerica brand convenience stores and a 17% equity interest in the Minnesota pipe line.
