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Marathon Ashland Petroleum (3165), Garyville
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 79431 |
| State Police # | 05-03522 |
| Accident Date | 2005-05-28 |
| Report Date | 2005-06-02 |
| 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 |
| Butane | Unknown | North Flare (EIQ No. 83-74) | NO | NO | YES | 914.0 |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | Unknown | North Flare (EIQ No. 83-74) | NO | NO | NO | 26.0 |
| Sulfur Dioxide | Unknown | North Flare (EIQ No. 83-74) | NO | YES | NO | 49.0 |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Process Upset
The regenerate stream from the Unit 28 Butane Isomerization Liquid Feed Drier was inadvertently blocked in. The Liquid Feed Drier then over-pressured and released to the flare.
Discharge Preventable - Yes
Notes/Remedial Actions
The rundown line was opened up and the regenerate was routed to the Tank Farm to lower the pressure of the Liquid Feed Drier. This incident is currently under investigation.
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