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Texas Refinery Is Saudi Foothold in the U.S
2013-04-05 02:08:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
New York Times: It is hard to imagine the desert sands of the Persian Gulf being any farther away than from this swampy refinery port known for Cajun food, sport fishing and being the birthplace of Janis Joplin. But right in the middle of town stands a strategic outpost for Saudi Arabias global ambitions, although one that the Saudis appear loath to publicize. The giant Motiva oil refinery, which just completed a $10 billion expansion that makes it the largest processor of gasoline, diesel and other petroleum...
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