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Valero (26003), Norco

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #82697
State Police #05-06986
Accident Date2005-10-01
Report Date 2005-10-07
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
Sulfur Dioxide0 h 30 mWet Gas CompressorNOYESNO3,008.0 pounds
Particulate Matter0 h 30 mWet Gas CompressorNOYESNO1.0 pounds
Hydrogen Sulfide0 h 30 mWet Gas CompressorNONONO8.0 pounds
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)0 h 30 mWet Gas CompressorNONOYES37.0 pounds
Carbon Monoxide0 h 30 mWet Gas CompressorNOYESNO98.0 pounds
Nitrogen Oxide0 h 30 mWet Gas CompressorNOYESYES18.0 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Process Upset

Wet gas compressor tripped due to sudden loss of lube oil pressure. Gas processed by compressor was directed to flare.

Discharge Preventable -

Notes/Remedial Actions

Still under investigation - no procedures or preventative measures identified.