Valero's Port Arthur Refinery Releases Odorous Vapor From Faulty Oil Tank

(Bloomberg) -- Valero Energy Corp., the largest
U.S. refiner, said a faulty storage tank at its Port Arthur,
Texas, refinery, yesterday released smelly vapors.

``Due to a mechanical problem with a roof of a storage tank
at the Valero Port Arthur Refinery on Saturday, there was a
release of vapors that caused a noxious odor,'' spokesman Bill
Day said. ``Refinery officials notified the proper authorities
and immediately began efforts to halt the release.''


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