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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #152618
State Police #13-05288
Accident Date2013-11-28
Report Date 2013-12-05
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 Dioxide43m#1 and #2 Sulfur Recovery UnitsNOYESNOBRQ
Hydrogen Sulfide43m#1 and #2 Sulfur Recovery UnitsNONONOBRQ

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Weather

On November 28, there was a unit upset due to cold weather which caused a loss of the sour water gas flow indication and a release of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Report states that the amount of pollutants released were less than the reportable quantities, and no further action will be taken.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions