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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 145641 |
| State Police # | 12-08095 |
| Accident Date | 2012-12-30 |
| Report Date | 2013-01-03 |
| Follow-up Date | 0000-00-00 |
| Follow-up: | No |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Butene | 3h 23m | NO | NO | YES | BRQ | |
| Nitrogen Oxide | 3h 23m | NO | YES | YES | BRQ |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Process Upset
On December 30, 2012, Motiva's Residual Catalytic Cracking Unit (RCCU) experienced a process upset. The upset led to the opening of a pressure relief valve and flaring at the RCCU Flare.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
The pressure transmitter that caused the problem last night has been repaired. Butene and Nitrogen Oxides are reported as being flared; quantities currently unknown. Motiva will release the quantities in their 60 day letter.
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