Shell refinery; Martinez, CA
Martinez, CA | 2015-Feb-10
Initial Notification: On February 10, 2015, the Shell refinery in Martinez, CA reported a spill of crude oil from a line undergoing hydrostatic testing. The release occurred near the seaward end of the Shell pier, where fixed containment boom is maintained. Response contractors were on-scene before sunset and applied additional containment boom and deployed skimmers. USCG Sector San Francisco requested trajectory support.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Tags: | Pipeline |
Products of concern: | Crude oil |
Total amount at risk of spill: | 84 barrels |
Latitude (approximate): | 38° 1.95′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 122° 7.81′ West |
On-Water Recovery: | Applied |
Shoreline Cleanup: | Evaluated but not used |
Dispersants: | Unknown/Not applicable |
In-Situ Burn: | Unknown/Not applicable |
Bioremediation: | Unknown/Not applicable |