Sun Pipeline Spill; North Louisiana
North Louisiana | 2000-Nov-16
Initial Notification: On 16 November, the NOAA SSC was notified by the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinators Office (LOSCO) of a 750 bbl spill in N. Louisiana which resulted from a pipeline leak. The oil is contained in a rice field at approximately 32? 54 N Lat. and 91? 31 W Long. Burning is being considered as a mitigation option. NOAA is providing scientific support. Lt. Steve Thumm is in route to the scene. USCG district 8.
Incident Details
| Products of concern: | oil |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 31,500 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 32° 54.00′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 91° 31.00′ West |