Pipeline Leak; Main Pass Block 151, LA
Main Pass Block 151, LA | 2004-Sep-30
Initial Notification: At 1230 September 30, 2004 Shell was notified that there could be a leak in the area of MP Block 151. An overflight conducted by representatives of Shell, USCG, and NOAA confirmed the spill. Sheen was observed with a point of origin at L 29d 11.24N, 088d 51.61W and stretched to the S/SW about 3.8nm down to 29d 07.53N, 088d 53.85W.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Tags: | Pipeline |
Products of concern: | Crude oil |
Latitude (approximate): | 29° 15.00′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 89° 0.00′ West |