Alon USA Reports Flaring at Big Spring Refinery


   
   HOUSTON TX, (DTN) -- Alon USA, a subsidiary of Delek U.S. Holdings, reported 
flaring at the South Flare unit of its 74,000 bpd Big Spring, Texas, refinery,  
according to an initial report filed with state regulators.

   The incident began at 10:46 a.m. on Monday (7/13) and lasted approximately 
13 hours before concluding at 11:46 p.m. that same evening.

   The release originated from the facility's South Flare, which is connected 
to the Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU). According to the report, the event 
was caused by an equipment malfunction that resulted in sulfur dioxide 
emissions exceeding the reportable quantity limit of 118.7 pounds per hour.




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