Gas Well Blowout; South Timbalier Block 8, LA

South Timbalier Block 8, LA | 2006-Sep-20

Initial Notification: At 1050 local time on 9/20/06, a Stone Energy platform at South Timbalier Block 8 had a gas blowout. The well is releasing 15 MCF/hr (Thousand Cubic Feet) of gas and an unknown volume of oil condensate. There is a 1 mile by 150 yd silver sheen heading SW from the platform. USCG has requested WX, trajectory, and explosive limits. There is a safety zone around the platform.