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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.

Incident Details
Products of concern:condensate
Latitude (approximate): 28° 47.00′ North
Longitude (approximate): 94° 48.00′ West