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Aipa was the grandson of iconic shaper Ben Aipa, known for pioneering surfboard styles such as the sting and refining the design of the swallowtail in the 1970s.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

They are the lowest cost producer in the U.S., operating very efficiently and with up-to-date refining capacity, he said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

More than one-quarter of Russian refining capacity has been knocked offline, analysts estimate.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

The cash flow will be driven by oil and gas trading, higher commodity prices and strong refining margins, they write.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

With most of the slaves working the mines, and only a few toiling inside the ramshackle refining sheds, the giant yard was almost deserted.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas




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