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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #155814
State Police #14-02023
Accident Date2014-05-07
Report Date 2014-05-14
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 Dioxide1h 48m#7 HDSNOYESNO1,358.0 pounds

Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity

Cause of Problem: Process Upset

On 5/7/14 there was a release from the Area A North Flare (EQT 0539) caused by a process upset in the #7 HDS, likely due to feed contamination.

Discharge Preventable - No

Sampling protocol was taken to determine content of feed quality.

Notes/Remedial Actions

Reduced charge rate / changed barge off load tank.