Jill Davis, Media, Issues and Crisis Manager for Shell Oil Company has confirmed the authenticity of this Motiva Statement June 14, 2011
A Dow Jones Newswire article published Friday, June 10, 2011 (below), discussed the future source of crude oil supplies for Motiva Enterprises Port Arthur, Texas, facility. The article referenced a source who indicated that Saudi Arabia will be the sole supplier of crude oil for the expanded facility. In response to this assertion, Motiva reiterates that no sole-source supply arrangements have been made for the Port Arthur refinery. The company will continue reviewing its various supply options for a cost-efficient source of crude.