Houston residents warned of flaring from TPC Group facility due to plant issue
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TPC Group's Houston operations have reported an operational issue that may result in intermittent flaring at their facility in southeast Houston. The announcement was issued to notify nearby residents and businesses just before 11:00 a.m.
The company has assured the public that the incident is not expected to impact employees, industrial neighbors, or the surrounding community. TPC Group expressed regret for any inconvenience the flaring might cause.
TPC Group, a producer of value-added products derived from petrochemical raw materials such as C4 hydrocarbons, has an 80-year operating history and is headquartered in Houston. The company provides infrastructure and logistics services along the Gulf Coast, with its products being used in a variety of sectors, including synthetic rubber, fuels, lubricant additives, plastics, and surfactants.
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In addition to its Houston facility, TPC Group operates product terminals in Port Neches, Texas, and Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Houston plant is part of the industrial corridor adjacent to the Houston Ship Channel.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.