<article><p class="lead">PBF Energy has restarted several units at its 100,000 b/d Paulsboro, New Jersey, refinery that were idled during the pandemic in a bid to support low Atlantic coast distillates inventories. </p><p>A reformer and two hydrotreaters were restarted at Paulsboro to produce jet fuel and ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD), the company said in a call with analysts today for its <a href="https://direct.argusmedia.com/newsandanalysis/article/2384798">third quarter earnings</a>. </p><p>The company did not say when the units came online. In <a href="https://direct.argusmedia.com/newsandanalysis/article/2326366">April PBF said it was restarting a naphtha reformer</a> reformer at Paulsboro.</p><p>The company said rebuilding Atlantic coast inventories, particularly for distillates, needs to be a priority as current stocks are 45pc below the five-year average. </p><p>Distillate markets and corresponding diesel prices are being closely watched going into the winter season. The low inventories are <a href="https://direct.argusmedia.com/newsandanalysis/article/2383218">creating some concern among regional heating oil distributors</a> who are limiting early sales to customers to avoid later shortfalls.</p><p>Some <a href="https://direct.argusmedia.com/newsandanalysis/article/2384187?keywords=spec%20Valero">refiners have suggested the government waive fuel specifications</a> on ULSD as one possible policy to rebuild inventories and lower prices. </p><p class="bylines">By Nathan Risser</p></article>
