BRAZOS AMINE TREATER FACILITY
Incident Details
- Incident ID: 439771
- Date/Time Discovered: Apr 22, 2025 16:05
- Facility: BRAZOS AMINE TREATER FACILITY
- Physical Location: FROM PYOTE, TRAVEL 9.4 MI N ON TX-115 N, TURN L HEADING W ON LEASE ROAD FOR 0.5 MI THEN L HEADING S 0.3 MI TO OFFICE AT FACILITY ENTRANCE.
- County: WINKLER
- Event Type: EMISSIONS EVENT
- RN Number: RN111756912
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