Exxon Mobil in Baytown now faces a third lawsuit from the Harris County Attorney’s office, which cites concerns about continued environmental violations at the facility.
The lawsuit filed Thursday against Exxon Mobil stems from emissions reports on Dec. 12, Dec. 16 and Jan. 2 from the chemical plant that resulted in the release of thousands of pounds of pollutants, some of which are known carcinogens. The county is seeking a temporary restraining order and temporary and permanent injunctions.
Exxon Mobil is the world’s largest publicly traded oil and gas company and one of the biggest chemical manufacturers. The Baytown complex sits on about 3,400 acres along the Houston Ship Channel, about 25 miles east of Houston, and includes a refinery and chemical plant that employ about 7,000 people, according to the company’s website.
Previously, the county had sued the company after two industry-related fires last year and the subsequent releases of unauthorized emissions.
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