CITGO Corpus Christi Reports FCCU2 Shutdown


   
Miguel E. Andujar
DTN Refined Fuels Market Reporter

   DAVENPORT, FL (DTN) - CITGO Petroleum reported an unplanned shutdown of the 
No. 2 fluid catalytic cracking unit (FCCU2) at its 165,000 bpd Corpus Christi 
refining complex in Texas following communication issues, according to a filing 
submitted Friday (11/6) to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

   The incident began Thursday (11/5) at approximately 3:13 p.m. CT and ended 
Friday (11/6) at 3:13 p.m., lasting 24 hours at the refinery's East Plant.

   The refinery reported estimated emissions of 5,001 pounds of carbon monoxide 
from the FCCU2 regenerator and electrostatic precipitator (ESP), along with 
opacity reaching 90%, exceeding the permitted limit of 20%.

   CITGO said communication issues triggered the unexpected shutdown, prompting 
refinery personnel to stabilize processing units and carry out a controlled 
startup to minimize emissions.

   The FCCU converts heavier petroleum streams into gasoline blendstocks and 
other lighter products, making it a key component of the refinery's gasoline 
production operations. The filing did not indicate whether the unit had fully 
resumed normal operations or quantify any impact on gasoline output.

   The latest incident follows an October 21 disruption at the same refinery's 
East Plant, when a loss of steam from a third-party supplier forced multiple 
processing units to shut down.

   DTN reached out to CITGO Petroleum for additional details but did not 
receive an immediate response.

   
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