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Chalmette Refining, LLC, Chalmette

Releases in 2012

LDEQ Incident Number
Incident Date		 Point Source/Release Notes
138541

2012-04-03
Point Source(s):
#1 Flare

Pollutant(s):
Sulfur Dioxide - 1,022 pounds
Hydrogen Sulfide - BRQ
Cause: A high molecular weight gas was routed to the flare gas management system, which prevented the compressor from being able to pump the gas and caused the flare to open.

Followup: Yes

Notes: To stop the discharge, feed rate to the unit was reduced, reducing pressure, and eventually ending the release. A representative from Chalmette Refining contacted LDEQ Emergency Response on 4/4/12 when an all-clear was called, also providing the total release quantity of sulfur dioxide. No fire, injuries, or fatalities resulted from this incident
No LDEQ Number Available

2012-02-09
Point Source(s):
No information given

Pollutant(s):
Compressed Flammable Gas - BRQ
Oil - BRQ
Cause: There is a courtesy notification regarding a release of Compressed Flammable Gas and a potential release of oil. There is no detail in the Incident report regrading the cause of the release.

Followup: No

Notes: There is no information given regarding the cause or remedial actions. There is no LDEQ report and no SPOC report attached to the file.
136734

2012-01-25
Point Source(s):
Vessel in #7 crystallizer unit

Pollutant(s):
Xylene - 11 pounds
Cause: A small hole and crack were discovered in the shell of the vessel of the #7 crystallizer (E4302), causing the vessel to fail internally and form a hole through the outside shell, allowing the product to escape.

Followup: No

Notes: The vessel was isolated and was being pumped down, depressurized, and the contents were being displaced with Nitrogen. The spilled product was isolated to the concrete slab which leads to the storm water containment area. All product being released was eventually recovered at the sump and diverted to a slop tank. Air monitoring occurred and levels were only detected within the 50x50 blocked off area. Atmospheric Venting. Highly Flammable.