GANDU 26 FRANK B BATTERY
Incident Details
- Incident ID: 439731
- Date/Time Discovered: Apr 22, 2025 00:00
- Facility: GANDU 26 FRANK B BATTERY
- Physical Location: Depart TX 302 W toward TX 158/FM 181. Turn right onto TX 158/FM 181. Keep straight for 9.6 mil on FM 181 Location will be on the right
- County: ECTOR
- Event Type: EMISSIONS EVENT
- RN Number: RN106597891
Description
SummaryAt the GANDU 26 FRANK B BATTERY facility in Texas, multiple dangerous chemicals were released, including carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, natural gas, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. These chemicals pose serious health risks, particularly to respiratory systems, with hydrogen sulfide and carbon monoxide being especially toxic and potentially life-threatening if inhaled in high concentrations. Residents near the facility should immediately evacuate the area, avoid direct exposure to the chemicals, contact local emergency services, and seek medical attention if they experience any breathing difficulties, dizziness, or unusual symptoms.
What was emitted- 5001.00 POUNDS of Carbon Monoxide
- 101.00 POUNDS of Hydrogen Sulfide
- 5001.00 POUNDS of NATURAL GAS
- 5001.00 POUNDS of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)
- 501.00 POUNDS of Sulfur dioxide
How did it happenDUE TO A PLANNED PLANT TURN AROUND BEGINING ON April 22, 2025, BY OUR MIDSTREAM PARTNER, (DCP OPERATING COMPANY LP), MAVERICK PERMIAN WILL BE FLARING PRODUCED GAS RATHER THAN UTILIZE THE STANDARD PROCEDURE OF PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION. THIS EMISSIONS EVENT IS ANTICIPATED TO END WHEN THE GOLDSMITH GAS PLANT TURN AROUND …