2017's Hurricane Season Shows Need For More Refineries (Audio: Interview)

Published: Sept. 29, 2017, 8:21 p.m.

An important lesson from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma is how the U.S. needs new refineries in different locations other than the Gulf Coast. In an interview with USA Radio's John Clemens, IPI's Dr. Merrill Matthews discusses how the Gulf Coast, devastated by Hurricane Harvey, accounts for about 55 percent of overall U.S. refining capacity. Matthews calls on Washington to remove obstacles for refineries and to encourage constructions.