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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 157528 |
| State Police # | 14-03158 |
| Accident Date | 2014-07-18 |
| Report Date | 2014-07-25 |
| 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 Dioxide | 3h 40m | C-3301 Wet Gas Compressor | NO | YES | NO | 2,995.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure
The wet gas compressor shut down due to high amps, emitting Sulfur dioxide from the flare.
Discharge Preventable - Yes
Notes/Remedial Actions
Unit rates were cut to minimize flaring, and work on the compressor started immediately to get it running and back in service. Began cutting rates and working the electrical issue. Restarted C-3301 Wet Gas Compressor.
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