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Valero (1238), Meraux

Releases of Butane

LDEQ Accident Number
Accident Date		 Point Source(s) Notes Amount of Release
107460

2008-07-23		Weld in the Isostripper Side Cut Receiver overhead line of the Alkylation Unit
Cause: malfunction of a weld (0.1 inch diameter hole) in the Isostripper Side Cut Receiver overhead line of the Alkylation Unit.

Followup: No Information Provided

Notes: This was a report from Murphy to LDEQ and according to Murphy no reportable quantities were exceeded. MOUSA applied water to the line as a precaution, and shut down the unit to repair the line.		149.0 pounds
152726

2013-12-05		South flare
Cause: Startup of the alky unit and depropanizer were the source of increase flaring. Propane and butane were being flared during the startup.

Followup: No

Notes: The event will be reported in the semi-annual Title V deviation report. Reportable quantities were not exceeded during the start up. Note: A citizen complain initiated this incident report. The caller reported large flaring, noise, and vibrations at her home.