# CITGO Petroleum

Type: Company

Source: Climate Intelligence Brief — https://getclimatebrief.com/entity/citgo-petroleum
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## Timeline

- **2026-06-01**: Projected Critical Point — Estimated date for Stage 3 restrictions if reservoir levels continue their current decline.
- **2026-03-20**: Emergency Search — Major refinery operators publicly confirm they are seeking alternative water supplies to maintain operations.
- **2026-01-15**: Stage 1 Restrictions — Local authorities issue initial water conservation mandates for industrial users.
- **2024**: Persistent Drought — Prolonged drought conditions across South Texas begin depleting regional reservoirs.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Corpus Christi Refineries Scramble for Water Amid Looming Texas Crisis
2026-03-20 18:35:21 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Refineries in Corpus Christi, a critical hub for U.S. fuel production, are urgently seeking alternative water sources to avert operational shutdowns. The looming water shortage threatens to disrupt regional gasoline and jet fuel supplies, highlighting the growing vulnerability of energy infrastructure to climate-induced resource scarcity.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/corpus-christi-refineries-water-crisis-texas-energy

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