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Final environmental reports released on Marathon refinery flares, emissions
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Gabrielle Lopez , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information on the incidents is available from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, which released final reports on the events. Incidents at a petroleum refinery involved the release of contaminants into the air.
Incidents at a petroleum refinery involved the release of contaminants into the air. An electrical issue caused a shutdown and restart of a key process. This process, used to convert petroleum, was affected for several days. As a result, intermittent flaring occurred to maintain safe operation.
The refinery released multiple air contaminant compounds during this time. Carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide were among the substances released. Further information on the incidents is available from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, which released final reports on the events.
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Category: government Published: August 19, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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