Refinery releases oily water during storm

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.
June 1, 2006

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.

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