WEST SEMINOLE SAN ANDRES UNIT RCF
Incident Details
- Incident ID: 439886
- Date/Time Discovered: Apr 27, 2025 09:30
- Facility: WEST SEMINOLE SAN ANDRES UNIT RCF
- Physical Location: FROM SEMINOLE TX ON HWY 180 HEAD W FOR 9 MI TO FM 1757 GO NORTH FOR 0.5 MI TO OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN SIGN ON WEST SIDE OF RD TURN W ONTO LEASE
- County: GAINES
- Event Type: EMISSIONS EVENT
- RN Number: RN106330665
Description
SummaryAt the West Seminole San Andres Unit RCF facility in West Texas, a chemical release occurred involving multiple hazardous substances including carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, natural gas, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. These chemicals can be extremely dangerous to human health, potentially causing respiratory problems, headaches, and in severe cases, life-threatening conditions if people are exposed to high concentrations. Residents near the facility should immediately stay indoors, close all windows and doors, avoid outdoor activities, and contact local emergency services if they experience any unusual symptoms like difficulty breathing, dizziness, or eye and throat irritation.
What was emitted- 409.00 POUNDS of Carbon Monoxide
- 58.00 POUNDS of Hydrogen Sulfide
- 353.00 POUNDS of Non-Methane Non-Ethane Natural Gas
- 48.00 POUNDS of Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)
- 5332.00 POUNDS of Sulfur dioxide
How did it happen"A" compressor shutdown on suction gas RTD failure.