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ExxonMobil Chemical Plant (286), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 109283 |
| State Police # | 08-05997 |
| Accident Date | 2008-09-17 |
| Report Date | 2010-03-23 |
| 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 |
| Ethylene | No Information Given | EPLA West Unit | NO | NO | YES | |
| Propylene | No Information Given | EPLA West Unit | NO | NO | YES | |
| Methane | No Information Given | EPLA West Unit | YES | NO | YES | |
| Ethylene | NO | NO | YES |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures
ExxonMobil is starting up the EPLA West Unit.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
Says this is permitted activity. Exxon was starting up their EPLA West ethylene unit on 9.17/08. They said flaring may occur through midday 9/18/08. No other information given.
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