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Valero (1238), Meraux

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #158516
State Police #14-48688
Accident Date2014-09-03
Report Date 2014-09-05
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

Accident Classified As: No Information Given

Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures

Inspector contacted the Valero Mereax facility representative Mr. Justin Stubbe in response to a community complaint of flaring on 9/3/14. According to Mr. Stubbe, they have no records of any upsets, malfunctions, or unplanned discharges. However, project and turnaround work that started in late July continues. Valero has been preparing its flare headers for blinding and tie-in work associated with the upcoming Flare Gas Recovery project. The flares' appearance (flame size, color, etc.) has varied more than normal due to these activities. Inspector spoke with complainant on 9/5/14 regarding results from investigation.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

Notes/Remedial Actions

No Information Given