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Krueger, Kazeem, Kane issue statement on Monroe Energy incident at Chelsea tank farm, Aston Township

Rep. Carol Kazeem    December 23, 2025 | 3:19 PM

BROOKHAVEN, Dec. 23 – State Reps. Leanne Krueger and Carol Kazeem, both D-Delaware; and State Sen. John Kane, D-Delaware, today released the following statement regarding the Monroe Energy incident and ongoing cleanup efforts in Aston Township:

“We are deeply concerned by reports received this week regarding the release of up to 9,000 barrels of unleaded gasoline associated with MIPC LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Monroe Energy LLC, at its Chelsea Tank Farm in Aston Township. Monroe Energy has notified nearby residents of the incident, and multiple regulatory agencies were informed, including the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and the Environmental Protection Agency.

“PHMSA has issued a corrective action order to Monroe Energy related to the tank failure, and DEP is evaluating enforcement action that may require Monroe Energy to provide bottled water to Aston Township residents who rely on private wells in impacted neighborhoods. Any residents in the area with private wells should contact Monroe immediately.

“We appreciate the continued oversight by state and federal agencies and will remain engaged to ensure appropriate actions are taken to protect public health and the environment.”

Members of the media seeking additional information may contact Krueger’s office at 717-443-1075. Members of the public seeking information should call the PADEP at 800-541-2050.

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