Total Energies Reports Port Arthur Refinery SO Release


   
   HOUSTON, TX (DTN)-- TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining reported the 
emission of sulfure dioxide (SO) and other air contaminants at its  238,000 
bpd Port Arthur Refinery, according to an initial report filed with Texas 
environmental authorities.

   The incident was discovered at 12:20 p.m. and ended at 4:20 p.m. on 
Wednesday (8/7).   

   The event originated from the South Flare unit releasing 1,000 pounds of 
SO, 118.61 pounds of carbon monoxide and 23.28 pounds nitrogen oxides. 
Additional compounds released included butane, C5+, isobutylene, propane, 
ethylene, and propylene.

   From June 18 through June 27, TotalEnergies reported unplanned shutdowns of 
multiple units at the Port Arthur refinery following a power outage caused by a 
lightning strike.




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