Big Spring Refinery FCCU Malfunction Triggers CO Release


   
Miguel E. Andujar
DTN Refined Fuels Market Reporter

   DAVENPORT, FL (DTN) -- Delek US Holdings has reported an emissions event at 
its 75,000 bpd Big Spring Refinery in Big Spring, Texas, following an equipment 
malfunction at the facility's fluid catalytic cracking unit (FCCU), a filing 
with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality said.

   The event occurred between 2:02 p.m. and 5:02 p.m. CT on Friday (8/14), 
according to the filing on Saturday (8/15).

   The emissions were tied to an equipment malfunction at the FCCU carbon 
monoxide boiler, resulting in carbon monoxide emissions exceeding reportable 
limits. CO emissions were estimated at 5,001 pounds.

   Operators placed the FCCU in full burn to minimize carbon monoxide emissions 
during the event, the filing added.

   The refinery primarily produces gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.

   DTN reached out to Delek US for additional details but did not get an 
immediate response.




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