Tank Battery Spill, Port Sulphur, LA
LA, USA | 2022-Dec-27
Initial Notification: On December 23, 2022, the USCG received notification of an approximate 30bbl spill of crude oil from a WCC Energy tank battery in Port Sulphur, LA. Approximately 2 miles of an adjacent canal have been significantly impacted. On December 27, the USCG notified NOAA and later requested NOAA on-scene support.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Products of concern: | crude oil |
Total amount at risk of spill: | 30 barrels |
Latitude (approximate): | 29° 28.84′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 89° 41.99′ West |