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Citgo Refinery Fire

 
Site Contact:
Mark Hayes
OSC

(hayes.mark@epa.gov)

Site Location:
1801 Nueces Bay Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78469
 response.epa.gov/CitgoRefineryFireCorpus

Citgo Refinery in Corpus Christi has reported a butane release to the atmosphere that caught fire. Processing vessels and piping at one of the Alkyline Units are involved in the fire at the facility. Citgo also reports that a “very small amount of Hydrogen Fluoride” has the potential for release. PDO Webster has coordinated with the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ). TCEQ personnel on-site has conducted air monitoring and water sampling. As of 1300 hrs on 20 July 2009 TCEQ reports that there have been no off site impacts.


For additional information, visit the Pollution Report (POLREPS) section.