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Shell Facility (3462), St. Rose

Releases of Hydrocarbon

LDEQ Accident Number
Accident Date		 Point Source(s) Notes Amount of Release
No LDEQ Reported

2005-08-29		No Information Given
Bypass Outfall 006
Cooling tower unit flare
BOGS CWT
GO-1 Elevated Flare/ OL 5 Elevated Flare
HCU Flare
Temporary Equipment - frac tanks, small internal combustion engines
Tank F 444
Tank F 466
Tank 463
Cause: Cooling tower unit is starting up much more slowly than usual due to extensie damage. Significant damage to all shrounds, fan, packing and sides. Normal unit startup falring may be extended over a longer time

Followup: Yes

Notes: This report follows the shut down due to Hurricane Katrina. They are just providing regular updates with a final follow-up report to follow after start-up activities are completed. Shell asserts this events meets the qualifications for an Upset Provision
No LDEQ Reported

2005-08-29		No Information Given
Bypass Outfall 006
Cooling tower unit flare
BOGS CWT
GO-1 Elevated Flare/ OL 5 Elevated Flare
HCU Flare
Temporary Equipment - frac tanks, small internal combustion engines
Tank F 444
Tank F 466
Tank 463
Cause: Cooling tower unit is starting up much more slowly than usual due to extensie damage. Significant damage to all shrounds, fan, packing and sides. Normal unit startup falring may be extended over a longer time

Followup: Yes

Notes: This report follows the shut down due to Hurricane Katrina. They are just providing regular updates with a final follow-up report to follow after start-up activities are completed. Shell asserts this events meets the qualifications for an Upset Provision