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Energy & Environment

Harris County Continues To Pressure Industry Polluters

Travis Bubenik

Posted on June 27, 2019 · The county is planning a federal lawsuit against Valero's Houston refinery.

Tags Arkema environment harris county attorney Intercontinental Terminals Company ITC fire KMCO chemical plant fire oil and gas petrochemical industry pollution valero

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UPDATE: No Injuries Reported In Explosion At Valero Refinery In Texas City

HPM Digital Team

Posted on April 19, 2018 · All personnel have been accounted for and there have been no injuries or fatalities

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EPA Chief in Houston: Some Neighborhoods ‘Overburdened’ With Pollution

Dave Fehling

Posted on April 23, 2015 · The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is promising to do more to reduce pollution in Houston neighborhoods that lie near refineries and chemical plants.

Tags energy environment epa gina mccarthy manchester news valero

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Valero Refinery Gets ‘Industrial District’ Designation

Florian Martin

Posted on December 17, 2014 · The Houston City Council has voted to de-annex a Valero refinery. That didn't sit well with community activists.

Tags city council energy environment news valero

Energy & Environment

Residents Urge City Council Not To De-Annex Valero Refinery

Florian Martin

Posted on December 17, 2014 · San Antonio-based oil company Valero has asked Houston City Council to effectively de-annex its refinery in the Manchester neighborhood in the East End. That has triggered some angry responses from residents.

Tags city council energy environment news oil refineries valero

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