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Eugene Island Pipeline Spill

GOM, LA        2009-Jul-26

On Sunday afternoon, 26 July 2009, NOAA was notified of an oil spill 33 miles offshore and 60 miles southwest of Houma, LA that occurred on Saturday afternoon. The leak was from the Eugene Island Pipeline System and approximately 63,000 gallons of oil was released. Pre-approved dispersant was applied to the heaviest concentrations of the spill. On water recovery was also initiated. NOAA is providing on-going trajectory and weather support.


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Public Advisories and Press Releases

USCG Press Release 31 July 2009 2009-Aug-04
News Story from WVUE Fox 8 in New Orleans 2009-Aug-04
UC Press Release, 29 July 2009 2009-Jul-30

Incident Response Documents

NESDIS Analysis 2009-Jul-31

Incident Details

Spill, potential spill, or other: Oil Spill
Cause of incident: Pipeline Leak
Products of concern: 33.7 API Gravity Crude Oil
Amount spilled (approximate): 1500 barrels
Total amount at risk of spill: 13000 barrels

Latitude (approximate): 28° 43.27' North
Longitude (approximate): 90° 52.05' West

Public Information Contacts and Incident-Related Links

Joint Information Center: (504) 728-3390

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