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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #110793
State Police #08-07353
Accident Date2008-11-14
Report Date 2008-11-20
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
Process WaterNo information givenno information givenNONONOBRQ

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing

According to the LDEQ incident report, a leak on a white gas scrubber underflow line released process water with catalyst fines.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

Potential impact to public due to the close proximity of leak to the rail line. Leak did reach railine but is non hazardous process water. Release is BRQ.