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Pipeline Leak; Offshore, Sabine Pass, TX

Offshore, Sabine Pass, TX | 2015-Dec-29

Initial Notification: On December 29, 2015, MSU Port Arthur notified NOAA SSC of a pipeline leak of crude oil approximately 12 miles offshore of Sabine Pass, Texas. Pipeline has been shut in. An estimated 37 gallons was released, producing a 2 mile x 250 ft sheen. A trajectory has been requested.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Tags:Pipeline
Products of concern:Crude Oil (API 18)
Total amount at risk of spill: 11500 barrels
Latitude (approximate): 29° 27.08′ North
Longitude (approximate): 93° 47.88′ West