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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #109406
State Police #08-06136
Accident Date2008-09-22
Report Date 2008-09-25
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
IsobutaneNIGalkylation reactor pipingNONOYESBRQ

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: No Information Given

According to the LDEQ incident report, a pinhole leak in alkylation reactor piping released isobutane.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

The line was depressurized in order to install a clamp on the line. The release is BRQ.