Nat. Gas Platform; 20 miles due south of Galveston, Texas

20 miles due south of Galveston, Texas | 1998-May-30

Initial Notification: On Saturday 30 May 1998 MSD Galveston received a report of a condensate release from a Natural Gas Platform. The platform is located in position 28-47.0N, 94-48.0W, or about 20 miles due south of Galveston, Texas. An estimated 1/2 barrel of condensate had been released from the rig and it had formed a 10 yd x 2 mile light sheen. The source was reported to be secured. The D8 SSC was contacted and their main concern was potential for shoreline impact. USCG district 8.