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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge

Releases of Vapor

LDEQ Accident Number
Accident Date		 Point Source(s) Notes Amount of Release
109344

2008-09-19		pull down line going to sewer from the Alkylation unit
Cause: A pinhole leak in a pull down line going to sewer from the Alkylation unit released vapors.

Followup: No

Notes: Insulation was removed from the line to initiate repairs. Release is BRQ.
133873

2011-09-11		Safety Valve Discharge Header Piping weld
Cause: LDEQ received written notification from ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery that there was a release of 200 pounds of flammable vapor due to a pin hole in a weld on a safety valve discharge header piping.

Followup: No

Notes: This release is BRQ.		200.0 pounds
130816

2011-04-24		Tube Valve On Exchanger
Cause: LDEQ states that an unknown quantity of oil was released when an operator was doing a pressure survey. A one half inch tube valve on an exchanger failed, resulting in the spill. Approximately 208 pounds of vapor were released.

Followup: No

Notes: This release was BRQ. The oil was cleaned.		208.0 pounds
129868

2011-03-13		Flange
Cause: A flange leak released approximately 184 pounds of flammable vapor.

Followup: No

Notes: This release is BRQ.		184.0 pounds