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ExxonMobil Chemical Plant (286), Baton Rouge

Releases of Syngas

LDEQ Accident Number
Accident Date		 Point Source(s) Notes Amount of Release
92424

2006-12-05		analyzer diaphragm
Cause: An analyzer diaphragm blew out causing material to be released.

Followup:

Notes: They blocked in the analyzer. They will leave it blocked in and will get it repaired		1,113.5 pounds
105931

2008-05-25		Line leak on Carbon scrubber tower
Cause: Internal corrosion was the cause of the leak

Followup: No

Notes: Will exceed over one thousand pounds per hour. Shut down the unit and depressurized to stop leak. Leaking portion of the line was replaced.		4,610.0 pounds
105082

2008-04-25		reactor head
Cause: Advised of leak of "SYNTAS" on reactor head doing shut down.

Followup: No

Notes: Previous report estimated the hole as 1/4" and calculated release of 2331 lbs syngas. However further investigation revealed that the size of the hole was 1/16" and released 146 lbs syngas.		146.0 pounds