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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #156644
State Police #14-02574
Accident Date2014-06-10
Report Date 2014-06-16
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 givenSouth FlareNOYESNO188.0 pounds

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Power Failure

A temporary loss of power resulted in multiple units venting to the South Flare for pressure release purposes. Based upon engineering calculations, amount of sulfur dioxide released should be below RQ.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

Courtesy notification only. Only refinery letter included in this report.