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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette
Releases in 2008
| LDEQ Accident Number Accident Date |
Point Source/Release | Cause | Notes |
| 111385 2008-12-11 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Hydrocarbon - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 111122 2008-11-28 | Point Source(s): Desalter relief valve header piping Pollutant(s):Crude Oil - 1,100 pounds Volatile Organic Compounds - 9 pounds | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing desalter relief valve header piping developed aleak | Release was isolated, line depressurized and scanned, and a clamp was installed. As of 12/1/08 the line was back in service |
| 110959 2008-11-21 | Point Source(s): Light ends plant de-propanizer overhead condenser Pollutant(s):Volatile Organic Compounds - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Other leak from light ends plant de-propanizer overhead condenser | CRLLC shutdown the LEP ending the leak. Under investigation. 12/15 letter rescinds prior notification. |
| 110843 2008-11-18 | Point Source(s): #1 Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 0 pounds | Cause of Problem: Start Up, Shut Down start up of the alkylation unit | Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 110840 2008-11-17 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: Other tank vent has floating roof which caused tank vent to open | Incident involved change in tank service. Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 110777 2008-11-13 | Point Source(s): Tank 68 Pollutant(s):None - 0 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given see notes | During cleaning and inspection of Tank 68, CRLLC personnel found small holes at bottom, but no indication of a release. |
| 110719 2008-11-09 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: Start Up, Shut Down scheduled shut down of the alkylation unit | Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 110720 2008-11-09 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Volatile Organic Compounds - BRQ Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 110661 2008-11-07 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Benzene - 0 pounds Xylene - 2 pounds | Cause of Problem: Weather a 5 gallon bucket used to catch leaks of released liquids from threads in piping blew over. | Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 110581 2008-11-04 | Point Source(s): Outfall 001 Pollutant(s):Compressed Flammable Gas - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Other leak from overhead exchanger | CRLLC isolated the deethanizer overhead exchanger and stopped the release to atmosphere |
| 110547 2008-11-01 | Point Source(s): Catfeed Hydrotreater Unit Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Other developed a leak on C7715, rich DGA flash drum at nozzle weld | Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 110493 2008-10-30 | Point Source(s): Sulfur Recovery unit THOX stack Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure lost a burner during start up of THOX | Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 110391 2008-10-25 | Point Source(s): #1 Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ Benzene - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Process Upset upset condition in a process unit | Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 110004 2008-10-10 | Point Source(s): Once Through Cooling Water System Pollutant(s):Volatile Organic Compounds - BRQ Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Other heat exchanger leaking | Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 109954 2008-10-08 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 109831 2008-10-06 | Point Source(s): LGO line Pollutant(s):Diesel Fuel - 64 gallons | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing diesel leak from piping on the Coker Light Gas Oil line. Overpressuring in piping caused components to loosen | Line was isolated to stop leak. Vacuum truck recovered released liquids. Training on the interaction of two hot streams with an ambient temperature stream in a common pipe was discussed with the operators |
| 109521 2008-09-23 | Point Source(s): Outfall 003 Pollutant(s):Volatile Organic Compounds - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing tube leak on overhead exchanger | Shut down the cooling unit and isolated the exchangers. Letter states that emissions were BRQ. Verbal report indicates emission of 1000 lbs of compressed gas. |
| 108944 2008-09-12 | Point Source(s): Flare #2 Pollutant(s):Benzene - BRQ Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ Sulfur Dioxide - 6,180 pounds Nitrous Oxide - BRQ Volatile Organic Compounds - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Weather Hurricane Ike causes a scaffold to fall and damage a power line. Power outage causes shut down of Crude 1 and Crude 2 Units | |
| 108882 2008-09-11 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure pressure safety valve released | No Information Given |
| 108881 2008-09-07 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: Start Up, Shut Down Flaring due to refinery start up | DEQ report sans corresponding CRLLC letter |
| 108502 2008-09-03 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: Weather shut down damage and stary up of refinery due to Gustav | Planned and controlled release due to leak in Alky Isostripper, need to depressure the vessel to flare |
| 108648 2008-09-02 | Point Source(s): Facility Sewers Pollutant(s):Oil - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Weather due to Hurricane Gustav, facility sewers backed up | Liquids were vacuum truck recovered |
| 108492 2008-08-31 | Point Source(s): outfall 004 and 110 at wastewater treatment plant Pollutant(s):Non compliant pH - 11,655,000 gallons | Cause of Problem: Weather bypass of WWTP due to hurricane discharged into Lake Borgne Basin | Untreated wastewter discharge |
| No LDEQ Number Available 2008-08-30 | Point Source(s): Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 671,171 pounds Hydrogen Sulfide - 1,506 pounds Nitrogen Oxide - 1,024 pounds Liquid Hydrocarbons - 72 gallons | Cause of Problem: Weather shutting down units due to hurricane | All incidents grouped in one report concerning activities surrounding start up and shut down near the arrival of Hurricane Gustav. CRLLC reports requesting a variance for all emissions resulting from these events. |
| 108453 2008-08-29 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Weather shutting down units due to hurricane | Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 108408 2008-08-28 | Point Source(s): No information given Crude Oil Tank Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | According to letter, calculation of emission amount is pending |
| 108416 2008-08-28 | Point Source(s): HDS Unit Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ Volatile Organic Compounds - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given -leak in fin fans | Claims emission was below RQ. |
| 108528 2008-08-20 | Point Source(s): Flare Pollutant(s):Benzene - BRQ Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ Volatile Organic Compounds - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Weather shutting down units due to hurricane | No Information Given |
| 108123 2008-08-16 | Point Source(s): thermal oxidizer stack Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given - train trippedÉhit switch to train oneÉtrain one become overloaded | Claims emission was below RQ. |
| 108060 2008-08-15 | Point Source(s): number one pump around Pollutant(s):Flammable Liquid - BRQ Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ Compressed Flammable Gas - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing -- piping leak on number one pump around | Claims emission was below RQ. |
| 107890 2008-08-08 | Point Source(s): Sour Water line depropanizer feed surge drumlevel controller at the LEP Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing leak on the sour water line | Claims emission was below RQ. |
| 107866 2008-08-04 | Point Source(s): Tank 305 and 307 Crude Terminal Pollutant(s):Compressed Flammable Gas - 2,269 pounds | Cause of Problem: Human Factors during start up of Coker 2 planned maintenance abypass on a control valve was left open. | Preventability stated as NA, but Human Factors as a cause tells us it was preventable |
| 108301 2008-08-02 | Point Source(s): Sulfur Recovery unit THOX stack Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 5,454 pounds | Cause of Problem: Instrument Failure the air demand analyzer became plugged and a breaker was switched off | Issued a work order to investigate equipment. Unable to confirm if workers bumped the breaker. Reported as a Tail Gas Incident. Letter of 10/24 includes checks to the DoJ and LDEQ as paymt of penalty for incident. |
| 107279 2008-07-17 | Point Source(s): Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 734 pounds | Cause of Problem: Instrument Failure the level controller on the slurry pump around system malfunction and the FCC fractionator overpressured | Corrected the level indicator |
| 107088 2008-07-09 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Claims emission was below RQ. |
| 107017 2008-07-06 | Point Source(s): flange on the Number 3 Reformer Exchanger leaking at the channel head Pollutant(s):Benzene - 22 pounds Volatile Organic Compounds - 700 pounds | Cause of Problem: Equipment Design flange leak, cause investigation is ongoing; design on the face of the gasket surface of the exchanger. | Lowered the system pressure to help mitigate the leak and shutdown the Unit. |
| 107015 2008-07-06 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Claims emission was below RQ. |
| 106853 2008-06-30 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Butane - 4,124 pounds | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing -leak on underground piping | Claims emission was below RQ 5000 lbs. |
| 106624 2008-06-23 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given. Report states that materials release were Below Reportable Quantities. | Claims emission was below reportable quantity. Released liquids were recovered via vacuum truck for appropriate reprocessing. On site impacted soil is being excavated and containerized. LEDQ conducted Field visit on 3/31/10 to follow-up on incident. Follow-up report received by LDEQ on 5/1/2010 explaining process for determining that release from incident was BRQ. No information in initial or follow-up reports specifying contents of materials released. |
| 106452 2008-06-14 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Benzene - 4 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Liquids recovered for reprocessing and impacted soil was removed for disposal. Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 106400 2008-06-12 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Crude Oil - 4 gallons | Cause of Problem: Corrosion corrosion on relief line | Oil captured in refinery storm drain and treated/recovered. Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 106252 2008-06-07 | Point Source(s): Low Sulfur Diesel Loading Line Pollutant(s):Low sulfur diesel - 213 pounds | Cause of Problem: Corrosion leak in the the Low Sulfur Diesel Loading line | CRLLC immediately introduced water to the line to displace the product in the line which stopped the release of hydrocarbons. Replaced corroded section of line with new piping. Previously inaccessible areas are now opent to routine inspection |
| 106153 2008-06-04 | Point Source(s): Chemical loading rack Pollutant(s):Xylene - 6 pounds | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure sump at chemical loading rack has a crack | Upon discovery, released liquids were recovered via vacuum truck for appropriate reprocessing. Liquids recovered for reprocessing. Soil impacted removed for proper disposal. |
| 106122 2008-06-03 | Point Source(s): Train 1 Reaction furnace Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - 222 pounds | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure hairline crack in a weld where the side port nozzle enters the Train 1 Reaction furnace. SRU operations were adjusted to minimize emissions from this crack. | Inspectors analyzed the area of the leak and a repair plan has been initiated. SRU operations were adjusted to minimize emissions. |
| 106052 2008-06-01 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 105915 2008-05-23 | Point Source(s): #2 Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 922 pounds | Cause of Problem: Other excess light material in the feed stream caused the Crude 2 Atmospheric Tower to over pressure. CRLLC began processing a new type of crude that caused the upset. | CRLLC reduced the Crude 2 Feed rate and made adjustments to the feed rate to reduce the pressure in the atmospheric tower and in the Prefractionator Tower. |
| 105733 2008-05-19 | Point Source(s): Transfer run down line Pollutant(s):Xylene - 58 pounds | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing Transfer run down line from xylene unit to tank leaked | Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 104939 2008-04-20 | Point Source(s): SRU Train 1 Acid Gas Burner assembly Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - 116 pounds | Cause of Problem: Corrosion internal corrosion from acid gas condensation is suspected to have caused the leak on the underside of the gas burner assembly. | SRU operator switched the combustion source from oxygen to air to stop the flow of acid gas through the portion of the acid gas burner assembly where the leak occurred. Metallurgy of nozzle will be be reevaluated for service and it is planned that the nozzle will be replaced during the late 2008 turnaround. |
| 104942 2008-04-20 | Point Source(s): Vacuum Truck Pollutant(s):Primary Sludge - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Sludge was cleaned up with absorbent pads and the roadway within the facility was washed down with soapy water. Sludge was disposed of in the sludge tank. |
| 104685 2008-04-11 | Point Source(s): Paraxylene line from Tank D6343 to Tank D2 Pollutant(s):Paraxylene - 239 pounds | Cause of Problem: Corrosion leak in a paraxylene line from Tank D6343 to Tank D2 | Upon discovery, line between the tanks was removed from service and the transfer of paraxylene was stopped. All released liquids were recovered via vacuum truck for appropriate reprocessing. Impacted soil was excavated and containerized for disposal. Temporary clamp used to minimize the leak until a permanent clamp could be manufactured. |
| 103991 2008-03-17 | Point Source(s): Storage Tank Pollutant(s):Fuel Additive - 37 gallons | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 103974 2008-03-15 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Weather high winds blew a tarp into a power line; cooling water pumps were lost | Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 103563 2008-03-01 | Point Source(s): Emergency Flare System Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 1,026 pounds | Cause of Problem: Human Factors operator over-adjusted flow to the inter-stage cooler after receiving a high temperature alarm on the Process Gas Compressor | When PGC lost suction, the board operator immediately directed the outside gas operator to decrease the cooling water flow. The intercooler temperature returned to normal operating range and the PGC was able to compress and pump the process gases again |
| 103437 2008-02-26 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure power failure in FCC Unit | Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 103293 2008-02-21 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 103125 2008-02-17 | Point Source(s): Tank 6308 Pollutant(s):Diesel Fuel - 1,633,391 pounds | Cause of Problem: Human Factors transfer was not shut down as scheduled so tank 6308 overflowed during diesel transfer from Tank 408 | Released liquids were recovered via vacuum truck for reprocessing. Onsite impacted soil is being excavated and containerized for disposal. Additional mitigation steps will be implemented during tank-to-tank transfers at the refinery. Specific actions are currently being developed as part of the investigation. |
| 103126 2008-02-17 | Point Source(s): Flare Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - 1 pounds Nitrogen Oxide - 11 pounds Volatile Organic Compounds - 31 pounds Carbon Monoxide - 60 pounds Sulfur Dioxide - 231 pounds Particulate Matter - 3 pounds | Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures conducting functionality test for acid evacuation system. On of vent valves opened to flare. | Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| No LDEQ Number Available 2008-02-12 | Point Source(s): 1st Stage High Pressure Separator on the Hydrocracker Unit Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ Compressed Flammable Gas - 1,388 pounds | Cause of Problem: Weather ; thermal stress from start up and shut down, along with cold rain that occurred on the day the leak was detected caused a flange to leak | CRLLC sends letter to rescind prior notification of H2S release. |
| 102968 2008-02-10 | Point Source(s): FCC Fractionator Overhead Receiver Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - 236 pounds Volatile Organic Compounds - 9,826 pounds | Cause of Problem: Human Factors process gases escaped to the atmosphere through the FCC Fractionator because gas in the flare gas header was allowed to reach the overhead receiver due to inadequate isolation between the two systems | CRLLC immediately closed the valve on the Overhead Receiver and conducted a check of all the remaining valves on the unit to verify that all the valves were closed. |
| 102953 2008-02-08 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 3 pounds Diesel Fuel - 71 pounds Volatile Organic Compounds - 0 pounds Nitrogen Oxide - 1 pounds Carbon Monoxide - 0 pounds Particulate Matter - 0 pounds | Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket pump seal failed on G8111 at the #2 Coker causing a fire | Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 102908 2008-02-07 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 102818 2008-02-04 | Point Source(s): #2 Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 1,205 pounds | Cause of Problem: Process Upset excess light material in the feed stream caused the Depropanizer Tower to experience processing difficulties that resulted in a pressure increase in the Tower. | Operators reduced the feed rate to the Debutanizer Tower and cut back the production of overhead liquids from other units supplying the Light Ends Plant |
| No LDEQ Number Available 2008-02-01 | Point Source(s): 16 inch upriver loading arm Pollutant(s):Crude Oil - 6 pounds | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing a vacuum breaker line failed causing release of crude from barge into Mississippi | Wharf personnel immediately ceased unloading of the cargo and closed all valves on the transfer line. Absorbent booms deployed. |
| 102577 2008-01-25 | Point Source(s): #2 Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 1,461 pounds | Cause of Problem: Other liquid from Crude 2 Stabilizer Overhead Receiver carried over into the Waste Gas System Line and froze, plugging the line and initiating a series of problems. | CRLLC repaired the level indicator and changed the alarm points on the gas line to the WGS reducing the probability of such an event and enabling faster identification of such an event. The combined activities will prevent future plugging of the line. |
| No LDEQ Number Available 2008-01-24 | Point Source(s): WWTP Clearwell Pollutant(s):Oily Effluent - 1 pounds | Cause of Problem: Process Upset WWTP in upset condition causes release of effluent through Outfal 110 | CRLLC immediately shut down discharge pumps and diverted the WWTP Clearwell effluent back to the API. The sheen dissipated immediately. CRLLC is performing additional visual and chemical analysis of the feed to the API. Once a shift CRLLC is collecting and analyzing samples and has reduced the drain rate of the feed to the WWTP. |
| 102542 2008-01-24 | Point Source(s): Frac Tank Pollutant(s):Wash Water - 50 gallons | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure two hoses draining wash water from a Frac Tank to the industrial sewer system allowed wash water to seep through the sides | Upon discovery, draining activities were suspended. Released liquids were recovered via vacuum truck and properly containerized for dispsal. |
| 102499 2008-01-21 | Point Source(s): Vacuum Truck Pollutant(s):Wash Water - 1,470 gallons | Cause of Problem: Human Factors vacuum truck driver noticed a connection leaking and when he tried to fix it, the connection came completely apart spilling product from truck. | CRLLC has reviewed the circumstances and correct procedures with all vacuum truck drivers |
| 102455 2008-01-19 | Point Source(s): Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures taking a flare out of service because they have to burn product out so they can install blinds | Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 102423 2008-01-18 | Point Source(s): Baker Frac Tank Pollutant(s):Wash Water - 1,500 gallons | Cause of Problem: Human Factors operator failed to turn off a waste water return pump resulting in an overflow of the Baker Tank | CRLLC revised the procedure and trained personnel that both pumps must be shut down when cleaning is not occurring. CRLLC is also requiring that 30 minute rounds be performed to check the levels in the Baker Frac Tanks. Area lighting was also improved to allow better monitoring of tank levels. Released liquids were recovered with a vacuum truck. |
| 102436 2008-01-18 | Point Source(s): Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures taking a flare out of service because they have to burn product out so they can install blinds at the FCC | Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
| 102088 2008-01-04 | Point Source(s): No information given Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure Vacuum compressor at #1 crude tripped | Letter states that emissions were BRQ. |
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