Statement by ExxonMobil Pipeline Company Regarding Crude Oil Release into Yellowstone River in Montana
July 02 2011 - 1:22PM
Business Wire
ExxonMobil Pipeline Company issued the following statement
concerning a crude release into the Yellowstone River in
Montana:
“Early on the morning of July 2, we discovered an undetermined
amount of crude oil was released into the Yellowstone River from an
ExxonMobil Pipeline Company (EMPCo) pipeline. EMPCo deeply regrets
this release and is working hard with local emergency authorities
to mitigate the impacts of this release on the surrounding
communities and to the environment.
The release originated from a 12” crude pipeline operated by
EMPCo that runs from Silver Tip, MT to Billings, MT. The pipeline
has been shutdown and the segment where the release occurred has
been isolated. All appropriate state and federal authorities have
been alerted.
At this early stage, we have no information on the cause of the
incident, and we are working to determine the amount of oil
released. ExxonMobil has activated its North American Regional
Response Team to assist in the clean up efforts. A claims number
1-888-382-0043 has also been established to assist individuals who
might have been impacted by this event.
We recognize the seriousness of this incident and are working
hard to address it. Our principal focus is on protecting the safety
and health of the public and our employees. We will, of course,
also begin a thorough investigation of the cause of this
unfortunate event. We will provide additional information as it
becomes available.”
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