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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #142387
State Police #12-14987
Accident Date2012-08-24
Report Date 2012-08-31
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 DioxideNo Information GivenNo Information GivenNOYESNOBRQ

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Power Failure

Power trip caused flare gas compressors to power down temporarily causing Sulfur Dioxide release.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

According to facility representative, the release was minimal and did not result in the need for flaring.