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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