Oil & Gas
EXXONMOBIL Baytown and Beaumont refineries have started producing fuel at reduced rates while ferrying of crude oil and refined product pipelines in the Gulf and other regions of Texas have restarted as recovery continues from Hurricane Harvey. Offshore production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico and onshore facilities have resumed normal operations.
Jerry Wascom, president, ExxonMobil Refining and Supply Company, said the company is making good progress safely restoring operations to pre-storm levels. “We have brought in gasoline, diesel and jet fuel from other regions to supplement our own production to ensure a quick return of reliable supply to our customers.”
Crude oil and refined product pipelines operated by ExxonMobil Pipeline Company to and from the Baytown refinery are in service. Pipelines from Baytown to San Antonio and Irving, Texas have returned to full service and terminals in those locations have reopened. Pipeline services to all ExxonMobil throughput and exchange terminals have been restored. As a result, fuel supplies available to consumers have largely returned to normal levels.
Bryan Milton, president, ExxonMobil Fuels, Lubricants and Specialties Marketing Company, said, “Following the storm, we worked closely with our partners and customers who sell our branded products to maximize the fuel supplies that were available to consumers and emergency responders. It’s important to recognize the role of our industry in enabling recovery from the unprecedented impacts of Harvey.”
The company is working to restore chemical and lubricants manufacturing operations. The Baytown chemical plant, Mont Belvieu plastics plant and Beaumont polyethylene plant have resumed normal operations. The Baytown olefins plant is operating at reduced rates. The Beaumont chemical plant and the lubricants blending and packaging plant have resumed operations and are ramping up toward pre-storm production capacity.
On his part, Neil Chapman, president, ExxonMobil Chemical Company, said because of the extensive planning and preparation efforts, the company were able to protect the infrastructure of its manufacturing plants. He said the company is well positioned to resume operations at sites impacted by the storm in a timely fashion.
ExxonMobil employees continue to dedicate countless hours and resources to support recovery of communities impacted by effects of the storm. The company’s employees have provided hands-on assistance with flood relief by physically removing sheetrock and insulation, caring for children, preparing meals and sorting donations, among many other activities.
– Sept 25, 2017 @ 13:19 GMT
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