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New Source Review (NSR) Permitting

United Refining Company, Warren, Pennsylvania Refinery - Permitting Information

1. Facility Information

United Refining Company, Warren, Pennsylvania Refinery

2. Location

15 Bradley Street, Box 780, Warren, PA 16365-3299

3. Distance from US/Canada Border

Approximately 91 km

4. Facility Type and Size

A petroleum refinery and associated storage tanks and loading racks on a 92 acre site in the City of Warren, Warren County, Pennsylvania.

5. Sources of Emissions

A proposed 10 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) steam methane reformer (SMR) Hydrogen Plant.

6. Type of Fuel

Natural Gas

7. Type and Quantity of Emissions

Table 1: PSD Applicability Summary Table

Pollutant PTE (tpy) PSD Significance (tpy) PSD Triggered
PM 3.49 25 No
PM10 3.58 15 No
PM2.5 2.60 10 No
NO2 18.39 40 No
CO 8.32 100 No
Pb 2.4 E -04 0.7 No
CO2e 114,914 75,000 Yes

Table 2:  NNSR Applicability Summary Table

Pollutant PTE (tpy) NNSR Significance (tpy) NNSR Triggered
NOx 18.39 40 No
VOC  4.14 40 No
SO2  0.44 40 No

8. Emission Control Technology

Technip Elevated Flare

9. Date Permit Application Received

April 22, 2014

10. Stack Height and Diameter

95 ft, height, 45 inches in diameter

11. Permit Agency Contact

Edward Painter, Air Quality Engineering Specialist
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Northwest Regional Office
230 Chestnut Street
Meadville, PA 16335
Phone:  814-332-6977
Fax:  814-332-6117
epainter@pa.gov