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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #134945
State Police #11-06723
Accident Date2011-10-26
Report Date 2011-11-01
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
Sulfur Dioxide32mFlare at the tower compressor pumpNOYESNO25.0 pounds

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures

ExxonMobil was trying to bring the rates up on a unit. The tower pressure exceeded what the compressor could pump. This resulted in flaring of SO2.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

No Information Given.

Notes/Remedial Actions

Another compressor was attached until the pressure went back down.