Spill of Natural Gas Condensate into White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area, LA
LA | 2023-Mar-30
Initial Notification: On March 30, 2023, a 2-inch line associated with TPIC Watkins well #39 discharged approximately 2-3 barrels of natural gas condensate into a marsh located within the state-managed White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is recommending an in-situ burn. NOAA SSC provided verbal support to USCG Morgan City.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | condensate |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 126 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 52.72′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 92° 31.38′ West |