MCELROY SOUR GAS INJECTION WELL
Incident Details
- Incident ID: 439840
- Date/Time Discovered: Apr 24, 2025 11:00
- Facility: MCELROY SOUR GAS INJECTION WELL
- Physical Location: FROM THE INTERSECTION OF TX-329 AND US-385 IN CRANE, TX, HEAD EAST ON TX-329 E FOR 0.9 MI. TURN LEFT ONTO TU ELECTRIC RD, GO 0.8 MI. CONTINUE ONTO UTILITY RD, GO 0.4 MI. TURN RIGHT, GO 0.2. TURN LEFT, GO 115 FT TO SITE ON THE LEFT.
- County: CRANE
- Event Type: MAINTENANCE
- RN Number: RN111344701
Description
SummaryAt the McElroy Sour Gas Injection Well in Texas, a chemical release occurred involving multiple dangerous gases including carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, natural gas volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxide, and sulfur dioxide. These chemicals are extremely hazardous and can cause serious health risks like respiratory problems, potential poisoning, and breathing difficulties if people are exposed. Residents near the facility should immediately evacuate the area, stay indoors with windows closed, avoid outdoor exposure, contact local emergency services, and seek medical attention if they experience any unusual symptoms like headaches, dizziness, or breathing problems.
What was emitted- 2117.16 POUNDS of Carbon Monoxide
- 1286.41 POUNDS of Hydrogen Sulfide
- 4318.06 POUNDS of Natural Gas VOCs
- 1060.50 POUNDS of Nitrogen oxide
- 1118478.24 POUNDS of Sulfur dioxide
How did it happenWhile 3rd party gas pipeline was down production gas was routed to injection well through compressor. Compressor went down on alarm and gas was immediately routed to flare until compression is re-started and flaring ended.