Rig Falcon 17; Amelia, LA

Amelia, LA | 1999-Jun-25

Initial Notification: At approximately 0830 CST the NOAA SSC received a report from MSO Morgan City that the crew of the RIG FALCON 17 had evacuated the rig as a result of extremely high pressure readings and the potential for a blowout. The well has the possibility of spilling natural gas condensate, crude oil and drilling mud. Numerous environmental clean up contractors have been hired and are on scene to respond. The COTP Morgan City has closed the ICW from MM 84 to MM 87 in the Bayou Chene area. The location of the incident is just south of Amelia, LA. MSO Morgan City has personnel on scene to assist. At 0920 MSO Morgan City notified the SSC that the rig has blown and requested a plume trajectory. SSC Charlie Henry is enroute. USCG district 8.