Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Valero Texas City Refinery Emits Chemicals Into Air, Texas Regulator Says

(Bloomberg) -- Valero Energy Corp., the largest U.S.
refiner, burned chemicals in the air on July 15, including hydrogen
sulfide, sulfur dioxide and butane, at its Texas City, Texas,
refinery, according to a report on a state-administered
environmental Web site.

A pressure relief value opened for two minutes, emitting the
chemicals, the Web site said. The plant is capable of processing
245,000 barrels of oil a day and is about 40 miles (64 kilometers)
southeast of Houston.


Read more at Bloomberg Energy News

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