The future of Ireland’s only oil refinery, Whitegate in East Cork, is in jeopardy after being put up for sale by its owners, who are also selling the massive oil storage terminal in Bantry Bay.

The local management of Ireland’s only oil refinery in Whitegate Cork, Philips 66 has denied that any sale of the plant is under way.

The Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources is engaging with Philips 66 following its announcement that it may sell the country’s only oil refinery at Whitegate in East Cork.