Delaware Refinery Hit With $900K Pollution Fine | Dover News

Delaware regulators slapped a nearly $1 million fine on the Delaware City Refinery for releasing hundreds of tons of hazardous pollutants in May—far exceeding legal limits—and this isn’t the first time. PBF Energy, the owner, is fighting back, calling the penalty an “abuse of discretion” and arguing that temporary equipment repairs required bypassing controls, which regulators allegedly misunderstood. They say compliance would’ve cost tens of millions. Community outrage is mounting, with residents reporting health concerns and a mother suing on behalf of her asthmatic son. While officials say pollution was dispersed and likely didn’t cause direct harm, the state noted PBF’s profits may have benefited from running equipment during maintenance. The case is now before the Environmental Appeals Board, and with a similar $300K fine issued last year, this refinery’s environmental record is under intense scrutiny. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0a15a35ea73a4fb9