gaussian distribution-Synonym(s): gaussian curve. graphical distribution of normal data, following a bell-shaped curve; the mean, median and mode all coincide at the central high point of the curve; 67% of data lie within Â± 1 standard deviation (sd) of the spread of the sample data; 95% lie within Â± 2 sds.
The Los Angeles plant is one of Exxon's four refineries in the United States that do not have an adjacent chemical plant. A second, in Chalmette, Louisiana, which Exxon operates jointly with Petroleos de Venezuela, is currently on the block. The other two refineries that are not integrated are located in Joliet, Illinois, and Billings, Montana, and process North American crude oil. As a matter of practice, we do not comment on market speculation or rumor, said Todd Spitler, a spokesman for Exxon Mobil.
Exxon's California refinery sale seen pushed back to 2016 by fire. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp's planned sale of its Los Angeles-area oil refinery has been delayed until early next year at the earliest following a severe fire in February, four people familiar with the transaction said.