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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 105896 |
| State Police # | 08-02987 |
| Accident Date | 2008-05-23 |
| Report Date | 2008-05-30 |
| 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 |
| Flammable Vapor | NO | NO | YES | 976.1 pounds | ||
| Highly Reactive Volatile Organic Compounds (HRVOCs) | NO | NO | NO | 205.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Corrosion
OIl was found on the piping insulation on the 1st stage suction line to the GLA-2X gas compressor at the PCLA-2. Two pinhole leaks had developed in the line due to corrosion.
Discharge Preventable - No
This line has been inspected in accordance with API guidelines, and there ha been no history of leaks on this line.
Notes/Remedial Actions
Once the extent of the leaks was evaluated, a detailed plan was developed to safely shutdown the compressor and replace the leaking portion of the line. Unit rate were cut in order to perform this work, and several Refinery units were required to adjust rates in order to accommodate the downtime. Gas was completely diverted from the compressor ending the release.
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