Well Blowout; South Pelto, LA
South Pelto, LA | 2008-Feb-15
Initial Notification: The NOAA SCC was contacted Friday morning, Feb 15th concerning a well blowout at South Pelto 10 Well B. Worst case discharge per day was identified as 1M-1.5M cubic feet of natural gas, 90 bbl of condensate with a specific gravity of 53 and 500 bbl of saltwater. There is currently no evidence of sheening or recoverable product. The natural gas leak has not been shut down and the platform has been evacuated. The USCG is requesting a trajectory for the next few days concerning the condensate.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | light condensate |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 90 barrels |
| Latitude (approximate): | 28° 56.89′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 90° 43.42′ West |