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Marathon Ashland Petroleum (3165), Garyville

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #93979
State Police #07-00735
Accident Date2007-02-14
Report Date 2007-02-16
Follow-up Date 2007-02-20
Follow-up: Yes

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
Sulfur Dioxide5hNorth Flare and Heater/Boiler CAPNOYESNO716.0 pounds
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)North Flare and Heater/Boiler CAPNONOYES35.0 pounds

Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity

Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure

Recycle compressors shutdown in the Gasoline Desulfurization Unit

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

Stopped hydrocarbon carryover to Amine Scrubber which reduced pressure in the Amine Flash Drum.