Valero Corpus Christi refinery reports emissions from flares
VLO•Valero reported emissions from flares at its Corpus Christi refinery’s West Plant after upset conditions in Complex 1 required venting that resulted in emissions above the reportable quantity.
1. Refinery emissions
Valero reported that upset conditions in Complex 1 at its Corpus Christi, Texas, refinery required venting to a facility flare, resulting in emissions above the reportable quantity. Process streams were routed to an authorized control device using flare gas recovery to minimize emissions. The West Plant has a capacity of 290,000 barrels per day.
