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Releases of Hydrocarbon

LDEQ Accident Number
Accident Date		 Point Source(s) Notes Amount of Release
137093

2012-02-09		F-131 in the GO-1 Process Unit
Cause: The GO-1 operators discovered a leak in a tube in furnace F-131 in the GO-1 Process Unit. The leak released benzene and unburned hydrocarbons from the tube to the atmosphere in the GO-1 Process Unit. The leak caused smoking for 15 minutes.

Followup: No

Notes: GO-1 operators immediately stopped the flow of process gas to the furnace and began to steam purge the tube to prepare the furnace for repairs. The furnace was safely brought down to complete repairs. The furnace will remain down until repairs are completed.