Teppco Pipeline; Port Arthur, TX
Port Arthur, TX | 2001-Nov-27
Initial Notification: The NOAA SSC arrived on scene the evening of 29 Nov. 2001 in response to an estimated 2,400 bbl JP-8 pipeline release just N of the Bessie Heights marsh. The released occurred two days before and an estimated 12-14 inches of rain significantly affected containment and recovery efforts during the initial response. The SSC is developing a mass balance of the spilled products which estimates recovery, natural weathering, and the amount of product estimated to remain in the environment. Lisa DiPinto with NOAA DARC will arrived on-scene the morning of 30 Nov. Attached are a series of pics: 01-containment at Anderson Gully, 02-adsorbent pads, 03-weathered JP-8, and 04-skimmer operations. USCG district 8.
| Products of concern: | JP-8 |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 101,000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 53.42′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 93° 54.85′ West |