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September 11, 2014 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

TPC Group Operations Update – (Spanish) 09/11/14

Septiembre 11, 2014

 
Estimado Vecino:

 

TPC Group pone un valor significativo en la oportunidad para compartir información con nuestros vecinos, tener un diálogo abierto con nuestros vecinos, y recibir retroalimentación de nuestros vecinos para asegurar que nuestras operaciones tienen un impacto positivo en la comunidad donde vivimos, trabajamos y criamos a nuestra familia. En el espíritu de compartir información, queremos informarles sobre el proyecto de expansión. Se les comunicó el principio de este proyecto en Octubre de 2010, y ahora les comunicamos lo siguiente.

En aquel momento, TPC Group notificó a los vecinos que la Empresa había solicitado una modificación del permiso de emisiones de aire para el proyecto de expansión previsto para la instalación de nueva unidad en Houston, ubicado en Park Place Boulevard. El permiso fue recibido en Junio de 2011 y la construcción se inició poco después. Desde entonces, hemos proporcionado las actualizaciones regulares sobre el proyecto, incluyendo la actividad y progreso de la construcción, y planes de tráfico.

Tenemos el agrado de informarle que estamos a punto de terminar la construcción del proyecto de expansión  y comenzar las fases que es la marcha y arranque. Durante el transcurso de este proyecto, TPC Group empleo 971 contratistas adicionales,  trabajando más de 2,300,000 de horas desde el principio del proyecto, y ha logrado una “World Class” tasa TRIR de 0.17 en términos de seguridad rendimiento.

Al final de la construcción de la nueva unidad, que utilizaron los mejores controles y tecnología disponible, TPC tendrá la capacidad de atender a las demandas internacionales de la producción de éter metil butilo terciario (MTBE) y éter butílico terciario etílico (ETBE)  satisfacer la demanda interna de la producción de isobutileno.

A principios de Septiembre, empezaran las revisiones de la unidad, siguiendo la fase de marcha y arranque. Esto requerirá actividades  que posiblemente sean visible y audibles a nuestros vecinos. Por lo tanto, como nuestro vecino, queremos asegurarnos de que usted sepa qué, se puede esperar durante el proceso y actividades.

Estas actividades continuaran en marcha hasta que el proyecto esté listo para el arranque. Parte de la revisión, es verificar que el equipo instalado esté funcionando como es diseñado. Estas actividades incluyen la verificación de que cada componente funcione correctamente, elabora y pone a prueba toda la tubería y equipo para asegurar su integridad y la disponibilidad para el servicio. Los procedimientos detallados se utilizan durante la puesta en marcha para asegurar que la planta está lista para el inicio. Actividades de puesta en marcha están previstas para ser completa a principios de Noviembre. Una vez que actividades de puesta en marcha se ha completado, a continuación, la fase el arranque del proyecto se iniciaría a mediados de Noviembre.

La seguridad de nuestros vecinos, nuestros empleados y el medio ambiente es de suma importancia para nuestra Empresa. La protección de nuestros grupos de interés es fundamental para mantener lo requerido de excelencia que nos esforzamos por lograr cada día. Es nuestro compromiso de estar a su disposición en caso de tener alguna pregunta, comentario o inquietud con respecto a este proyecto.

TPC Group proporcionará notificaciones de cortesía para nuestros vecinos de actividades de la planta que pueden afectar directamente a la comunidad como resultado de  las fases de puesta en marcha y arranque de la unidad mediante el uso de la Community Awareness and Emergency Response (CAER) línea al 281-476-2237. Además, si usted no se ha inscrito para recibir correos electrónicos de TPC Group, y quisiera, por favor visite TPC Group en el internet y unirse a la lista de correo: Join Mailing List.

 

Atentamente,

 

Tony Wisenbaker                                                                Sara Cronin
Plant Manager                                                                    Director, Corporate Communications
713-740-4238                                                                    713.475.5243

September 11, 2014 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

TPC Group Operations Update – 09/11/14

 

Dec 31, 1969
TPC Group Operations Update – 091114

September 11, 2014 

Dear Neighbor:

 

TPC Group places significant value on the opportunity we have to share information with our neighbors, have open dialogue, and receive feedback to ensure our operations have limited impact on the community where we live, work and raise our families. In the spirit of information sharing, we want to update you on the expansion project we first communicated about in October 2010.

At that time, TPC Group notified its neighbors that the Company had applied for an air emissions permit amendment required for a capital expansion project slated for the Houston facility, located on Park Place Boulevard. The permit was received in June 2011 and construction began shortly thereafter. Since then, we have provided regular updates on the project, including construction activity and progress, traffic plans and improvements made along the way.

We are pleased to tell you we are nearing construction completion and beginning the commissioning and startup phases of the project. During the course of this project, TPC Group has had up to an additional 970 contractors on site, working more than 2,300,000 man-hours since the beginning of the project, and has achieved a “World Class” TRIR rate of 0.17 in terms of safety performance.

Upon completion of the unit, which utilizes best available controls and technology, TPC will serve international demands with the production of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE) and fulfill internal raw material supply needs by producing isobutylene.

In early September, we will begin commissioning of the unit and enter into the startup phase. This will require activity that may be visible or audible to those surrounding the facility. Therefore, as our neighbor, we want to make sure you know what to expect during this process.

Commissioning activities will continue until the project is ready for start-up. Commissioning verifies that the equipment is installed and functions as it was designed. These activities include verifying that every component functions properly, prepares and tests all of the piping and equipment to ensure its integrity and readiness for service.  Detailed procedures are used during commissioning to ensure that the plant is ready for startup. Commissioning activities are scheduled to be complete by early November. Once commissioning is completed, then the startup phase of the project would begin in mid-November.

The safety of our neighbors, our employees and the environment is of utmost concern to our Company.  The protection of our stakeholders is critical to maintaining the standards of excellence we strive to achieve each day.  It is our commitment to be available to you should you have any questions, comments or concerns regarding this project.

TPC Group will provide courtesy notifications for our neighbors on any plant activities that may directly impact the community as a result of the commissioning and startup of the unit by using the Community Awareness Emergency Response (CAER) line at 281-476-2237. Additionally, if you have not signed up to receive e-mails from TPC Group, and would like to, please visit TPC Group on line and Join Mailing List.

 

Sincerely,

 

Tony Wisenbaker                                                              Sara Cronin, APR
Plant Manager                                                                   Director, Corporate Communications
713-740-4238                                                                  713.475.5243

August 15, 2014 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

Back to School Safety

 

Back to School Safety

As the summer draws to an end, it’s time to prepare you and your child to go back to school. Being prepared is key to having an optimal learning environment. Here are some tips and reminders to make this school year a great one.

Parents:  Be cautious when driving through school zones. When you see a school bus, use extra caution and watch for darting children.

  • Make sure your child knows his/her name, home phone number and address.
  • Go over safety and stranger danger rules- If you don’t have a “code word” establish one now and teach your child about only going with adults who know the code word.
  • Get to know your children’s friends.
  • Make sure your child knows playground etiquette as well as being patient and taking turns.

If you are a parent with older children:

  • If your child is staying home for the first time, talk to your children about rules for staying home alone and establish guidelines for when it is acceptable to answer the door or telephone.
  • Reinforce to your child to remain aware of their surroundings when alone.
  • Talk to your child about their day, classes, activities and friends.
  • Teach your child about setting goals and time management.

 For more “Back to School Safety Tips”, visit

http://houstontx.gov/police/pdfs/back2school.pdf.

July 29, 2014 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

August 4th – Junk Waste

“Junk Waste” is defined as items such as furniture, appliances, and other bulky material.

Tree Waste is accepted during Junk Waste Months; however, to ensure your Tree Waste is recycled, you may hold your tree waste materials until the next Tree Waste designated month or take it to a Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Center.

Junk Waste months are February, April, June, August, October and December.

June 30, 2014 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

Juvenile Curfew – HPD

Even though school is out, there is still a juvenile curfew in the City of Houston. The curfew applies to juveniles under the age of 17.

Juveniles cannot remain, walk, run, drive or ride about in or upon any public place in the city between the hours of 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 12 a.m. (midnight) to 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

There are exceptions, such as being with parents, which are listed here on the City of Houston website.

http://www.houstontx.gov/police/juvenile…

For more information, call the HPD Juvenile Division at 713-731-5335.

June 5, 2014 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

TPC Group Operations Update – June 5, 2014

This is an update to notify our neighbors that the ALL CLEAR was sounded at approximately 1:30 p.m. in response to a bomb threat received earlier this morning.  In order to ensure the safety of all team members and surrounding area, we activated the necessary plans which include notifying local authorities. A thorough sweep of the facility was conducted. HPD Bomb Squad did not find anything of concern. All personnel have returned to their work location and operations resume as normal.

Should you have questions, please contact Sara Cronin at sara.cronin@tpcgrp.com or 713.475.5243.


TPC Group

May 19, 2014 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

Early Voting for the May 27th Primary Runoff Election

Neighbors,

Early voting for the May 27th runoff election is here! Early voting runs from Monday, May 19th until Friday, May 23rd. Early voting polling locations will be open from 7am until 7pm, and you can vote at any of the regular early voting locations in Harris County. Don’t forget your ID! For a full list of locations, including address information, please view this PDF file.

Election day is Tuesday, May 27th. 

With numerous important statewide and local races yet to be decided, every vote counts going into next Tuesday’s election. For a list of Republican candidates on the runoff ballot, please see click here.

For a list of Democratic Candidates visit this link.

If you have any questions regarding the election do not hesitate to email your Republican Precinct Chairman, Carlos Perrett, at carlosperrett24@gmail.com