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Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery To Be Sold Thursday Following Massive Explosion, Fire

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in South Philadelphia will be sold Thursday. It was the scene of a big explosion over the summer and has been sitting idle ever since.

The sale is expected to go through at 1 p.m.

There will also be a severance package for employees but the extent of it is unclear.

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