Sulfur Dioxide Released at Refinery; Pascagoula, Mississippi

Pascagoula, MS, USA | 2025-Feb-21

Initial Notification: On February 21, 2025, the USCG contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a reported release of an estimated 1,026 lbs. of sulfur dioxide from the Chevron Pascagoula refinery. The NOAA SSC provided a hazard assessment and threat analysis via CAMEO and MARPLOT. It has been reported that the release lasted for 15 minutes and the flare is back in operation.