ExxonMobil Reports Emissions Event at Beaumont Refinery


   
   HOUSTON, TX ExxonMobil reported an unplanned emissions event lasting more 
than 17 hours at its 480,000 bpd Beaumont refinery in Beaumont, Texas caused by 
a leak that released 23 air contaminants, according to a filing with the Texas 
Commission on Environmental Quality.

   The incident began at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday (5/3), and ended until 10:30 AM on 
Monday (5/4).

   The release originated in the North Tanks Fugitive Area of the facility, 
releasing nearly 295 pounds of octane, followed by decanes at 217 pounds and 
unspeciated volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at 158 pounds, among others. The 
release included benzene as well as hydrogen sulfide and toluene, all of which 
carry serious health and environmental risks even in small amounts.

   ExxonMobil stated that no offsite impacts were detected and that it expects 
to fulfill all contractual obligations despite the incident.

   The incident remained listed as open in state records as of the time of 
publication.




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