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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette
Releases in 2007
| LDEQ Accident Number Accident Date |
Point Source/Release | Cause | Notes |
| 100252 2008-10-16 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure relief valve failed on an operating unit | Letter states that no RQ's were exceeded |
| 101895 2007-12-21 | Point Source(s): Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Process Upset upset of FCC; overhead pressure opened to flare | No information given |
| 101848 2007-12-20 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | No information given |
| 101814 2007-12-19 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | No information given |
| 101836 2007-12-19 | Point Source(s): #1 Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 1,955 pounds Volatile Organic Compounds - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure #4 Waste Gas system shut down because of misalignment of a sensor and magnetic pick-up. CRLLC technicians also found a bad bearing for the cam shaft idler sprocket. | Operators immediately tried to start a second compressor. Restarted the shutdown compressor and removed gas flow from flare, ending event. |
| 101812 2007-12-18 | Point Source(s): Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Other power failure caused Reformer #1 to overpressure and vent to flare. | No information given |
| 101744 2007-12-17 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ Compressed Flammable Gas - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Instrument Failure #1 prefract loss feed to tower, tower over pressured released SO2 | No information given |
| 101671 2007-12-13 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: Start Up, Shut Down lost gas compressor K-8111; unit vented to flare | No information given |
| 101404 2007-12-02 | Point Source(s): Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Other compressor problem leads to release to flare | No information given |
| No LDEQ Number Available 2007-12-02 | Point Source(s): Barge - Kirby 27720 Pollutant(s):Slurry Oil - 11 pounds | Cause of Problem: Human Factors Inspector failed to bring a rope to inspect samples. A rope broke while sample bottles were being hoisted to the deck of the dock from a barge. Bottles spilled into river. | Floating boom placed on river to recover material. Absorbent pads used to clean material on deck. CRLLC will modify inspector material requirements to include all materials needed to transport samples. |
| 101331 2007-11-29 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Other #1 prefract loss feed to tower, tower over pressured released SO2 | No information given |
| 101270 2007-11-27 | Point Source(s): #2 Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 763 pounds | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing frozen material in a pipe prevented material from the HCU and Pretreater to leave towers. Pressure was relieved to flare. | CRLLC repaired the level gauge and the level transmitter on the De-ethanizer |
| 101218 2007-11-22 | Point Source(s): Valve packing Pollutant(s):Butane - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Other valve packing started leaking | No information given |
| 101172 2007-11-20 | Point Source(s): Refinery Pipeline Pollutant(s):Spent Diglycol Amine - BRQ Diglycolamine - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing pinhole leak in a pipe | No information given |
| 101165 2007-11-19 | Point Source(s): #2 Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | No information given |
| 101150 2007-11-18 | Point Source(s): #1 Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 4,484 pounds | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure HGO Pump around failed, causing a shut down of #2 Coker Off Gas Compressor | Operators established the HGO Pump Around before restarting the K-8101 Compressor. When compressor restarted, gas flow removed from flare, ending incident. |
| No LDEQ Number Available 2007-11-18 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: Other conveyor belt fire. | No information given |
| 100946 2007-11-09 | Point Source(s): Truck at Coker Sludge Tank (D-8103) Pollutant(s):Coker Sludge - 264 pounds | Cause of Problem: Human Factors Contract vacuum truck driver assumes that a valve was closed, disconnected a hose from his truck, and material sprayed to the ground | Liquid material recovered with a vacuum truck. All materials that migrated off site were recovered and containerized for disposal. |
| 100705 2007-11-01 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | discovered small hole in bottom of tank covered in rust while pressure washing tank. |
| 100668 2007-10-31 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | No information given |
| 100878 2007-10-31 | Point Source(s): Oil/water sewer system Pollutant(s):Hydrocarbon - 914 pounds | Cause of Problem: Weather sewer backed up during heavy rains causing oil inside a pipe to flow to the soil | DEQ letter states that emission was BRQ of 1000 lbs |
| 100419 2007-10-23 | Point Source(s): Tank 1024 Pollutant(s):Nitrogen Oxide - BRQ Nitrogen Dioxide - BRQ Butadiene - BRQ Ethylbenzene - BRQ Slop Oil - 68,102 pounds Benzene - 115 pounds | Cause of Problem: Weather due to heavy rain, personnel were filling Tank 1024 to manage excessive storm water for processing. The tank overflowed. | Isolated the tank. 3rd party environmental clean up firm called in to do clean up. Vacuum trucks deployed; foam applied to minimize volatilization of spilled material and absorbent materials used to contain the discharge to the vicinity of the tank. |
| 100420 2007-10-22 | Point Source(s): Outfall 004 Pollutant(s):None - 0 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given see notes | letter follows up on report that indicated a potential overflow of stormwater system. Letter states that all the storm water runoff normally routed the WWTP was contained on site. |
| 100395 2007-10-22 | Point Source(s): Cooling Water Exchanger Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing cooling water exchanger leak | No information given |
| 100423 2007-10-22 | Point Source(s): Emergency Flare System Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 958 pounds | Cause of Problem: Start Up, Shut Down Number 1 Coker Wet Gas Compressor shutdown on high amperage when water entrained in the feed line to the compressor caused the compressor to overheat. | Operators closed the valve to the feed line to the compressor and restarted the K-2800 compressor. The line was again dewatered and lined back up to the compressor K-2800 without shutting down the compressor. |
| 100401 2007-10-22 | Point Source(s): Oil/water sewer system Pollutant(s):Mobile DTE Oil - 1,497 pounds | Cause of Problem: Weather several heavy rainstorms deposited over nine inches of rain in less than 18 hrs and backed the lube oil out of the oil/water system. | Vacuum trucks deployed and absorbent materials used to contain oil to immediate vicinity. |
| 100421 2007-10-22 | Point Source(s): Tank 1017 Pollutant(s):Light Cycle Oil - 51,050 pounds | Cause of Problem: Weather ; the motorized operated valve between the Alkylation Sump and tank 1017 failed to close properly allowing liquid to continue filling the tank until it overflowed. The level gauge also failed. | CRLLC issued work orders to replace the Tank 1017 gauge and valve. Also initiated an investigation to determine why the gauge failed. In the process of excavating contaminated soils around Tank 1017. |
| 100358 2007-10-20 | Point Source(s): Emergency Flare System Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 211,810 pounds Hydrogen Sulfide - 566 pounds | Cause of Problem: Start Up, Shut Down incident occurred during shut down of the Sulfur Recovery Unit train 1 for maintenance. Train 2 also shut down, initiating release. | Operators restarted Train 2 twice before they were able to route acid gas through Train 2 and out of the Emergency Flare System ending the flaring. |
| 100315 2007-10-19 | Point Source(s): Emergency Flare System Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ Sulfur Dioxide - 12,020 pounds | Cause of Problem: Start Up, Shut Down Train 2 shut down due to low oxygen flow | Operators restarted Train 2 to end the flaring. |
| 100171 2007-10-14 | Point Source(s): #2 Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure #2 crude unit prefractionator tower reflux pump tripped | Letter states that no RQ's were exceeded |
| 100093 2007-10-11 | Point Source(s): Sulfur Plant Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Other power failure. | Letter states that no RQ's were exceeded |
| 100070 2007-10-09 | Point Source(s): Vapor Recovery Unit Field Sump Pollutant(s):Light Alkylate - 266 pounds | Cause of Problem: Corrosion a small quantity of rust had covered the magnet on the rocker arm of the VRU High Level Shutdown Switch, causing it to stick. | Operators shut down the VRU ending the discharge. Switch assemblies were replaced. |
| 100064 2007-10-09 | Point Source(s): Truck at Coker Sludge Tank (D-8103) Pollutant(s):Petroleum Distillate - 50 gallons | Cause of Problem: Human Factors valve left open a truck allowed product to spill in a thin line for over a mile. | Sand spread over spillage. |
| 99999 2007-10-05 | Point Source(s): Emergency Flare System Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ Nitrogen Oxide - BRQ Nitrogen Dioxide - 1,097 pounds Volatile Organic Compounds - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Other power failure. | CRLLC followed the Loss of Power Emergency Shutdown Procedures for each unit. |
| 99911 2007-10-02 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter written to rescind notification of 10/2 concerning release of SO2. DEQ letter indicates there was an SO2 release of 1500 lbs. |
| 99861 2007-09-30 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Other pressure safety valve release | Letter from CRLLC states that no RQ's were exceeded; DEQ letter estimates that there was a release of 2718 lbs of SO2 |
| 99870 2007-09-30 | Point Source(s): #2 Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ Benzene - BRQ Nitric Oxide - BRQ Nitrogen Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Other pressure safety valve release | Letter states that no RQ's were exceeded |
| 99939 2007-09-28 | Point Source(s): Waste Water Treatment Plant Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - 212 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given Under investigation. | CRLLC increased ph in tank 1013 in response to detected sulfides in the feed to minimize H2S emissions. |
| 99712 2007-09-24 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing clamp on a finfan E7776B line leaked | Letter states that no RQ's were exceeded |
| 99603 2007-09-19 | Point Source(s): Hydro-cracker HCU Unit First Stage Reactor Pollutant(s):Compressed Flammable Gas - BRQ Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ Benzene - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure Hydro-cracker HCU Unit First Stage Reactor malfunction | Letter states that no RQ's were exceeded |
| 99557 2007-09-18 | Point Source(s): #1 Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 1,979 pounds Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ Nitrogen Oxide - BRQ Nitrogen Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Instrument Failure Malfunctioning FCC PGC seal oil level controller. I/E was requested. While I/E's were making adj. the compressor shutdown and excess gas was sent to #1 flare. | Compressor was restarted ending the flaring. The seal oil level control was replaced. |
| 99492 2007-09-16 | Point Source(s): #1 Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing hole in the pipeline | Letter states that no RQ's were exceeded |
| 99496 2007-09-16 | Point Source(s): Cat Feed Hydrotreater Unit Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - 2,334 pounds Volatile Organic Compounds - 24,066 pounds | Cause of Problem: Corrosion piping failure due to corrosion from leak of DGA and H2S into piping system from DGA contactor. Drop in reactor pressure on the CFHT unit. Leak on outlet piping of the Fin Fan. Emer. shutdown due internal corrosion from a leak of diglycolame/Hydrogen Sulfide | Emergency shutdown was initiated. Water spray was applied to decrease emissions until the unit could be safely depressured. CRLLC inspected entire piping system and ID' other corroded areas. CRLLC plans to increase frequency of outlet piping system inspections. DEQ letter of 10/11/07 indicates that incident will be referred to enforcement because it is preventable. |
| 99133 2007-09-04 | Point Source(s): #1 Reformer Pollutant(s):Compressed Flammable Gas - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing #1 Reformer had piping failure on debutanizer reflux lineÉcompressed gas | Letter states that no RQ's were exceeded |
| 99117 2007-09-04 | Point Source(s): #1 Flare Pollutant(s):Volatile Organic Compounds - BRQ Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter states that no RQ's were exceeded |
| 100575 2007-09-04 | Point Source(s): #2 Coker Unit Pollutant(s):Compressed Flammable Gas - BRQ Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ Benzene - BRQ Volatile Organic Compounds - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket flare isolation unit on coke drum didn't seal when closed. Opened drum to cut it, flare gas backed into drum to atmosphere. | No information given |
| 99116 2007-09-03 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure SRU unit, train 1, pit blower K8003 suffered equipment failure. | Letter states that no RQ's were exceeded |
| 99113 2007-09-01 | Point Source(s): Tank D-0036 Pollutant(s):Benzene - 28 pounds Xylene - 124 pounds | Cause of Problem: Weather cause of leak in Tank is corrosion between new floor and existing walls of the tank. | Spill became visible after heavy rain. CRLLC is in the process of emptying, cleaning, and preparing the tank for inspection. CRLLC added an additional corrosion prevention lining to the floor of the Tank prior to putting it back in service. CRLLC has also verified that all other tanks in the same service have lined floors. |
| 99009 2007-08-29 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures in process of unloading catalyst from reactor É regenerator had excess of spent catalyst fines coming from hopper | Letter states that no RQ's were exceeded |
| 98823 2007-08-21 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: Other see notes. Backed up fuel drum and fuel drum went to flare. | Letter states that no RQ's were exceeded |
| 98779 2007-08-20 | Point Source(s): Flare Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing compression fitting on tubing failed on salt water stripper | No information given |
| 98704 2007-08-16 | Point Source(s): # 3 reformer debutanizer tower Pollutant(s):Volatile Organic Compounds - 6,362 pounds | Cause of Problem: Start Up, Shut Down The LEP absorber tower was shutdown & the #3 debutinizer tower could not send overhead vapor to the LEP therefore #3 towerincr. and PSV was exceed. PSV on the # 3 reformer debutanizer tower reached the PSV set pressure causing a release. The LEP was shutdown due to an unstable steam rate. | The feed rate was reduced to the units to stop the release until the PSV was reseated and confirmed not leaking. Follow up letter indicates that human factors also played a role; an operator did not respond appropriately to a series of alarms. |
| 98732 2007-08-12 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | High SO2 readings at Chalmette Vista site and AAM site. Both CRLLC and CII state normal operations with no malfunctions. |
| 98585 2007-08-11 | Point Source(s): Cat Feed Hdyrotreater Unit (CFHT) / EPN 28 Pollutant(s):Diglycolamine - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Corrosion leak started on the rich DGA pipe from the DGA Contractor on the Cat Feed Hydrotreater Unit. | Temporary clamp partially contained the leak until the permanent clamp could be manufactured and installed on 8/13/07. Follow-up letter of 9/19/07 revises amt of release from 5333 lbs to an unspecified amt below 5000 lbs. |
| 98556 2007-08-10 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - 6,407 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given Under investigation. Source is wastewater treatment plant. | Ongoing intermittent release of H2S. Suspected sources contaminated water are being isolated and a sampling schedule has been implemented for all sources leading to the WWTP Feed Tank 1013. CRLLC is sampling for sulfides and pH every 6 hours on all streams entering the WWTP. Sampling will continue until a source is Id'd. |
| No LDEQ Number Available 2007-08-02 | Point Source(s): Ship Pollutant(s):Hydrocarbon - 2 pounds | Cause of Problem: Human Factors the inspector was trying to carry too many bottles, did not use secondary containment nor properly secure the lid of the bottle after the sample was taken. | Inspectors on site counseled on ways to prevent a recurrence of the situation. |
| 98248 2007-07-31 | Point Source(s): Flare Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ Volatile Organic Compounds - 0 | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter states that no RQ's were exceeded |
| 98210 2007-07-29 | Point Source(s): #2 Flare Pollutant(s):Volatile Organic Compounds - BRQ Nitrogen Oxide - BRQ Nitrogen Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | No information given |
| 98232 2007-07-29 | Point Source(s): Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Process Upset upset on hydrocracker | No information given |
| 98210 2007-07-29 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: Other see notes. Hydrocracker 2nd stage heater tripped F-2301 & 2307. 2nd stage C2302 reactor overheated & over-pressured, vented to #2 flare. | DEQ report states that emissions were BRQ |
| 98137 2007-07-24 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | High SO2 reading at Chalmette Vista air site |
| 98057 2007-07-23 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - 1,134 pounds | Cause of Problem: Other see notes. Amine Contactor Tower had flooded | Root cause under investigation |
| 98089 2007-07-22 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Other compressor had a problem with the coency of water, unable to carry load, flare staged releasing | Algiers AAM site had readings of 134 ppb |
| 98002 2007-07-20 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures release to flare when setting control system to flare | Letter states that no RQ's were exceeded |
| 97897 2007-07-15 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Chalmette Vista ambient air site had high SO2 readings from 7/15=7/17. Voluntary response from CRLLC and CII was that everything was operating normally. |
| 97720 2007-07-09 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | High SO2 readings at Chalmette Vista site. CRLLC found no problems within the facility. |
| 97616 2007-07-05 | Point Source(s): #2 Crude Unit Pollutant(s):Flammable Gas - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Other see notes.Fire involving hydrocarbons from heavy oil. | Letter states that no RQ's were exceeded |
| No LDEQ Number Available 2007-07-04 | Point Source(s): Outfall 210 Pollutant(s):Hydrocarbon - 1 pounds | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing pipe connection malfunctioned allowing a small leak to occur | CRLLC has excavated the area around the leak and isolated the leak in order to make appropriate repairs before placing the line back in service. |
| 98528 2007-07-01 | Point Source(s): #2 Flare Pollutant(s):Benzene - 36 pounds | Cause of Problem: Start Up, Shut Down a third-party hydrogen provider, Air Products, was shut down, followed by the shut down of Louis Dreyfus, limiting ability of CRLLC to minimize flaring | CRLLC maintains open communication lines with third-party providers to reduce the impact of any third party upsets that result in supply shortages. |
| 97549 2007-06-30 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter concerns incident of 6/30/07. Blessy Marine was responsible for incident and reported to NRC, LDEQ, and SERC |
| No LDEQ Number Available 2007-06-29 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter states that no RQ's were exceeded |
| 97329 2007-06-29 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | No information given |
| 98527 2007-06-29 | Point Source(s): #2 Flare Pollutant(s):Benzene - 20 pounds | Cause of Problem: Start Up, Shut Down a third-party hydrogen provider, Air Products, was shut down, followed by the shut down of Louis Dreyfus, limiting ability of CRLLC to minimize flaring | CRLLC maintains open communication lines with third-party providers to reduce the impact of any third party upsets that result in supply shortages. |
| 97504 2007-06-28 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | High SO2 readings at Chalmette Vista site. CRLLC found no problems within the facility. |
| 97457 2007-06-27 | Point Source(s): Emergency Flare System South Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 1,815 pounds Nitrogen Oxide - BRQ Nitrogen Dioxide - BRQ Sulfur Dioxide - 798 pounds | Cause of Problem: Instrument Failure LPG recovery compressor shut down on a high interstage level due to a faulty level indicator | Temporary modifications made to LPG interstage level bridle. A new LPG Interstage level indication and shut down system has been designed and the parts have been ordered. |
| 97539 2007-06-25 | Point Source(s): Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Process Upset LPG Compressor tripped and K-3304 compressor R/V had over pressured resulting in some excess flaring and SO2 emissions | CITIZEN COMPLAINT. |
| 98127 2007-06-25 | Point Source(s): Fluidized Catalytic Cracking Unit Process Gas Compressor (FCC) (PGC) -- EPN 28 Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 5,471 pounds | Cause of Problem: Corrosion The FCC PGC tripped due to a blown fuse that was corroded. Due to the loss of the PGC the overhead vapors were released to the #1 flare. | Immediate restart was attempted when attempsts to restart failed, feed was diverted from the FCC reactor to m. flaring. Fuses were replaced due to corrosion. |
| 97334 2007-06-23 | Point Source(s): Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Process Upset LPG Compressor tripped and K-3304 compressor R/V had over pressured resulting in some excess flaring and SO2 emissions | No information given |
| 97329 2007-06-22 | Point Source(s): Number 2 Flare No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 509 pounds Nitrogen Oxide - BRQ Nitrogen Dioxide - BRQ Sulfur Dioxide - 495 pounds | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure chain operator on the sour waste gas block valve on the #3 Deoctane Overhead Off-Gas Line failed allowing waste gas to go to flare | CRLLC repaired the malfunctioned chain operator on the #3 Deoctane Overhead Off-Gas sour waste gas block valve. |
| 97284 2007-06-20 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfolane - 4,865 pounds | Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket Slightly larger than normal gasket creates imperfect seal. | No information given |
| 97235 2007-06-19 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | No information given |
| 97144 2007-06-15 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures initiated backflush procedure on amine exchange on tail gas section of sulfur plant | Letter states emissions were BRQ |
| 97079 2007-06-14 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter states that emissions from flaring incident were BRQ |
| 96950 2007-06-09 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 2,735 pounds | Cause of Problem: Instrument Failure false reading from DGA flow controller leads to shutdown of Waste Gas System Compressor K-400 | CRLLC will initiate a routine maintenance check of the DGA flow controller transmitter and communicate the need for maintenance to the process personnel and instrument techs. |
| 96736 2007-06-04 | Point Source(s): # 2 Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures while lining up tower to vent, they opened up & a pocket of light hydrocarbons got into flare line | Letter written to rescind notification of 6/4 concerning release of SO2 |
| 96641 2007-05-30 | Point Source(s): Number 1 Flare Pollutant(s):Nitrogen Oxide - BRQ Nitrogen Dioxide - 0 Sulfur Dioxide - 8,132 pounds | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure failure of the central processing unit within the ignition control system for the engine driver for K-402. | Central Processing Unit within the ignition control system was replaced |
| 96571 2007-05-27 | Point Source(s): Naphtha Storage Tank #36 Pollutant(s):Volatile Organic Compounds - BRQ Benzene - BRQ Xylene - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Other see notes. Small hole develops in floating roof of tank permitting vapors to escape. | Letter written to rescind notification of 5/27 concerning release of VOCs, Benzene, Xylene |
| 96498 2007-05-23 | Point Source(s): EPN 28 - #1 flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 523 pounds | Cause of Problem: Human Factors The HDS unit off-gas compression system pressure valve had relieved causing gas to go to the #2 flare after operators failed to verify a prerequisite step of the off-gas compressor start-up procedure. | attempted to reduce the discharge pressure of the HDS off-gass compressors by water washing the system. HDS charge rates were reduced. |
| 96369 2007-05-20 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 0 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | SO2 above trigger levels at Algiers AAM site. |
| 96288 2007-05-17 | Point Source(s): Tank # 1014 Pollutant(s):Hydrocarbon - BRQ Benzene - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Human Factors back door of vacuum truck failed releasing diesel gasoline mixture as truck attempted to unload to tank 1014 | Truck driver injured when door opened unexpectedly. Letter written to rescind notification of 5/17 concerning release of hydrocarbons and benzene |
| 96304 2007-05-16 | Point Source(s): Bullet #6 Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 30 pounds | Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures DEQ report states that the flaring is required, indicating that it is part of normal procedures | Letter written to rescind notification of 5/16 concerning release of SO2 |
| 96227 2007-05-15 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Nitrogen Oxide - BRQ Nitrogen Dioxide - BRQ Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter written to rescind notification of 5/15 concerning release of SO2, NO, NO2 |
| 96051 / 96092 2007-05-10 | Point Source(s): #1 Flare Pollutant(s):Nitrogen Oxide - 24 pounds Nitrogen Dioxide - 0 Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Equipment Design after renovation, a low point develops in flare line. Liquid accumulation is blown to flare during coker cycle blow down. | Letter written to rescind notification of 5/10 concerning release of SO2. Letter states that NO and NO2 were BRQ. Layout of the flare line is being checked to allow the plant to eliminate the problem |
| 95928 2007-05-05 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure new flare gas recovery system that the compressor tripped on | Letter written to rescind notification of 5/5 concerning release of SO2. File includes flare assessment report for month of April. |
| 95913 2007-05-04 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Hydrocarbon - 5 pounds | Cause of Problem: Weather oil washed up from the sewers due to heavy rainfall | Letter written to rescind notification of 5/4 concerning release of hydrocarbons. Oil released was recovered and treated within the API separator. Contaminated soil treated for hydrocarbon removal and remaining residue manifested and properly disposed of. |
| 95937 2007-05-04 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Start Up, Shut Down shut the compressor down due to potential for significant refinery upset | Letter written to rescind notification of 5/4 concerning release of hydrocarbons |
| 95843 2007-05-03 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 18 pounds | Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures small fire starts when hot coke ignites during coking process | Letter written to rescind notification of 5/3concerning release of VOC |
| 95667 2007-04-26 | Point Source(s): No information given Amine Regeneration System Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 75 pounds Sulfur Dioxide - 75 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter sent to rescind notification of 4/26 concerning release of SO2 |
| 95689 2007-04-26 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 499 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter written to rescind notification of 4/26 concerning release of SO2 |
| 95667 2007-04-26 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: Process Upset | No information given |
| 95622 2007-04-25 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 0 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | DEQ voluntarily investigates site and takes SO2 readings. According to the report, the Chalmette Vista site had the highest 24hr average of SO2 that LDEQ has seen to date. There were 10 hrs of readings over 100 ppb with a final 24 hr avg of 108 ppb. The highest hourly reading was 248 ppb. |
| 95652 2007-04-25 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Nitrogen Oxide - 17 pounds Nitrogen Dioxide - 1 pounds Sulfur Dioxide - 186 pounds Hydrogen Sulfide - 0 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter sent to rescind notification of 4/25 concerning release of SO2, NO, NO2, H2S, |
| 95462 2007-04-19 | Point Source(s): Waste Gas Compressor Pollutant(s):Methane - 1,201 pounds | Cause of Problem: Other see notes. natural gas was escaping from the natural gas supply regulator for the engine driver of the the Waste Gas Compressor. | operators attempted to stop the leak by adjusting the supply pressure. The compressor was shutdown and the gas supply header was isolated. Internal bladder replaced. |
| 95467 2007-04-19 | Point Source(s): Orthoxylene Rundown tanks Pollutant(s):Orthoxylene - 685 pounds | Cause of Problem: Corrosion leak on on an orthoxylene product line going to the orthoxylene rundown tanks due to external corrosion. | Repairs will be made to modify plugged line and execute a permanent seal welded repair during the next scheduled shut down. Letter sent to rescind notification of 4/19/07 concerning release of Orthoxylene |
| 95446 2007-04-18 | Point Source(s): Continuous Catalyst Regenerator Pollutant(s):Hydrochloric Acid - 102 pounds | Cause of Problem: Corrosion Leak developed in pipe within CCR, resulting in release of HCl | Leak was clamped. |
| 95360 2007-04-15 | Point Source(s): Sox Scrubber Stack Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 265 pounds Non-speciated Volatile Organic Compounds - 17,043 pounds Particulate Matter - 4 pounds | Cause of Problem: Other see notes. the FCC gas expander triggered a shutdown of the FCC. The pressure in the unit discharged to the atmosphere via the Sox scrubber stack. | Letter sent to rescind notification concerning release of SO2 and PM. Cleared the valves of catalyst. Expander was restarted at a reduced rate. |
| 95178 2007-04-09 | Point Source(s): Benzene Recover Unit Tank Pollutant(s):Benzene - 0 pounds | Cause of Problem: Corrosion Benzene recovery unit tank leak due to external corrosion | A containment boom was placed on the visible liquid. Released liquids were recovered via vacuum truck. |
| No LDEQ Number Available 2007-04-07 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Benzene - 0 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter sent to rescind notification of 4/07/07 concerning release of Benzene |
| 94950 2007-03-28 | Point Source(s): #2 Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 425 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter sent to rescind notification of 3/28/07 concerning release of SO2 |
| 94825 2007-03-22 | Point Source(s): CRLLC Shipment Pollutant(s):Sludge - 64,000 pounds | Cause of Problem: Other see notes. CRLLC accidentally sends hazardous waste to landfill | CRLLC promptly notified Woodside Landfill on 3/22/07. Woodside isolated the waste an implemented their waste rejection plan. By 3/24/07 PM, 440 tons of waste were containerized into 25 roll-off boxes, removed from the facility and transported for interim storage. |
| 94692 2007-03-18 | Point Source(s): Gas Recovery Unit - # 1 flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 1,572 pounds | Cause of Problem: Other see notes. #2 coker wet gas compressor and the GRU experienced pressure swings causing the temp. in the comp. to increase and shutdown. | control valve in the GRU was out of calibration. Control valve was sending false signals to the control room indicating that the valve was 100% open. The valve was replaced. |
| 94536 2007-03-11 | Point Source(s): #2 Coker Unit Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 380 pounds Volatile Organic Compounds - 0 pounds | Cause of Problem: Other see notes. Fire in the #2 Coker Unit. | Letter sent to rescind notification of 3/11/07 concerning release of SO2 |
| 94538 2007-03-11 | Point Source(s): Waste Gas Compressor Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 659 pounds | Cause of Problem: Start Up, Shut Down The WGC tripped due to low seal oil pressure | the charge rates on the #2 coker WGC were cut. The turbine main pump was restarted and is running in parallel with the auxiliary electric pump. |
| 94461 2007-03-08 | Point Source(s): Tank 66 Pollutant(s):Volatile Organic Compounds - 0 pounds | Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures CRLLC inspects Tank 66 and discovers compacted material and holes at the bottom. Performs investigation. | File contains report from Arcadis, firm hired by ExxonMobil to perform soil assessment. Results of investigation indicate that releases were BRQ. DEQ letter of 10/24/07 states that the Tank 66 investigation will supplement results of an additional RFI assessment and will be evaluated. It is unclear what happens after this letter is received. |
| 94247 2007-02-27 | Point Source(s): Number 1 Coker API Separator Pollutant(s):Heavy Gas Oil - 38 gallons | Cause of Problem: Corrosion leak in an undergd line used to pump the Number 1 Coker API to the refinery API due to external corrosion | An engineered clamp was installed to repair the leak |
| 94124 2007-02-22 | Point Source(s): WWTP Outfall 110 Pollutant(s):Oily Effluent - 0 pounds | Cause of Problem: Other see notes. WWTP became upset due to recent high levels of contaminants entering the feed unit | Sheen of approx. 300 sq ft. Under investigation. |
| 94017 2007-02-18 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter sent to rescind notification of 1/24/07 concerning release of SO2 |
| 93996 2007-02-15 | Point Source(s): Emergency Flare System Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 1,062 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given Under investigation | Sweet hydrocarbon gas streams were routed to the flare to reduce the flaring of the sour hydrocarbon gas streams. HDS-rate was lowered to reduce the off-gas rate to the WGS. |
| 93908 2007-02-12 | Point Source(s): Cat Feed Hdyrotreater Unit (CFHT) / EPN 28 Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 3,249 pounds | Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket CFHT shutdown due to a short in the wiring system. The compressor k-7702 had blown a gasket. The unit depressurized through the emergency flare | Feed to the CFHT was reduced and the k-7702 compressor was manually isolated. The unit was depressurized to the flare system, ending the incident. CRLLC sends another letter indicating on 3/22 indicating that investigation continues and revisions to prior reports are pending the results. |
| 93700 2007-02-03 | Point Source(s): Emergency Flare System Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 784 pounds | Cause of Problem: Human Factors operator adjusted cooling water system, leading to a shut down of the Waste Gas System Compressor K-400 | Sweet hydrocarbon gas streams were routed to the flare to reduce the flaring of the sour hydrocarbon gas streams. The WGS was restarted and reloaded. CRLLC will reinforce training of operators on the impact of adjustments to the cooling water system. |
| No LDEQ Number Available 2007-02-03 | Point Source(s): Waste Gas Compressor / Emergency Flare System Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 784 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given The WGS compressor k-400 shutdown due to an operational adj. that caused high jacket water temp. Sour hydorcarbons were detected | Sweet hydrocarbon gas streams were routed to the flare to reduce the flaring of the sour hydrocarbon gas streams. The WGS was restarted and reloaded. |
| 93451 2007-01-24 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Volatile Organic Compounds - 781 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter sent to rescind notification of 1/24/07 concerning release of VOC |
| 93412 2007-01-21 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Nitrogen Oxide - BRQ Nitrogen Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter sent to rescind notification of 1/21/07 concerning release of NO and NO2 |
| 93419 2007-01-21 | Point Source(s): Coker B Drum Pollutant(s):Volatile Organic Compounds - 647 pounds Sulfur Dioxide - 0 pounds Hydrogen Sulfide - 10 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter sent to rescind notification of 1/21/07 concerning release of VOC and SO2 |
| 93384 2007-01-19 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 10 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter sent to rescind notification of 1/21/07 concerning release of SO2 |
| 93362 2007-01-18 | Point Source(s): Number 1 Flare Pollutant(s):Smoke - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter sent to rescind notification of 1/18/07 concerning release of smoke. |
| 93337 2007-01-17 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Volatile Organic Compounds - 0 pounds Sulfur Dioxide - 3 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter sent to rescind notification of 1/17/07 concerning release of VOCs and SO2 |
| 93247 2007-01-12 | Point Source(s): Coker 2 B Drum Pollutant(s):Petroleum Coke - 3,900 pounds | Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures CRLLC was cutting the pilot hole in the coke w/in Coker 2 B Drum and the high pressure water hit some coke. A mixture of steam and coke dust came out of the top and blew off site. | Under investigation. Measures will be taken based on results of investigation. |
| 93240 2007-01-11 | Point Source(s): #2 Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure #2 prefractionator tower bottoms level controller malfunctioned causing resulted in venting to #2 flare | Refinery has issued a work order to repair the Prefractionator Tower bottoms level controller (741C012) |
| No LDEQ Number Available 2007-01-11 | Point Source(s): # 2 Crude Unit Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Instrument Failure #2 prefactionator tower bottom level controller malfunctioned which resulted in venting to the #2 flare | |
| 93199 2007-01-10 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - 2 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter sent to rescind notification of 1/10/07 concerning release of H2S |
| 93200 2007-01-10 | Point Source(s): 1st Stage Fin Fan E2415 tube Pollutant(s):Nitrogen Oxide - 1 pounds Volatile Organic Compounds - 469 pounds Nitrogen Dioxide - 0 pounds Hydrogen Sulfide - 194 pounds Sulfur Dioxide - 25 pounds | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing leak in tube on 1st stage fin fan | Root cause analysis initiated. Tube has been sent offsite for analysis. Measures will be taken based on result of analysis. |
| 93101 2007-01-07 | Point Source(s): Sulfur Recovery Unit Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure the governor control arm was sticking which caused a problem with the blower. | Initial report indicates emissions were: SO2 - 500 lbs and H2S - 100 lbs, but letter from Chalmette states that further investigation indicates amt released of both substances was 0 lbs. Follow-up letter adjusts emissions to numbers listed here. |
| 93102 2007-01-06 | Point Source(s): Exchanger E2321 on 2nd Stage Effluent Cooler of Hydrocracker Unit Pollutant(s):Volatile Organic Compounds - 50 pounds Light Oil - 49 gallons | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure leak in the tube sheet on the E2321 Exchanger | CRLLC will replace Exchanger E2321 with an upgraded new exchanger. |
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