Potential Discharge of Oil, West Cameron Block 2, Cameron Parish, Louisiana

QR55+HF Cameron, LA, USA | 2025-Jul-02

Initial Notification: Initial Report: On 2 July, 2025, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Lake Charles contacted the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) regarding a potential discharge of oil in the vicinity of West Cameron, Cameron Parish, Louisiana. National Response Center report #1435773 was issued by the NOAA Satellite Assessment Branch based on imagery acquired at 10:49 local time on 1 July, indicating a 3.6 mile sheen observed by Sentinel 2 C. USCG contacted the NOAA SSC and the State, and is enroute to investigate. A number of potential sources are located in the vicinity of the discharge, including wells operated by Creole Operating. Unknown if release is secured. USCG is requesting trajectory analysis and possible further support based on extent of spill.