Flint Hills Resources commissioned a new 27-megawatt solar installation at its Corpus Christi West refinery, marking the first project of its kind in Texas. The $53 million facility features 56,728 solar panels across 100 acres and will provide approximately 28% of the refinery’s power needs.

The solar installation can generate enough electricity to power more than 5,100 homes annually under optimal conditions. The project aims to enhance power supply, lower production costs, improve operational efficiency, and reduce emissions from the utility grid at the refinery.

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