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CITGO Petroleum (1250), Lake Charles
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 83969 |
| State Police # | 05-08303 |
| Accident Date | 2005-11-18 |
| Report Date | 2005-11-23 |
| 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 |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | 3m | C-FCC Unit | NO | NO | NO | BRQ |
| Carbon Dioxide | 3m | C-FCC Unit | YES | NO | NO | BRQ |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: No Information Given
Release from the C-FCCU; a relief valve lifted, releasing CAT gas, causing H2S and CO2 to be sent to the flare. Related to incidents that occurred as a result of shutdown/startup associated with Hurricane Rita.
Discharge Preventable - No
Notes/Remedial Actions
Claims emission was below RQ. The relief valve was blocked, ending the incident on the day of occurrence. Related to incident number 82492.
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