ExxonMobil's Joliet Reports Flood Impact After Power Outage


   
Miguel E. Andujar
DTN Refined Fuels Market Reporter

   DAVENPORT, FL (DTN) -- Floodwater overwhelmed a pump Thursday (9/17) at 
ExxonMobil's 275,000 bpd Joliet refinery in Channahon, Illinois, resulting in 
an oil release into water, a filing with the Illinois Emergency Management 
Agency (IEMA) said. 

   The incident was reported just four days after a weekend power outage at the 
facility that triggered a site shutdown and safety flaring,

   In the latest filing, ExxonMobil said it deployed a containment boom as part 
of cleanup efforts. No evacuations or assistance from state agencies were 
required.

   The Joliet refinery accounts for above 6% of Midwest refining capacity, 
based on Energy Information Administration data, and is an important supplier 
of gasoline and diesel to the Chicago and broader Midwest markets.

   DTN reached out to ExxonMobil for additional details but did not get an 
immediate response.

    




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