Chevron Pipeline Spill; Long Wharf, Richmond, CA
Long Wharf, Richmond, CA | 2021-Feb-09
Initial Notification: At roughly 1500 hrs on 09-FEB-2021, there was a reported release of “intermediate bunker fuel” from a pipeline along the Richmond Long Wharf at the Chevron Refinery. The NRC report (No. 1297669) indicated an estimated release rate of 5 gallons/minute. USCG Sector San Francisco contacted their NOAA SSC to request trajectory support while Sector pollution response personnel are en route and a USCG overflight is being requested. In the meantime, local news helicopter video footage at roughly 1700 hrs appeared to show no active release, but did show light winds and oil & sheen close to shore just south of the wharf.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Products of concern: | Diesel |
Total amount at risk of spill: | 500 gallons |
Latitude (approximate): | 37° 55.57′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 122° 24.23′ West |