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CITGO Petroleum (1250), Lake Charles
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 81140 |
| State Police # | 05-05366 |
| Accident Date | 2005-08-11 |
| Report Date | 2005-08-17 |
| 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 |
| Flammable Gas | 20m | Tank 521 | NO | NO | YES | 1,248.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Process Upset
The light ends caused the tank to pressure up to above the set pressures of the control valve
Discharge Preventable - No
Notes/Remedial Actions
The release was a mix of propane, butane and butylenes. There is a possibility that the PSV relieved prematurely. It has been pulled out of service and sent for testing.
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