HUNTSMAN CORP: Accrues $41MM Environmental Liability at June 30

Huntsman Corporation has accrued US$41 million as of June 30, 2011 and US$48 million as of Dec. 31, 2010 for environmental liabilities.

Of these amounts, US$4 million as of June 30, 2011 and US$13 million as of Dec. 31, 2010 were…

HUNTSMAN CORP: Incurs $34MM EHS Capital Expenditures at June 30

Huntsman Corporation’s capital expenditures for environmental, health, and safety matters totaled US$34 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and US$24 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010.

Salt Lake City, Utah-based Huntsman Corporation manufactures differentiated organic…

TESORO CORP: Subject to EPA’s NOV on Violations at Utah Refinery

Tesoro Corporation, since 2010, has been subject to a Notice of Violation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning the Company’s Utah refinery alleging certain violations of the Clean Air Act at the refinery beginning in 2004.

The Company has investigated…

TESORO CORP: Still Has Claim on Transportation Fuels, Additives

Tesoro Corporation, since Feb. 5, 2010, has been facing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s lawsuit alleging violations of the Clean Air Act and corresponding regulatory requirements concerning the testing and reporting of transportation fuels and fuel additives.

In February 2009, the…

EL PASO CORP: Awaiting EPA’s Response over Bluebell Plant Order

El Paso Corporation has requested that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency close a Compliance Order regarding the Bluebell Gas Plant and is awaiting response from the EPA.

In February 2008, the Company received a Compliance Order from Region 8 of the…

HUNTSMAN CORP: Probe on Petro Araldite Operations Still Ongoing

Huntsman Corporation’s internal investigation of the operations of Petro Araldite Pvt. Ltd. (PAPL), its majority owned joint venture in India, is ongoing.

PAPL manufactures and markets base liquid resins, base solid resins and formulated products in India. The investigation initially focused…

HUNTSMAN CORP: Responsible for Cleanup at Ten Former Facilities

Huntsman Corporation has been notified by third parties of claims against it for cleanup liabilities at about 10 former facilities or third party sites, including, but not limited to, sites listed under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.

Outside…

HUNTSMAN CORP: Still Involved in Lawsuits on MTBE Contamination

Huntsman Corporation continues to be subject to litigation regarding MTBE, which is an oxygenate that is blended with gasoline to reduce vehicle air emissions and to enhance the octane rating of gasoline.

Numerous companies, including refiners, manufacturers and sellers of gasoline,…

HUNTSMAN CORP: Unit May Face Charges on Breaches at Wilton Plant

Huntsman Corporation’s subsidiary in Wilton, U.K., may face possible charges on alleged environmental breaches to Northumbrian Water’s Bran Sands treatment facility.

In May 2007, the Company’s operation in Wilton, U.K., allegedly caused a discharge of wastewater effluent to be made to…

HUNTSMAN CORP: Accrues $40Mil at June 30 for Envt’l. Liabilities

Huntsman Corporation had accrued US$40 million as of June 30, 2010 and US$41 million as of Dec. 31, 2009 for environmental liabilities.

Of these amounts, US$7 million as of June 30, 2010 and US$5 million as of Dec. 31, 2009 were…

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