Judge approves Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery sale

Thursday, February 13, 2020
WILMINGTON, Delaware (WPVI) -- Hilco Redevelopment Partners officially acquired the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery on Thursday.

The Chicago-based real estate developer won the bid to acquire the 1,300-acre refinery that was the site of an explosion and fire back in June.

Judge to approve Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery sale on Thursday


A judge formally approved the sale Thursday afternoon.

Philadelphia Energy Solutions shut down following a June 21, 2019 fire and explosion and declared bankruptcy shortly after.

The refinery was the largest oil-processing facility on the East Coast and had been in operation for 150 years.

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