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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles
Releases in 2007
| LDEQ Accident Number Accident Date |
Point Source/Release | Cause | Notes |
| 101916 2007-12-27 | Point Source(s): Level control valve(#4 Crude Unit tower) Pollutant(s):Naphthenic Crude - 5 gallons | Cause of Problem: Process Upset level control valve | Spill did not reach ground, slight residue on tower equipment. Some naptha evaporat |
| No LDEQ Number Available 2007-12-21 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Report states that 3rd party upstream of facility is source of spill. |
| 101739 2007-12-16 | Point Source(s): North Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 1,100 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | No information given |
| 101349 2007-11-29 | Point Source(s): #2 Fuel oil dock line Pollutant(s):Light Cycle Oil - 84 gallons | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing Leak developed in pipe rack | Leak isolated and began vacuuming spill to clean up, line will be taken out of service and replace |
| 101173 2007-11-18 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Visible sheen on storm water on onsite ditch. Contianed onsite by absorbent booms. |
| 100978 2007-11-11 | Point Source(s): Spill- P-878 in Area C Pollutant(s):Naphthenic Crude - 63 gallons | Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket pump seal ruptured | Pump shut down and blocked in. Seal replaced. Engineering conducting investigation to determine cause of failure and develop solution |
| 100875 2007-11-08 | Point Source(s): North Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 6,517 pounds | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure relief valve lifted | No information given |
| 100551 2007-10-26 | Point Source(s): T-1801 tank vent Pollutant(s):Volatile Organic Compounds - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Release from vent on T-1801, will be reported appropriately in Title V deviation repor |
| 100549 2007-10-26 | Point Source(s): Pipe in pipe rack Pollutant(s):Volatile Organic Compounds - 720 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | According to report release does not exceed reportable quantities but does exceed Title V permit limit and will be report in deviaiton report. |
| 100537 2007-10-26 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Notification made with concerns of emissions of Sulfur Dioxide from the North flare, report states that permit levels were exceeded by 19 lbs but not reportable quantitie |
| 100322 2007-10-22 | Point Source(s): Vacuum Truck Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - 83 pounds | Cause of Problem: Other OTHER-Chemical reaction | Chemical reaction between acid being transferred and materials in truck. One working who was handling the truck died shortly after and the other was taken to the hospital. Will be reported in Title V deviation report. |
| 100243 2007-10-17 | Point Source(s): Sulfuric Acid Plant duct Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 34 pounds Sulfur Trioxide - 0 | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure hole developed in duct work | No information given |
| 100245 2007-10-17 | Point Source(s): West Manifold Sump System Pollutant(s):Oil - 0 gallons | Cause of Problem: Weather STORMS- overflow due to heavy rains | A written letter will follow up giving amount released. |
| 100239 2007-10-16 | Point Source(s): Agitator on T-2002 Pollutant(s):Resid - 84 gallons | Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket mixer was leaking at seal | Area immediately cleaned and more frequent monitoring implemented. |
| 100164 2007-10-13 | Point Source(s): Tank 73 Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - 1 pounds | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure internal floating roof on Tank 73 | No information given |
| 100021 2007-10-07 | Point Source(s): South Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 2,083 pounds | Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures unit shut down for flare header maintenance | Restablished level in South Flare scrubber and restarted South Flare Gas Recovery Compressor |
| 99970 2007-10-04 | Point Source(s): North Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 0 | Cause of Problem: Instrument Failure loss of flare analyzer | Report states no excess emissions from North Flare during loss of flare analyzer |
| 99863 2007-09-30 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | A notification was made concerning discharge steam condensate. After evaluation done by unit engineer no hydrocarbons in stream going to flare. |
| 99837 2007-09-28 | Point Source(s): North Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 8,881 pounds | Cause of Problem: Start Up, Shut Down multiple units were being shut down for turnaround, and caused steam to build to flare resulting in the analyzer being water logge | Steam purging rate reduced to lower emissions. |
| 99560 2007-09-18 | Point Source(s): LPG Skid Flange Pollutant(s):Benzene - 6 pounds Volatile Organic Compounds - 21 pounds Reformate - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Human Factors weld on flange developed leak | Depressured the receiver to flare so the leaks could be repaired |
| 99300 2007-09-09 | Point Source(s): Visible sheen Pollutant(s):Crude Oil - 0 | Cause of Problem: Weather STORMS-heavy rains caused outfall 002 to flow | Report stated that a small amount of crude had been released and caused a sheen on the water. The sheen was going through Outfall #2 and booms were placed in water. Pumped water to fire pond. Installed sausage type absorbent booms |
| No LDEQ Number Available 2007-09-06 | Point Source(s): #3 Dock Pollutant(s):Oil - 0 | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Visible sheen on ConocoPhillips #3 Dock, Conoco cleaned up sheen although the facility was not the source of the she |
| 99137 2007-09-03 | Point Source(s): Pig trap Pollutant(s):Crude Oil - 6 gallons | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure see notes | Report states that closure hatch on pig trap failed |
| 98796 2007-08-20 | Point Source(s): Tank T-1105 Pollutant(s):Gas Oil - 1,386 gallons | Cause of Problem: Instrument Failure the level indicator malfunctioned | Vacuum truck sent to clean up area |
| 98440 2007-08-06 | Point Source(s): 20 underground suction line Pollutant(s):Oil - 1,722 gallons Benzene - 138 pounds | Cause of Problem: Other OTHER-equipment grading the road struck the underground line | The leak in 20 line will be replac |
| 98135 2007-07-26 | Point Source(s): Sulfur Recovery Unit Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 930 pounds | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure Hydrocarbons were entrained into feed and a loss of containment occurred. | Incident is related to 07-4185, occurred within 24h of each other, and have the same root cause. Units producing sour water/acid gas rates were reduced and feed was shifted to #4/5 SRU and NaSH plant. #2 SRU was shut do |
| 98116 2007-07-25 | Point Source(s): Sulfur Recovery Unit Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 2,269 pounds Sulfur Dioxide - 142 pounds | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure Hydrocarbons were entrained into feed and a loss of containment occurred. | #1 SRU feed was redirected to #2 SRU, #1 SRU was shut down for repai |
| 97929 2007-07-18 | Point Source(s): Spill Pollutant(s):Gas Oil - 0 gallons | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | As spill was cleaned up, tank was deinventoried to prevent further spillin |
| 97863 2007-07-14 | Point Source(s): Flange at East Manifold in Area A Pollutant(s):Gas Oil - 5 gallons | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure Overpressure of dock line caused leak | No information given |
| 97829 2007-07-13 | Point Source(s): North Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 21,950 pounds Carbon Monoxide - 2,191 pounds Nitric Oxide - 403 pounds Volatile Organic Compounds - 829 pounds | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure see notes | a root cause failure analysis will be completed to determine the cause of the equipment failure. Once emissions were noticed, unit was shut dow |
| 97796 2007-07-12 | Point Source(s): Y-4 Cooling Tower Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - 384 pounds | Cause of Problem: Corrosion Exchanger X-3281 in the #7 HDS Unit failed | cooling tower side of the exchanger was isolated form the cooling tower water system to stop the release. |
| 97627 2007-07-06 | Point Source(s): Stormwater System Pollutant(s):Wastewater - 0 | Cause of Problem: Weather STORMS-heavy rains caused overflow | Booms were deployed in bayou to cap any oily sheen |
| No LDEQ Number Available 2007-07-06 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given No information given | Telephone notification was made concerning flow of Outfall 002. No visible sheen, courtesy call on |
| 97531 2007-07-02 | Point Source(s): Pipe rack in Area C Pollutant(s):Heavy Vacuum Gas Oil - 210 gallons | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing Leak developed in pipe rack | Vacuum truck cleaned up spill, line was blinded to ensure no future recurrenc |
| 97457 2007-06-27 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: Instrument Failure the level indicator malfunctioned | Level lowered in W-80 and indicator was repaired/replaced. |
| 97272 2007-06-20 | Point Source(s): Sulfur Recovery Unit Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 386 pounds | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure Gas header tripped due to loss of fuel gas | No information given |
| 96694 2007-05-31 | Point Source(s): South Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 1,329 pounds Hydrogen Sulfide - 12 pounds | Cause of Problem: Instrument Failure instrument malfunction on a drum on the scrubber on the flare header | Cause analysis being performed to determine cause and prevent recurrence. |
| 95940 2007-05-07 | Point Source(s): South Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 153 pounds | Cause of Problem: Other OTHER-Low seal pressure in C-103 Compressor when switching pumps | No information given |
| 95471 2007-04-19 | Point Source(s): T-371 Discharge Line Pollutant(s):Ballast Water - 0 gallons | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing pollutant leaks through a hole in the discharge line | Water spilled through hole in T-371 discharge line |
| 95470 2007-04-19 | Point Source(s): X-861 Exchanger in Area A #2HDS Unit Pollutant(s):Volatile Organic Compounds - 5,902 pounds | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing Exchanger leak in tube bundle | Exchanger was isolated from cooling tower and unit was shut down to repair exchanger |
| 95414 2007-04-17 | Point Source(s): #1 RGG furnace Sulfur Recovery Unit Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 29 pounds Sulfur Dioxide - 29 pounds | Cause of Problem: Human Factors operator pressed button that shut down #1 RGG furnace causing release | No information given |
| No LDEQ Number Available 2007-04-10 | Point Source(s): Area A tank manifold Pollutant(s):Hydrocarbon - 0 gallons | Cause of Problem: Weather -sump pump was changed from automatic to manual position ; heavy rains caused it to overflow | Operators should be trained to know when to contact leaders when sump pumps do not work. Evaluation will be conducted to determine what can be done to prevent recurrence. |
| 95203 2007-04-09 | Point Source(s): West Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 456 pounds | Cause of Problem: Process Upset Sat Gas plant experiences upset that results in flaring | No information given |
| 95165 2007-04-07 | Point Source(s): Excel Paralubes West Flare (EP110) Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 3,967 pounds | Cause of Problem: Instrument Failure see notes | The shut down of the Sat-Gas compressor caused the release of sulfur dioxide. Shut down resulted from pressure transmitter producing a false reading of a compressor seal leak. |
| 95182 2007-04-06 | Point Source(s): No. 8 HDS Separator Piping Pollutant(s):Gas Oil - 630 gallons Volatile Organic Compounds - 21 pounds Hydrogen Sulfide - 11 pounds | Cause of Problem: Human Factors -weld on line failed, developed le | Unit depressurized while weld repaired. Spool piece installed and unit returned to normal operation the next day |
| 94414 2007-03-07 | Point Source(s): Talens Marine Barge TM-5 Pollutant(s):Diesel Fuel - 4,200 gallons | Cause of Problem: Human Factors -while being loaded barge was overfilled | in the process of removing a line from barge the tank was overfilled. Spill was cleaned up with abosorbent pads and booms |
| 94346 2007-03-03 | Point Source(s): Truck Pollutant(s):Coke Waste - 35 pounds | Cause of Problem: Other OTHER-spilled from truck on highway | Shoveled and broomed from highway and collected in drum |
| 93780 2007-02-07 | Point Source(s): Barge Pollutant(s):Diesel Fuel - 20 gallons | Cause of Problem: Human Factors -while being loaded barge was overfilled | Diesel was cleaned up by Conoco personnel |
| 93437 2007-01-22 | Point Source(s): Agitator on T-2002 Pollutant(s):Vacuum Resid - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing flange leak | The mixer was shut down and the flange repaired. Once the resid hardened it was picked up by Conoco contract personnel |
| 93272 2007-01-14 | Point Source(s): South Flare Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Other OTHER-Sub 109 lost power resulting in shutdown of gas compressor | No information given |
| 93134 2007-01-08 | Point Source(s): Service line Pollutant(s):Slop Oil - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing unused service line leaked | A pipeline developed a hole causing the spill. This spill was cleaned with absorbent pads and vacuum trucks. Line was purged with nitrogen. |
| 92923 2006-12-29 | Point Source(s): North Flare Pollutant(s):Carbon Monoxide - BRQ Sulfur Dioxide - BRQ Volatile Organic Compounds - BRQ Nitrogen Oxide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure wet gas compressor tripped and shut down | Facility is conducting root cause failure analysis to prevent future recurrence and ensure extra insulation on the bus is adequate during shutdowns |
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