Shamrock Products Caused Foul Odor in the Coastal Bend
On January 3, 2024, a valve on a petroleum product storage tank was damaged at Shamrock Products, LLC facility at the Port of Victoria. This caused a mysterious odor around seven counties in the Coastal Bend area.
Crude Oil Release Confirmed at Shamrock Products
The incident was not immediately reported to local officials in Victoria. Some residents reported strong odors throughout the region and various local and state agencies actively began conducting air quality tests throughout a seven-county area.
Update on Mystery Odor Around the Coastal Bend Area
The Goliad County Emergency Management received confirmation of the source of the odor around Goliad County that extended to the Corpus Christi area.
Agencies Monitoring Air Quality
The City of Corpus Christ’s Office of Emergency Management is working with regional agencies to investigate an odor reported in the Corpus Christi area.