Abandoned Well Discharging Gas and Condensate, East Cameron, Offshore Louisiana

Offshore Lousiana | 2022-Feb-15

Initial Notification: On February 15, 2022, the USCG Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Lake Charles contacted NOAA SSC about an abandoned well that was discharging gas and condensate. The amount being discharged is unknown. A silvery sheen of approximately 1 mile in length was reported. MSU LKC requested information about the fate and effects of condensate, NOAA SSC provided information over the phone. A CG field team is investigating.