During the investigation, we interviewed the personnel at the refinery as well as disaster management officers who experienced or were in charge of investigating the Natech accidents triggered by the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.
Violence continues as well, even at the refinery gates.
But he decided not to work at the refinery, as his father had.
Witnesses said fire crews were still battling the blaze at the refinery as night fell, many hours after it was reported at dawn today.
One company's oil is the same as another's, as are the refinery operations and the distribution mechanisms.
It is a matter of national self-esteem, as well as economics, that the refinery will spare Nigeria's crude oil an expensive round-trip.Hoping the lights will stay onBusiness logic is no guarantee of success, of course.
As for the refinery, there still seems to be some prospect that it will survive, although it may require substantial capital investment at a time when most analysts think that several more European refineries will close.
As for the refinery itself, Ineos management, who previously faced industrial action over pensions, have warned for some time that it is in financial trouble.
Reports vary, but U.S. officials have said IS is largely in control of the refinery, as well as the nearby town of Beiji.
Jim Ratcliffe, the boss of Ineos, has warned that if the petro-chemical plant closes, then it is likely to lead to the demise of the refinery as well.
