World Energy to Close Three Production Locations

摘要

World Energy,one of the largest low-carbon fuel suppliers in North America,announced Aug.16 that due to the Aug.9 decision by the U.S.Envi-ronmental Protection Agency(EPA)to grant 31 small refinery waivers from the nation's Renewable Fuel Standard(RFS)to oil companies,the company will immediately cease production at its Rome,GA,Natchez,MI,and Harrisburg,PA,facilities.World Energy will maintain essential staffing at these facilities.Virtually every petroleum company in the country has complied with the RFS since 2005.The granting of waivers,which are tied to economic hardship,have increased more than five-fold in the past two years.This fall,at least three policy issues will be addressed that will impact the future operations of World Energy and other manufacturers.