Flint Hills Reports Emission at Corpus Christi Refinery


   
   HOUSTON, TX (DTN) -- Flint Hills Resources reported Monday (5/4) an emission 
event at its 270,000 bpd West refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas, caused by a 
piping failure, according to an initial report filed with state regulators.

   "On May 3, 2026, at approximately 08:45 AM, a leak occurred from a hole in 
piping located in an elevated pipe rack. The cause of the event is currently 
under investigation," the filing with the Texas Commission on Environmental 
Quality stated.

   The event lasted 10 hours and released an estimated 20 pounds of benzene and 
2,800 pounds of unspeciated volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

   Response teams isolated the affected line and installed a clamp, ending the 
release by 10:00 a.m. CST on Sunday (5/3).   A ground spill was also cleaned 
up, according to the filing.




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