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Crude Oil Discharged into Trench from Well Flowline; Louisiana

LA | 2023-Oct-02

Initial Notification: On October 2, 2023, approximately 100bbl of crude oil was discharged into a trench from the Hilcorp Burrwood Canal #11 well flowline. Release is secured. No reported impact to waterways. OSRO is on-site performing flushing and skimming operations. The USCG requested NOAA on-site support.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:crude
Total amount at risk of spill: 4200 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 28° 58.52′ North
Longitude (approximate): 89° 22.14′ West