Heater Stack Removal
As reported in earlier updates, several heavy cranes have now arrived in Newcastle and are clearly visible at the facility. The most noticeable visual change is the safe removal of the damaged crude heater stack, which could be seen leaning onto other structures. This is an important milestone in removing a safety hazard that limited further assessment and repair. While it is still too early to predict the full operational restart of the refinery, progress continues.
Our focus on safety continues every day. Many man-hours have been devoted to date in protection and recovery operations. This effort has been accomplished without injury or offsite impact. We appreciate the support and the concern from the community and will continue to communicate milestones or changes as we have the facts.