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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #103064
State Police #08-00834
Accident Date2008-02-13
Report Date 2008-02-21
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 Dioxide12 h 55 mSouth Flare - EQT 080NOYESNO1,317.0 pounds
Hydrogen Sulfide12 h 55 mSouth Flare - EQT 080NONONO32.0 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing

malfunction of south flare gas caustic scrubber level due to a plugged drain line

Discharge Preventable - No

Notes/Remedial Actions

Caustic line unplugged and spent caustic replaced with fresh caustic