Pipeline Rupture of Crude Oil into Marsh Area, Hackberry, LA
Hackberry, LA, | 2023-May-24
Initial Notification: On May 23, 2023, a pipeline rupture in the Apollo Energy Cameron Meadows field discharged an estimated 2 bbl of crude oil into a marsh area. MSU Port Arthur contacted NOAA SSC for advice on clean-up methods. Apollo proposed using heavy excavation equipment. SSC provided input on cleanup methods. LOSCO plans an on-site visit tomorrow, and an agency discussion is planned following the visit.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | crude oil |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 2 barrels |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 50.00′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 93° 38.15′ West |