BRAZOS AMINE TREATER FACILITY

Incident Details
Description

SummaryThe Brazos Amine Treater Facility in Texas experienced a chemical release involving multiple dangerous substances including carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and volatile organic compounds. These chemicals are extremely hazardous and can cause serious health risks, particularly to respiratory systems and potentially causing long-term breathing problems. Residents near the facility should immediately contact local health authorities, stay indoors with windows closed, avoid outdoor exposure, and seek medical attention if they experience any breathing difficulties, chest pain, dizziness, or unusual symptoms related to chemical exposure.

What was emitted
  • 5.20 POUNDS of CO
  • 26.93 POUNDS of H2S
  • 0.60 POUNDS of NOX
  • 2478.33 POUNDS of SO2
  • 0.40 POUNDS of VOC - NONMETHANE

How did it happenpacking leak on P-5900A