Phillips 66 Sweeny, Texas, Refinery Reports Sulfur Dioxide Release


   
   HOUSTON, TX (DTN) -- Phillips 66 reported a flaring at its 277,000 bpd 
Sweeny Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in Old Ocean, Texas, resulting in 
sulfur dioxide emissions following a process upset, according to an initial 
report filed with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

   The emission event began at 9:02 a.m. and concluded at 9:25 a.m. on Monday 
(6/22), according to the filing released on Tuesday (6/23).

   The release was traced to the facility's Coker Flare associated with Unit 
26.2, where an unspecified process upset led to the emissions. The reported 
sulfur dioxide quantity of 517.31 pounds far exceeded the authorized emission 
limit of 4.56 pounds per hour.

   The Sweeny complex is one of the largest refining and petrochemical 
facilities in Texas.




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