UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | | February 18, 2008 |
Alon USA Energy, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | 001-32567 | 74-2966572 |
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(State or other jurisdiction | _____________
(Commission | ______________
(I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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| 7616 LBJ Freeway, Suite 300, Dallas, Texas | | 75251 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | | ___________
(Zip Code) |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | (972) 367-3600 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On February 18, 2008, Alon USA Energy, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release regarding the explosion at the Company's Big Spring, Texas refinery, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. A subsequent press release providing an update regarding the explosion was issued by the Company on February 19, 2008. This subsequent press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated February 18, 2008.
99.2 Press Release dated February 19, 2008.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | | Alon USA Energy, Inc. |
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| February 19, 2008 | | By: | | Harlin R. Dean
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| | | | | Name: Harlin R. Dean |
| | | | | Title: Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
Exhibit Index
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release dated February 18, 2008 |
99.2 | | Press Release dated February 19, 2008 |
