Gulf of
Mexico Region
Spills ≥ 50 Barrels
(2,100 gallons)
– 1977
March 29, 1977 - Texaco, Inc.
| Pollution: |
250 bbl Crude Oil |
Operation: |
Pipeline |
| Rig/Platform: |
Platform C |
Lease: |
N/A |
Area:
Block: |
South Pass
37 |
Cause: |
External Damage:
mud slide |
| Distance
to Shore: |
7 Miles |
Water
Depth: |
105 Feet |
| Pipeline Segment: |
03457 |
Pipeline Diameter: |
13 Inches |
Remarks: Mud
slide pulled apart submerged 12.75" oil pipeline. Response: replaced damaged section
with 3,000' of new pipe. pplrepdb had lease G01335
June 5, 1977 -
Penzoil Company/Texaco
| Pollution: |
50 bbl Crude Oil |
Operation: |
Pipeline &
Barge |
| Rig/Platform: |
Bonito 14-inch
oil/condensate pipeline |
Lease: |
G02115 |
Area:
Block: |
Eugene Island
330 |
Cause: |
External Damage:
anchor |
| Distance
to Shore: |
82 Miles |
Water
Depth: |
247 Feet |
| Pipeline Segment: |
03738 |
Pipeline Diameter: |
14 Inches |
| Other
Events: |
Vessel
Mishap |
Remarks: Anchor
dragged by lay barge engaged in third-party pipeline operations broke submerged 14"
oil pipeline and two submerged 8-5/8" pipelines. Line kinked 280' from EI 338.
Response: the 14" pipeline was repaired the riser at the "S" platform was
also completed; and the two 8 5/8" pipelines were also repaired and put back in
service.
October 18, 1977 -
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
| Pollution: |
300 bbl Crude Oil |
Operation: |
Pipeline |
| Rig/Platform: |
|
Lease: |
G01634 |
Area:
Block: |
Main Pass
144 |
Cause: |
External Damage:
anchor |
| Distance
to Shore: |
22 Miles |
Water
Depth: |
210 Feet |
| Pipeline Segment: |
09246 |
Pipeline Diameter: |
8 Inches |
Remarks: The
submerged oil pipeline from MP-144 to MP-69 developed a large leak caused by an anchor
drag pulling the line apart 6,500' northwest of MP. Response: pipeline was shut in; pipe
and flanges on both ends were replaced.
December 14, 1977 -
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
| Pollution: |
70 bbl Diesel |
Operation: |
Drilling &
Motor Vessel |
Rig:
Platform: |
Rig Ocean 66
(jack-up)
Well 2 |
Lease: |
G02314 |
Area:
Block: |
South Marsh Island
285 |
Cause: |
Equipment Failure
& Human Error: transfer hose & negligence |
| Distance
to Shore: |
32 Miles |
Water
Depth: |
55 Feet |
| Pipeline Segment: |
|
Pipeline Diameter: |
|
| Other Events: |
Vessel Mishap |
Remarks: EXPLORATION
SPILL. While offloading Black Magic from workboat "Gulf Fleet 21" to drilling
rig, a hose on the vessel parted underwater at the connection with the rig hose. About 10
minutes elapsed before it was noticed and the pumps on the vessel were shut down. An
estimated 100 bbl of Black Magic (either 70 or 77 percent oil) were pumped overboard, so
70-77 bbl of oil were lost.
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