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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 77636 |
| State Police # | 05-01768 |
| Accident Date | 2005-03-16 |
| Report Date | 2005-03-21 |
| 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 | 2hrs 27m | FLARE (South Flare EP-31) | NO | YES | NO | 902.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures
release for sulfur dioxide due to shutdown of the south flare gas recovery (SFGR) system to allow the FCC Unit to remove a relief valve onto he flare line and install a block valve for turnaround work. Shut down increased the amoun
Discharge Preventable - No
Notes/Remedial Actions
Refinery said the incident was not preventable because it was necessary for unit turnaround maintenance. No permit limits were exceeded during the event and the notification was made as courtesy.
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