Martin Midstream Partners Statement on Crude Oil Pipeline Spill
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KILGORE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
On June 15, 2024, Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (NASDAQ: MMLP) (the “Partnership”) became aware of a spill of approximately 2,000 barrels of crude oil originating from the Partnership’s transfer pipeline which connects our Sandyland Terminal to the Smackover Refinery in Smackover, Union County, Arkansas. The Partnership is working closely with the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to respond to the spill.
The Partnership has dedicated the necessary resources, equipment, and personnel to conduct and expedite oil recovery and cleanup activities. In addition, specialized equipment to remove oil from Holmes Creek and Smackover Creek are being utilized to prevent sheen from traveling further downstream. As of June 23, 2024, clean-up efforts have recovered approximately 1,250 barrels of crude oil and efforts are on-going under a Unified Command structure led by the EPA.
About Martin Midstream Partners
Martin Midstream Partners LP, headquartered in Kilgore, Texas, is a publicly traded limited partnership with a diverse set of operations focused primarily in the Gulf Coast region of the United States. MMLP’s primary business lines include: (1) terminalling, processing, and storage services for petroleum products and by-products; (2) land and marine transportation services for petroleum products and by-products, chemicals, and specialty products; (3) sulfur and sulfur-based products processing, manufacturing, marketing and distribution; and (4) marketing, distribution, and transportation services for natural gas liquids and blending and packaging services for specialty lubricants and grease. To learn more, visit www.MMLP.com. Follow Martin Midstream Partners L.P. on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formerly known as Twitter).
What caused the crude oil spill involving Martin Midstream Partners on June 15, 2024?
The spill involved approximately 2,000 barrels of crude oil from Martin Midstream Partners' transfer pipeline connecting Sandyland Terminal to Smackover Refinery in Union County, Arkansas.
How much crude oil was recovered by Martin Midstream Partners after the spill?
Approximately 1,250 barrels of crude oil were recovered by June 23, 2024.
What agencies are involved in the cleanup of the Martin Midstream Partners oil spill?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission are involved.
What measures are Martin Midstream Partners taking to address the oil spill?
The company has dedicated resources, equipment, and personnel to expedite oil recovery and cleanup activities, including using specialized equipment to prevent the oil from traveling downstream.
What is the impact of the Martin Midstream Partners oil spill on the environment?
The spill may impact Holmes Creek and Smackover Creek, with ongoing efforts to prevent further contamination.
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