Breton Sound Discharge Block 21 and 32; Breton Sound, Louisiana
Breton Sound, Louisiana | 2018-Nov-28
Initial Notification: On November 28, 2018, USCG Sector NOLA contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a reported unsecured well discharging oil in the vicinity of Breton Sound lease blocks 21 and 32. The discharge was noticed during a USCG flight. A subsequent overflight later the same day confirmed the well was still discharging. The sheen is approximately 15nm by 50 ft heading in the easterly direction. USCG is requesting a fate and trajectory as well as potential resources at risk.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Crude oil , water, and gas |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | Unknown gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 33.79′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 89° 18.74′ West |