Spill of Crude Oil from Flowline into Marsh; Centerville, LA
LA | 2023-Oct-17
Initial Notification: 1On October 17, 2023, the Texas Petroleum Investment Company (TPIC) reported an approx 5bbl (210-gallon) spill of crude oil from a flowline into adjacent marsh. NRC# 1382018. Approx .19 acres of marsh has been impacted. UC determined that an insitu burn would be the best response tool. NOAA SSC engaging with UC regarding response tactics.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Products of concern: | crude |
Total amount at risk of spill: | 210 gallons |
Latitude (approximate): | 29° 35.99′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 91° 30.93′ West |