Flowline Leak at Lake Barre facility; Terrebone Bay, Louisiana

76XF6GC9+XV | 2026-Mar-25

Initial Notification: On March 25, 2026, the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office (LOSCO) contacted the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) regarding a reported 7 barrel discharge of low-sulfur crude oil (LSC) from a 4-inch flowline located at the Terrebone Bay - Lake Barre facility operated by Hilcorp. The NOAA SSC contacted the Federal On Scene Coordinator Representative (FOSCR) Marine Safety Unit Houma, which is sending personnel to investigate. The State and U.S. Coast Guard are concerned about potential impact to areas where a current oyster closure is in place. A trajectory was requested from NOAA.