XTO Energy Point a La Hache; LA, USA
LA, USA | 2017-Nov-22
Initial Notification: On November 22, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a crude oil discharge from a 6” transfer line between XTO Energy’s Pointe a La Hache north production platform and their south production platform. The discharge is contained within the marsh grass and small ponds in the area, with a light sheen present in the adjacent canal. The source is reported as secured.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Oil, crude |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 15 barrels |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 36.91′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 89° 47.86′ West |
| On-Water Recovery: | Applied |
| Shoreline Cleanup: | Unknown/Not applicable |
| Dispersants: | Unknown/Not applicable |
| In-Situ Burn: | Unknown/Not applicable |
| Bioremediation: | Unknown/Not applicable |