Home Search Emissions Pollutants About the Database


Phillips 66 (2418), Belle Chasse

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #100489
State Police #07-3699
Accident Date2007-10-24
Report Date 2007-10-29
Follow-up Date 2008-01-28
Follow-up: Yes

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
Benzene2.5 m1792-FFNONOYES56.2 pounds
Flammable Gas0h 2.5m1792-FFNONOYES1,725.2 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Process Upset

Compressor trip caused by a high level signal from its suction drum which caused a pressure safety valve release.

Discharge Preventable - No

Compressor trip was unexpected.

Notes/Remedial Actions

Refinery claims that preventative maintenance could not have prevented this accident.