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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #103301
State Police #No Information Given
Accident Date2007-07-05
Report Date 2007-09-11
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 Dioxide3 h 30 mSouth Flare - EQT 080NOYESNO19,800.0 pounds
Hydrogen Sulfide3 h 30 mSouth Flare - EQT 080NONONO178.0 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Process Upset

upset in the ARU

Discharge Preventable - No

Notes/Remedial Actions

Level indicator on #2 regenerator tower malfunctioned and there isn't a redundant level indicator. Root Cause analysis estimates release at 19,800 lbs - approx 3,000 lbs more than original repor