Pipeline Leak, Ship Shoal Block 233; Offshore Terrebonne Bay, LA

Offshore Terrebonne Bay, LA | 2015-Dec-21

Initial Notification: On December 21, 2015 the USCG Marine Safety Unit in Morgan City, LA, notified the NOAA SSC of a leak in a 12-in offshore pipeline carrying Louisiana Sweet Crude and produced water. The operator has shut in pipe, is bleeding down pressure, and deploying recovery assets. An 0.5 mile X 150 ft sheen has been reported. Location is approximately 45 miles offshore. Trajectory requested and in progress.