Leaking Pipeline; Timbalier, LA

Timbalier, LA | 2012-Feb-02

Initial Notification: On 02FEB12, USCG contacted NOAA SSC about a ruptured natural gas pipeline 7nm south of Timbalier Island in South Timbalier Block 37 (28-56-23N 090-21-21W, NRC#1001902). An associated sheen was reported as 4mi by 15 ft (NRC report stated 1 mile). The flowrate is unknown. The depth is about 50 feet. USCG is requesting trajectory and shoreline impact analysis.