Ammonia leak at Coffeyville Kansas plant

Saturday afternoon, emergency personnel responded to an ammonia leak at the CVR nitrogen plant in Coffeyville, Kansas.

In a statement released by CVR Energy Saturday, “CVR Partners confirms that today (Saturday) at approximately 4:00 PM central, an ammonia release occurred at the Coffeyville Kansas fertilizer facility.  Several individuals were transported offsite for evaluation.  The Company has responded to the incident and will investigate what occurred.  Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.”

EMS units from around southeast Kansas responded to the event. 

There is currently no threat to the general public.