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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 106022 |
| State Police # | 08-02812 |
| Accident Date | 2008-05-16 |
| Report Date | 2008-05-23 |
| Follow-up Date | 0000-00-00 |
| Follow-up: | No |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Isobutane | Depropanizer feed line | NO | NO | YES | 2,034.7 pounds | |
| Butane | depropanizer feed line | NO | NO | YES | 271.3 pounds | |
| Propane | depropanizer feed line | NO | NO | YES | 406.9 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Corrosion
A leak was discovered on the Depropanizer feed line at the #3 Light Ends Unit. Caused by underdeposit corrosion due to residual acid attack
Discharge Preventable - No
The line has been inspected according to API guidelines and no history of leaks on this line.
Notes/Remedial Actions
The leak was isolated and the line depressured.
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