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South Philly residents are worried about Hilco refining operations permits at former PES site

Hilco and the city say the renewal and changes to some permits are necessary to allow for continued demolition and cleanup at the site where an explosion and fire forced its permanent closure in 2019.

Workers disassemble butane tanks in the north yard of the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in South Philadelphia on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. The PES site was purchased by Hilco Redevelopment Partners, which plans to demolish the refinery and build a set of warehouses in its place.
Workers disassemble butane tanks in the north yard of the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in South Philadelphia on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. The PES site was purchased by Hilco Redevelopment Partners, which plans to demolish the refinery and build a set of warehouses in its place.Read moreTIM TAI / Staff Photographer