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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

Releases of Heavy Oil

LDEQ Accident Number
Accident Date		 Point Source(s) Notes Amount of Release
104019

2008-03-18		oil in steam system
Cause: Heavy aromatic oil in the steam system is coming out as a condensate. They are not sure where it is coming from.

Followup: No

Notes: They were trying to isolate it. There is a potential for off site impact. Believe that the oil contains benzene and VOC's.
117816

2009-09-09		No Information Given
Cause: Small fire occurred due to flange leak on control valve. of heavy oil

Followup: No

Notes: Release is BRQ. Fire was extinguished and leak was controlled.