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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #101896
State Police #No Information Given
Accident Date2007-12-06
Report Date 2008-02-05
Follow-up Date 0000-00-00
Follow-up: Yes

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing

Other

Discharge Preventable - No

Notes/Remedial Actions

Written report from Exxon Mobile surrounding the Ammonia Acid Gas flaring incident stating the release of Hydrogen Sulfide due to a leak in the pressure control valve as well as a fault in the wiring system. Report states that wiring pairs have been replaced. An alarm will be placed to alert Console Operator when valve is in the open position to allow Acid gas to flow to flare. Long term improvements to upgrade the control of devices to a more robust control connection. Finally evaluate controles to be managed on a regular interval.