Pipeline Leak, Ship Shoal Block 233; Offshore Terrebonne Bay, LA
Offshore Terrebonne Bay, LA | 2015-Dec-21
Initial Notification: On December 21, 2015 the USCG Marine Safety Unit in Morgan City, LA, notified the NOAA SSC of a leak in a 12-in offshore pipeline carrying Louisiana Sweet Crude and produced water. The operator has shut in pipe, is bleeding down pressure, and deploying recovery assets. An 0.5 mile X 150 ft sheen has been reported. Location is approximately 45 miles offshore. Trajectory requested and in progress.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Tags: | Pipeline |
Products of concern: | crude oil, produced water |
Total amount at risk of spill: | 170 barrels |
Latitude (approximate): | 28° 27.67′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 90° 53.09′ West |