Corpus Christi refineries seek new water sources amid crisis
The Texas Tribune • • nation
Key Points:
- Corpus Christi faces a potential water emergency within two months, threatening refinery operations that produce nearly 1 million barrels of refined products daily, including 5% of the U.S. gasoline supply.
- Industrial water use accounts for 50-60% of the city's consumption, and refineries like Flint Hills Resources and ExxonMobil are seeking alternative water sources, including treated wastewater, to maintain production.
- A prolonged water shortage could force refineries to reduce output, impacting local jobs, regional economic activity, and fuel supplies across Texas and potentially the nation.
- The city is pursuing multiple solutions such as increasing pipeline capacity, drilling wells, and reviving a halted desalination plant project, while also enforcing water conservation measures among residents.
- Industry leaders and state
