Delek US Holdings, Inc. Provides Update on Tyler Refinery Fire

Delek US Holdings, Inc., a diversified energy company with assets in the petroleum refining, marketing and retail industries, today confirmed that a fire at the Company’s 60,000-barrel-per-day Tyler, Texas, refinery has temporarily caused a halt in production.

At approximately 2:00 pm central time on Nov. 20, an explosion and related fire occurred in an area of the refinery occupied by the Saturates Gas Plant. The cause of the incident and the extent of the damage to the refinery have not yet been established. As a result of the incident, at least six people have received medical attention.

“Our top priority is the health of those impacted by this event,” said Fred Green, President and Chief Operating Officer of Delek Refining. “Our on-site emergency teams and safety personnel, in coordination with local first responders, are working closely together to help ensure the well-being of the Tyler community.”

“In the days and weeks ahead, we will work diligently to determine the cause and origin of the fire,” continued Green. “We remain wholly committed to the safe operation of the Tyler refinery. Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured employees and their families.”