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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

Releases of Pentene

LDEQ Accident Number
Accident Date		 Point Source(s) Notes Amount of Release
05-BB009-1721

2005-02-27		FLARE
Cause: the controller responsible for the operation of the Refinery Gas Compression Unit (RGCU) began experiencing problems

Followup: No

Notes: C-50 was started up to eliminate the flaring and was run on manual. Incident not preventable because normal preventative precautions not used due to concern over clanging noises.		1.0 pounds
93020

2007-01-03		FLARE-Flare #5,7,17,19
Cause: OTHER-Electrical failure of Coker units

Followup: No

Notes: Personnel initiated startup of idle compressor recovering most of coker gas. Alternate electrical coordination settings and power supply designs are being evaluated for this system.		38.0 pounds
102274

2008-01-15		no information given/leak
no informaiton given/leak
Cause: no information given

Followup: No

Notes: Written notification from Exxon Mobile surrounding the leak that occurred at the facility stating that no reportable quantities had been exceeded.		22.0 pounds