EMBAR B-2 BATTERY
Incident Details
- Incident ID: 439734
- Date/Time Discovered: Apr 22, 2025 08:00
- Facility: EMBAR B-2 BATTERY
- Physical Location: FROM THE INTERSECTION OF HWY. 158 AND SCHARBAUER ST. IN GOLDSMITH, TRAVEL NORTHWEST ON SCHARBAUER ST. FOR 4.5 MILES, THEN NORTH ON HWY. 181 FOR 8.5 MILES. THE SITE IS ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE ROAD.
- County: ANDREWS
- Event Type: EMISSIONS EVENT
- RN Number: RN108633546
Description
SummaryThe EMBAR B-2 BATTERY facility in Texas experienced a chemical release involving multiple hazardous substances including carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, natural gas volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. These chemicals can be extremely dangerous to human health, potentially causing respiratory problems, headaches, and other serious medical issues if people are exposed. Residents near the facility should immediately stay indoors, close all windows and doors, avoid outdoor activities, and contact local health authorities if they experience any unusual symptoms like difficulty breathing, dizziness, or eye and throat irritation.
What was emitted- 5001.00 POUNDS of Carbon Monoxide
- 101.00 POUNDS of Hydrogen Sulfide
- 5001.00 POUNDS of Natural Gas VOCs
- 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 …