Valero Texas City refinery releases 190 barrels of crude oil
Valero Refining Texas City Refinery reported an emissions event on October 4, 2026, due to a leak from a flange on a crude oil transfer line. Approximately 190 barrels of crude oil were released to the ground, prompting immediate pressure reduction in the line, cleanup activities, and engagement of a third-party environmental contractor.
s. Refinery Filing Valero Refining Texas City Refinery (This item is an automated alert generated directly from a government database of environmental notices filed by energy companies. ) Cause: During routine rounds, operations personnel discovered a leak from a flange on a crude oil transfer line. The leak resulted in an estimated release of approximately 190 barrels of crude oil to the ground and associated emissions.
Source 1:: Complex 6 Fugitive Emissions F-33 Source 2:: Source 3:: Action taken: Operations immediately reduced pressure in the line to stop the leak. A vacuum truck was mobilized to recover released material and begin cleanup activities. A third-party environmental contractor was engaged to perform remediation and recovery activities. Cleanup and remediation efforts were initiated promptly to minimize environmental impact and associated emissions.
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