Gasket failure at Huntsman Odessa plant releases gas
A faulty gasket in a well head flange at Huntsman Polymers Odessa cavern caused the release of more than 100 tons of natural gas liquids Tuesday night. No injuries were reported amid a northeasterly to southwesterly wind spread odor across Odessa as flaring continued beyond midnight. investigators from Huntsman and the state environmental agency cautioned the incident was not toxic despite the volatile gases.
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Crude oil hits 14 year peak above $38 a barrel
Washington AP reports crude oil closed above 38 per barrel for the first time in 14 years as demand and limited gasoline supplies push prices higher. April crude on NYMEX rose to 38.35, settled at 38.18, with gasoline stocks below five year averages and demand rising.
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Former OPD Officer Returns to Odessa for FNL Shoot
Raigen Thornton, a former Odessa Police Department officer, appears on the set of Friday Night Lights in Odessa. He stacks labeled medical gear in his modified Dodge Ram, keeping boxes and trays organized with a notebook, while colleagues recall his readiness and meticulous habit.
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