Motiva Reports 5-Day Flaring at Port Arthur Chemicals Unit


   
   HOUSTON, TX  (DTN) -- Motiva Enterprises has filed an initial air emission 
event report with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality disclosing a 
significant release of pollutants tied to startup operations at its Port Arthur 
Chemicals located at its Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex.

   The emissions began at 7:00 PM on Wednesday (5/13) and are expected to 
continue for five days -- concluding Monday (5/18) as the company brings a new 
Light Olefins Unit (LOU) online at its Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex.

   According to the filing, an estimated 34,650 pounds of air contaminants are 
projected to be released through the LOU Flare, including 16,000 lbs of 
propane, 8,000 lbs of propylene, 6,900 lbs of carbon monoxide, 3,500 lbs of 
nitrogen oxide, and 250 lbs of nitrogen dioxide.

   Motiva stated that startup procedures will be followed to minimize the 
duration and volume of emissions.




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