Valero McKee, Texas, refinery reports emissions from FCCU stack vent V-20
VLO•Valero reported emissions from the FCCU stack vent V-20 at its McKee refinery in Texas, which has a capacity of 195,000 barrels per day.
1. Emissions reported
Valero said the McKee refinery experienced an excess opacity-only event when the unit’s protective instrumentation and safety instrumented system activated as designed. Refinery personnel followed established procedures for a controlled response to minimize emissions.
