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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #82372
State Police #05-06571
Accident Date2005-09-21
Report Date 2005-10-20
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 GivenFLARE (Area A South Flare EP-31)NOYESNO300.0 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure

release due to a loss of 2 compressors located at the South Flare location that became inoperative due to high oxygen levels in the compressor's suction.

Discharge Preventable -

Notes/Remedial Actions

Incident Secured by purging the lines on the date of notification. emissions didn't exceed reportable quantities, therefore the notification shall serve as a courtesy call. No further action required