Aug 31, 2017

Daily Mail | 30 Aug, 2017 | Shell and Exxon say hazardous chemicals have been released from Texas refineries damaged in Harvey downpours |

Exxon Mobil Corp.'s refinery in Baytown, Texas also had 15 pounds of chemical compound benzene released from the oil and gas facility

  • Damage from Hurricane Harvey caused a roof to sink in at the Shell oil refinery in Deer Park, Texas, releasing hazardous pollutants into the air
  • Shell said in a statement this week that 100 pounds of benzene and 100 pounds of toluene were released due to destruction from the severe storm
  • Exxon Mobil Corp.'s refinery in Baytown, Texas also had 15 pounds of chemical compound benzene released from the oil and gas facility this week
  • 'This is an unprecedented storm, and we have taken every effort to minimize emissions and safely shut down equipment,' Exxon spokeswoman Charlotte Huffaker said in a statement
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