Chemical plant upset triggers flaring at Motiva, Texas complex, sources say
ReutersMar 3, 2026 10:02 PM
HOUSTON, March 3 (Reuters) - A malfunction at the chemical plant triggered flaring at the Motiva Enterprises Port Arthur, Texas petrochemical complex on Tuesday, said people familiar with plant operations.
The company filed a notice telling nearby residents flaring might be required by operations at the complex that include the nation's largest refinery, which has a capacity of 640,500 barrels per day.
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