How would the Hyperion Energy Center help stabilize petroleum product prices in the Midwest?
Not only is the U.S. becoming more relient on imported petroleum products from forign countries, the Midwest region imports over one million barrels of refined product from the Gulf Coast. If a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, causes Gulf Coast refineries to shut down, the effects will more than likely be felt in the Midwest. Adding site diversity to America’s refining capacity is in the best interest of consumers. For more information see Insufficient Refining Capacity.
