Motiva Confirms Release of 'Petroleum Coke Dust' from Port Arthur Refinery, Sets Up Claims Line

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Port Arthur residents can call 1-800-451-7746 if they were affected by Friday's dust release.

12newsnow.com - by Raegan Gibson - July 1, 2019

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Motiva confirmed to 12News a 'petroleum coke dust' release happened on Friday. 

The written statement said the Port Arthur refinery had 'an event' that resulted in the release of the dust. 

A claims line has been set up as a 'cautionary measure' for anyone who was affected by the release. 

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