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Pipeline Leak, West Cameron Block 20; Gulf of Mexico, LA

Gulf of Mexico, LA | 2008-Jun-30

Initial Notification: On the afternoon of 30 June 2008, the USCG notified the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of a reported sheen off Cameron Parish, LA. The report stated that there was gas bubbling to the surface and a 1.5 mile sheen. In the area was buoy marking a pipeline. The USCG has request a trajectory.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Tags:Pipeline
Products of concern:Natural Gas and Condensate Liquid
Latitude (approximate): 29° 42.18′ North
Longitude (approximate): 93° 36.83′ West