Home Search Emissions Pollutants About the Database


Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco

Releases of Butene

LDEQ Accident Number
Accident Date		 Point Source(s) Notes Amount of Release
145641

2012-12-30
Cause: 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.

Followup: No

Notes: 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.