DATE: March 14, 2007 11:59:28 PST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Shell Statement Regarding Smoke Cloud Observed at Refinery
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
At approximately 10:50 a.m. on Wednesday March 14, 2007, Shell employees reported a black plume of smoke emanating from the incinerator for the Sulfur Recovery Unit (SRU #3). At 11:02 no further smoke was seen coming from the unit.
Air quality monitoring was conducted during and after the incident, and observed no detectable levels of substances that could create increased health risk to the public.
There is no report of fire or injuries at this time. All appropriate notifications have been made. Both the Skagit Department of Emergency Management and the Northwest Clean Air Agency have responded on scene.
Shell employees noticed the smoke during restart procedures of the unit and Shell's response procedures were activated. The source of the smoke is under investigation and appropriate steps will be taken prior to restarting the unit.
For more information contact:
Gerald Baron
voice: (360) 303-9123
gbaron@baron-co.com
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