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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
Releases in 2007
| LDEQ Accident Number Accident Date |
Point Source/Release | Cause | Notes |
| 101975 2007-12-30 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 102003 2007-12-29 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 101915 2007-12-27 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 101896 2007-12-26 | Point Source(s): FLARE-Flare #19 FLARE-Flare 19 Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 1,423 pounds Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ Sulfur Dioxide - 1,424 pounds | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure Motor operated valve found in open position and upstream control valve was leaking acid gas to flare | Report states that incident is still under investigation and follow up report will be completed once investigation is complete. |
| 101912 2007-12-26 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 101822 2007-12-19 | Point Source(s): Smoking flare Pollutant(s):Smoke - 0 | Cause of Problem: Instrument Failure flame detector failed to have steam valve open properly | Steam valve opened to stop flare smoke and maintenance will be performed on the flare detection system to ensure system working as designed |
| 101842 2007-12-19 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 101813 2007-12-18 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 101737 2007-12-16 | Point Source(s): Spill Pollutant(s):Diesel Fuel - 88 gallons Hydrocarbon - 586 pounds | Cause of Problem: Corrosion External corrosion | clamps were installed to stop leak and blinds were installed at upstream block valves to completely isolate lines |
| 101643 2007-12-12 | Point Source(s): Leak-pinhole leak in portion of line Pollutant(s):Aviation Fuel - 45 gallons Hydrocarbon - 767 pounds | Cause of Problem: Corrosion External corrosion | A clamp was installed to stop leak, Unused line will be dismantled to prevent another le |
| 101654 2007-12-12 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 101616 2007-12-11 | Point Source(s): Leak in sewer line Pollutant(s):Primary Sludge - 250 pounds | Cause of Problem: Corrosion External corrosion of carbon steel line | Clamps installed as short term repair, leaking line will be replace |
| 101612 2007-12-11 | Point Source(s): FLARE-Flare #17 Pollutant(s):Nitrogen Oxide - 13 pounds Propylene - 16 pounds Hydrocarbon - 76 pounds | Cause of Problem: Instrument Failure water wash drum reading false high | level control valve was closed and instrument was cleaned and checked to determine working properly. Process checks conducted periodically to ensure working properly |
| 101635 2007-12-11 | Point Source(s): Spill Pollutant(s):Gasoline - 0 pounds | Cause of Problem: Under Investigation | Line was removed from service. Line will be rerouted above ground to prevent future underground leaks. |
| 101371 2007-11-30 | Point Source(s): Release Pollutant(s):Hydrocarbon - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 101332 2007-11-23 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 101194 2007-11-21 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 101166 2007-11-19 | Point Source(s): spill Pollutant(s):Aviation Fuel - 1,520 pounds | Cause of Problem: Human Factors blind isolating line from tank was removed and not reinstalled causing fuel to spill | Blind was reinstalled and vacuum truck was used to remove pooled oil and contaminated soil was removed. |
| 101093 2007-11-16 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | Report states spill caused by pipe failure. |
| 101093 2007-11-16 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 101010 2007-11-12 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 100949 2007-11-10 | Point Source(s): atmospheric safety valve release Pollutant(s):Methyl Ethyl Ketone - 0 pounds | Cause of Problem: Human Factors Barge worker did not reopen vapor outlet and overpressure began | Exxon Mobile reported that since this incident was the cause of a barge worker that it is the responsibility of Kirby barge to submit a follow up report with details and release quantities. |
| 100830 2007-11-06 | Point Source(s): air release Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 100610 2007-10-28 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 100569 2007-10-27 | Point Source(s): FLARE-Flare #5,20 FLARE-Flare #5,20,23,24 Pollutant(s):Nitrogen Oxide - 56 pounds Methane - 20 pounds | Cause of Problem: Process Upset Safety valve lifted and did not reseat after depressure | Measures were taken to reduce the operating pressure on unit. Safety valve was taken out of service and will be evaluated for proper set pressure. |
| 100567 2007-10-27 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | Source of leak is subject to facility's Leak Detection and Repair Program and is permitted under Light Ends Complex Title V permit |
| 100553 2007-10-26 | Point Source(s): Leak-unused line Pollutant(s):Oil - 51 gallons | Cause of Problem: Corrosion External corrosion of unused line | Water washer was shut down and line was isolated to stop leak. Vaccum truck was used to remove oil from soil and surrounding concrete. |
| 100459 2007-10-23 | Point Source(s): Exchanger leak-E514A leak Pollutant(s):Butene - 911 pounds Propylene - 876 pounds | Cause of Problem: Corrosion corrosion of tube bundle | Exhanger was blocked and removed from service. |
| 100328 2007-10-19 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 100273 2007-10-17 | Point Source(s): Exchanger leak-at Heavy Cat Naptha Unit Pollutant(s):Benzene - 145 pounds | Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket Leaking tubes and gasket | Unit was shut down to stop release. Exchanger will be inspected and repaired as appropriate. If warranted, follow will be reporte |
| 100177 2007-10-15 | Point Source(s): Exchanger leak-leak on E15A Pollutant(s):Highly Reactive Volatile Organic Compounds (HRVOCs) - 159 pounds | Cause of Problem: Corrosion corrosion of tube bundle | Exchanger blocked and removed from service. Tube bundle will be inspected and repaired as appropriate. |
| 100050 2007-10-09 | Point Source(s): FLARE-Flare #5,17,19,20,24 Pollutant(s):Nitrogen Oxide - 17 pounds Sulfur Dioxide - 1,139 pounds | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure air supply line broke | feed to both PCLA units were reduced. Air to the regenerator was adjusted to increase CO concentration in the flue gas and return CO combustion to the normal level in furnace. |
| 100015 2007-10-06 | Point Source(s): FLARE-Flare #17 Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 6,963 pounds Nitrogen Oxide - 52 pounds | Cause of Problem: Process Upset Safety valve released to flare due to overpressure | Valve outlet line removed from service and D-105 was opened to relieve pressure |
| 99840 2007-09-28 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 99757 2007-09-26 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 99633 2007-09-20 | Point Source(s): atmospheric release Pollutant(s):Hydrocarbon - 103,467 pounds Hydrogen - 1,402 pounds Benzene - 313 pounds n-Hexane - 778 pounds Cyclohexane - 65 pounds | Cause of Problem: Under Investigation | Unit depressurized immediately in accordance with emergency process. Investigation is ongoing, appropriate follow up will be complete |
| 99575 2007-09-18 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 99493 2007-09-16 | Point Source(s): Spill Pollutant(s):Oil - 1,260 gallons Toluene - 1,668 pounds Xylene - 1,626 pounds o-Xylene - 675 pounds Pseudocumene - 655 pounds Ethylbenzene - 441 pounds Hydrocarbon - 3,849 pounds o-Xylene - 675 pounds Flammable Vapor - 1,458 pounds | Cause of Problem: Human Factors Incomplete weld on #1 PHLA Line | Once identified line was removed from service andleak was clamped to stop release. Line will be re routed in overhead pipeband. |
| 99430 2007-09-14 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 99362 2007-09-12 | Point Source(s): safety valve release Pollutant(s):Flammable Vapor - 11,001 pounds | Cause of Problem: Process Upset overpressure pressure in safety valve caused it to lift | The pressure control valve outlet on the outlet of the reactor was opened to lower the reactor pressure. Safety valve was taken out of service after second incident. Unit alarms will be reset and procedures evaluated to prevent further releases. |
| 99374 2007-09-12 | Point Source(s): Release FLARE-Flare #5,8,9,17,23 Pollutant(s):Flammable Vapor - 108,748 pounds Hydrogen Sulfide - 3,891 pounds Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) - 112,639 pounds Benzene - 313 pounds Sulfur Dioxide - 7,176 pounds Nitrogen Dioxide - 17 pounds Nitrogen Oxide - 127 pounds | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing c-101 Recycle Compressor on the HCLA unit shutdown due to an instrumentation tubing failure. Compressor trip activated the units emergency depressureization procedure. | The unit was depressurized immediately in accordance to emergency procedures. Tubing on the seal oil pump was replaced and properly connected. The investigation is ongoin so an appropriate follow up will be completed. Under Investigation. |
| 99298 2007-09-09 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 99170 2007-09-05 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: Process Upset safety valve released to flare | no information given |
| 99175 2007-09-05 | Point Source(s): oil spill Pollutant(s):Oil - 2,957 gallons | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure sample point on tank was halfway open | The sample point on tank was closed and efforts to recover oil began immediately |
| 99196 2007-09-05 | Point Source(s): Exchanger leak Pollutant(s):Volatile Organic Compounds - 1,239 pounds | Cause of Problem: Corrosion under deposit corrosion of tube bundle | The leaking exchanger was bypassed and removed from service. The metallurgy in the tube bundle is being upgraded to duplex stainless steel. Other exchangers have either been upgraded or soon to be in the near future. |
| 99194 2007-09-04 | Point Source(s): FLARE-Flare #5,9,17,23 Pollutant(s):Hydrocarbon - 250 pounds Butane - 96 pounds Nitrogen Oxide - 62 pounds | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure cooling tower pumps shut down due | The cooling tower pump was restarted to restore cooling water to the unit. The speed control was repaired after it caused the unexpected shutdown. |
| 99167 2007-09-02 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 98877 2007-08-23 | Point Source(s): Leak Pollutant(s):Flammable Vapor - 1,123 pounds | Cause of Problem: Corrosion Isolated internal pipe corrosion | Unit was shut down and piping depressurized. Corroded pipe replaced. Similar areas of piping will be radiographed to identify other risks. |
| 98706 2007-08-16 | Point Source(s): air release Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - 986 pounds | Cause of Problem: Under Investigation | Once detected regenerated caustic use at the wet gas scrubber was reduced and fresh caustic use was increased. This action reduced the potential for sulfide entrainment to the settling ponds. |
| 98627 2007-08-14 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 98576 2007-08-13 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 98423 2007-08-04 | Point Source(s): Air blower malfunction Pollutant(s):Carbon Monoxide - 28,760 pounds | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure atlernate blower did not supply air to furnace | Airflow to the furnace was reestablished. Investigation is ongoing, necessary follow up procedures will be complete |
| 98141 2007-07-25 | Point Source(s): Leak at Alkylation unit Pollutant(s):Butene/Butylene - 480 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 98081 2007-07-24 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: Process Upset Hydrocracker safety valve leak | Release permitted under ExxonMobil's Leak Detection and Repair program(LDAR) |
| No LDEQ Number Available 2007-07-22 | Point Source(s): oil spill Pollutant(s):Oil - BRQ | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | Portion of spill released to offsite railroad. |
| 97986 2007-07-20 | Point Source(s): Leak-aviation fuel leak Spill Pollutant(s):Aviation Fuel - 84 gallons Oil - 916 gallons Hydrocarbon - 679 pounds Flammable Liquid - 5,536 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | The material flowed out of an aboveground into a sewer located at the facility. The sewer line was blocked off to confine spillage. |
| 97986 2007-07-20 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: Human Factors operator drew water from tank containing gasoline and did not close control valve to tank | When discovered water draw valve was closed. Tank considered for auto shut off system. |
| 97976 2007-07-19 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | The permit deviation will be reported on the next Title V deviation report. |
| 97569 2007-06-29 | Point Source(s): ammonia acid gas leak Pollutant(s):Ammonia - 165 pounds | Cause of Problem: Corrosion Internal acid corrosion on acid gas line | Leaking line was removed and will be repaired before returned to service. |
| 97341 2007-06-25 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 97340 2007-06-23 | Point Source(s): steam line leak Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 167,093 pounds | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing leak in steam line | Under investigation/line was repaired and piping in area was visually inspected for similar occurences. Tail gas diverted from incinerators back to TGCU. |
| 97339 2007-06-23 | Point Source(s): steam line leak Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - 460 pounds | Cause of Problem: Other OTHER-Overpressure of incinerators during deviation of tail gas between TGCU to SRLA | Sulfur pit and tail gases were directed back to TGCU. Leaking portion of tail gas line was repaired. |
| 97338 2007-06-22 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 97336 2007-06-22 | Point Source(s): Leak-Idle stream line Pollutant(s):Argon - 227 pounds Nitrogen - 13,278 pounds Carbon Monoxide - 108 pounds Carbon Dioxide - 1,144 pounds Hydrogen Sulfide - 133 pounds Water - 4,535 pounds | Cause of Problem: Corrosion Internal acid corrosion | Under Investigation- If investigation shows different causal factor, a follow up will be given. The leaking portion of the line was clamped to stop releas |
| 97239 2007-06-19 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 97184 2007-06-18 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: Process Upset safety valve release | no information given |
| 97173 2007-06-17 | Point Source(s): Leak-tower leak Pollutant(s):Water - 413 pounds Methane - 34 pounds Ethane - 38 pounds Propane - 31 pounds Flammable Vapor - 3,275 pounds Butane - 63 pounds Hydrogen Sulfide - 81 pounds Volatile Organic Compounds - 3,275 pounds | Cause of Problem: Corrosion Internal and external | Tower shut down to stop leak. Tower repaired before returned to service |
| 97045 2007-06-13 | Point Source(s): oil spill Pollutant(s):Slack Wax - 493 pounds | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing water wash line developed a leak | Once leak discover the pumps were stopped and the water wash lines were purged of wax. |
| 96991 2007-06-11 | Point Source(s): FLARE-Flare #19 Pollutant(s):Hydrocarbon - 152 pounds Sulfur Dioxide - 568 pounds Nitrogen Oxide - 26 pounds | Cause of Problem: Start Up, Shut Down | Initially the flare was not noticed but when it was operating crews attempted to locate the source of the excess gas but by 2:37pm the system returned to normal, thus ending the flar |
| 96942 2007-06-09 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| No LDEQ Number Available 2007-06-07 | Point Source(s): Leak-Hydraulic oil Pollutant(s):Hydraulic Oil - 1 gallons | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | Loading barge hydraulic system was shut down to stop leak. An attempt was made to stop leak to barge. |
| 96850 2007-06-07 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | Exchanger leak into cooling tower 24 |
| 96849 2007-06-06 | Point Source(s): flange leak Pollutant(s):1,3-Butadiene - 29 pounds Butene - 215 pounds Flammable Vapor - 18,322 pounds Hydrogen Sulfide - 1,237 pounds | Cause of Problem: Other OTHER-Overpressure of flange line | unit was depressurized immediately in accordance with emergency procedures. |
| 96828 2007-06-06 | Point Source(s): Flare Pollutant(s):Nitrogen Dioxide - 29 pounds Nitrogen Oxide - 209 pounds Sulfur Dioxide - 14,921 pounds Hydrocarbon - 835 pounds Benzene - 32 pounds | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure cooling tower pump failed | Several units were shut down to avoid a serious safety incident or property damage. The pump was repaired and returned to service |
| 96778 2007-06-05 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 96787 2007-06-05 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 96760 2007-06-04 | Point Source(s): Release-Tank vapor release Pollutant(s):Benzene - 64 pounds Toluene - 140 pounds Flammable Vapor - 3,940 pounds | Cause of Problem: Human Factors employee inadvertently deactivated vapor recovery system | the vapor recovery unit was restarted upon the discovery that it was deactivated. |
| 97285 2007-06-02 | Point Source(s): failed system Pollutant(s):Carbon Monoxide - 36,625 pounds | Cause of Problem: Weather STORMS-Heavy rains(air blower system failed) | Airflow to the furnace was reestablished. |
| 96049 2007-05-09 | Point Source(s): Spill Pollutant(s):Aviation Fuel - 0 | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 95990 2007-05-08 | Point Source(s): FLARE-Flare #5,20 Pollutant(s):Nitrogen Oxide - 66 pounds Sulfur Dioxide - 4,659 pounds Methane - 57 pounds Ethane - 41 pounds Propane - 35 pounds | Cause of Problem: Under Investigation | Attempts were made to restart compressor and without success a back up compressor was started. Feed rates were reduced to stop flaring. |
| 95934 2007-05-05 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 95874 2007-05-03 | Point Source(s): Leak-process sewer leak Pollutant(s):Primary Sludge - 14 pounds | Cause of Problem: Weather STORMS-Heavy rains(surrogate sewer needed for storm water diversion) | The excavated sewer line will be repaired. During rain shoring in excavation was damaged and shoring must be repaired before permanent sewer repairs commence. |
| 95842 2007-05-02 | Point Source(s): Flare Pollutant(s):Hydrocarbon - 1,033 pounds Butene - 496 pounds Nitrogen Dioxide - 29 pounds Nitrogen Oxide - 170 pounds | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure broken air supply line was closed to control valve | Closed valve was bypassed until repairs,it was then replace |
| 95690 2007-04-27 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 95549 2007-04-22 | Point Source(s): Flare/Safety valve release Pollutant(s):Volatile Organic Compounds - 6,828 pounds Butene - 3,041 pounds Propylene - 4,814 pounds Nitrogen Dioxide - 20 pounds 1,3-Butadiene - 18 pounds Ethylene - 169 pounds Hydrogen Sulfide - 154 pounds Sulfur Dioxide - 1,505 pounds Nitrogen Oxide - 123 pounds Flammable Vapor - 1,000 pounds Hydrocarbon - 579 pounds | Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket leaking seal/safety valve release | Several actions were taken to avoid or reduce the environmental impacts from this incident. The different gas streams were redirected in a manner appropriate to minimize emissions. |
| No LDEQ Number Available 2007-04-07 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no informaiton given |
| 94865 2007-03-24 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 94800 2007-03-21 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 94555 2007-03-10 | Point Source(s): release on Water Clarification unit Pollutant(s):Benzene - 29 pounds | Cause of Problem: Under Investigation | area was evacuated to prevent unathorize entry until release ended. |
| 94413 2007-03-07 | Point Source(s): furnace permit deviations Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 1,054 pounds | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure valve misalignment | Once alignment was noticed, hydrogen sulfide stream was blocked from the high pressure burner line. 8 furnaces were involved(F1-4 at Powerformer2, F-31 at Feed Prep, F1 at 4-Light Ends East, F1-2 at 4-Light Ends Wes |
| 94351 2007-03-04 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 94334 2007-03-02 | Point Source(s): sewer leak Pollutant(s):Primary Sludge - 146 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | leaking line will be replaced |
| 94238 2007-02-27 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 94148 2007-02-23 | Point Source(s): Leak Pollutant(s):Oil - 92 gallons | Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket failed seal | Line was removed from service and drained to minimize leak. Faulty seal was replaced. |
| 94172 2007-02-23 | Point Source(s): Exchanger leak Pollutant(s):Sulfur Dioxide - 14,881 pounds Nitric Oxide - 247 pounds Nitrogen Dioxide - 34 pounds Methane - 297 pounds Hydrogen Sulfide - 39 pounds Hydrogen - 77 pounds Ethane - 126 pounds Propane - 152 pounds Butene - 312 pounds Butane - 32 pounds Propylene - 255 pounds n-Butane - 48 pounds | Cause of Problem: Corrosion underdeposit corrosion | Leaking exchangers were removed from service. The metallurgy of the exchangers is being evaluated for upgrading. |
| 94118 2007-02-22 | Point Source(s): Spill Pollutant(s):Gas Oil - 58 gallons | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure safety valve was blocked causing steam to have flange undergo thermal expansion | Valve blocking the outlet of the pressure release valve was opened. All valves in similar service will be checked and contaminated soil was disposed of. |
| 94118 2007-02-22 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 94023 2007-02-17 | Point Source(s): safety valve release Pollutant(s):Hydrogen - 1,679 pounds Hydrogen Sulfide - 1,640 pounds Ammonia - 81 pounds Benzene - 40 pounds Volatile Organic Compounds - 10,527 pounds Flammable Vapor - 10,527 pounds Methane - 1,589 pounds | Cause of Problem: Process Upset safety valve release | unit feedrate was reduced until the faulty indicator could be repaired. |
| 93668 2007-02-01 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
| 93550 2007-01-29 | Point Source(s): flange leak Pollutant(s):Xylene - 20 pounds Toluene - 10 pounds | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | Flange leak release was stopped by applied steam. Report stated the leak would be repaired the next morning. |
| 93441 2007-01-23 | Point Source(s): Leak Pollutant(s):Butene - 290 pounds Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) - 561 pounds Highly Reactive Volatile Organic Compounds (HRVOCs) - 295 pounds | Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing loose bolt on flange | Insulation pulled form #10 depropanizer reboiler and flange bolt tightened to stop leak |
| 93177 2007-01-09 | Point Source(s): system release Pollutant(s):Flammable Vapor - 1,731 pounds Hydrogen Sulfide - 1,038 pounds | Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure Emergency Depressurization System inadvertently activated | Emergency Depressurization System was restarted and has been bypassed until source of malfunction can be determined. |
| 93139 2007-01-08 | Point Source(s): no information given/leak Pollutant(s):BRQ - 0 | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no informaiton given |
| 93083 2007-01-04 | Point Source(s): no information given/leak Pollutant(s):BRQ - 0 | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no informaiton given |
| 93020 2007-01-03 | Point Source(s): FLARE-Flare #5,7,17,19 Pollutant(s):Hydrogen Sulfide - 23 pounds Methane - 120 pounds Ethane - 86 pounds Propylene - 27 pounds Propane - 72 pounds Butene - 34 pounds n-Butane - 38 pounds Pentene - 38 pounds n-Pentane - 18 pounds Hexane - 20 pounds Sulfur Dioxide - 8,752 pounds Nitrogen Dioxide - 19 pounds Nitric Oxide - 139 pounds | Cause of Problem: Other OTHER-Electrical failure of Coker units | Personnel initiated startup of idle compressor recovering most of coker gas. Alternate electrical coordination settings and power supply designs are being evaluated for this system. |
| 97567 0000-00-00 | Point Source(s): None Reported Pollutant(s): | Cause of Problem: No Information Given no information given | no information given |
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