VALERO REFINING TEXAS CITY REFINERY
Incident Details
- Incident ID: 439528
- Date/Time Discovered: Apr 18, 2025 00:24
- Facility: VALERO REFINING TEXAS CITY REFINERY
- Physical Location: 1301 LOOP 197 S; TEXAS CITY, TX 77590
- County: GALVESTON
- Event Type: EMISSIONS EVENT
- RN Number: RN100238385
Description
SummaryAt the Valero Refining Texas City Refinery in Texas City, a sulfur dioxide release occurred during facility operations. Sulfur dioxide is a dangerous chemical that can cause serious breathing problems, especially for people with asthma or other respiratory conditions. Residents near the refinery should stay indoors, close all windows and doors, and contact local health authorities if they experience any chest tightness, coughing, or difficulty breathing.
What was emitted- 607.00 POUNDS of Sulfur dioxide
How did it happenAn equipment issue in the GOHT SRU TRN 1 caused a unit upset and excess SO2 emissions to occur from incinerator G18-1403 resulting in the exceedance of the SO2 RQ.