Whitegate owner reviewing options that may include putting Ireland's sole oil refinery up for sale

Irving Oil acquired Whitegate in 2016

The State's only oil refinery, Whitegate supplies approximately 40 per cent of Ireland’s transport and heating fuel. Picture: Denis Scannell

Canadian energy firm Irving Oil has begun a review of its company that could see key oil refinery assets, including Whitegate in Cork, up for sale.

In a statement, the family-owned company said it has begun a strategic review of its operations and that as series of options are being evaluated related to the company's future.