Refinery releases oily water during storm

June 1, 2006
Citgo Petroleum Corp. said containment boom was deployed in response to the release of oily water into the ship channel near its 156,750-b/cd Corpus Christi, Tex., refinery.

By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, June 1 -- Citgo Petroleum Corp. said containment boom was deployed in response to the release of oily water into the ship channel near its 156,750-b/cd Corpus Christi, Tex., refinery.

The release occurred during heavy storms, creating pockets of oily water and isolated areas of sheen. No injuries were reported.