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Placid Refining (2366), Port Allen
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 137233 |
| PDF Available |  PDF |
| State Police # | 12-00923 |
| Accident Date | 2012-02-15 |
| Report Date | 2012-02-22 |
| 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 Dioxide | 26h | Amines process unit | NO | YES | NO | 3,959.8 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Process Upset
A process unit upset caused liquid carryover to the amine treatment unit reducing the H2S scrubbing capacity and a valve was inadvertently left open allowing untreated fuel gas (high H2S) gas to mix with the refinery's fuel gas system.
Discharge Preventable - Yes
The release was preventable. No further explanation is given.
Notes/Remedial Actions
The valve was closed and fresh amine was added to restore treatment capacity
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