TEXAS GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC
gas_transmission Incident — — October 2, 2017
Incident Information
| Incident Date | October 2, 2017 |
| Operator | TEXAS GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_transmission |
Location
| State | |
| Coordinates | 32.96074, -91.85329 |
Cause
| Cause | EQUIPMENT FAILURE |
| Subcause | MALFUNCTION OF CONTROL/RELIEF EQUIPMENT |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $176,700 |
| Emergency Response | $500 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
TEXAS GAS'S CONTROL CENTER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE PUBLIC THAT A LOUD NOISE WAS COMING FROM ITS BASTROP COMPRESSOR STATION. WHEN LOCAL PERSONNEL ARRIVED AT THE SITE, THEY DISCOVERED GAS BLOWING FROM A 26"" CHECK VALVE LOCATED AT THE T3 TURBINE PIPING. AFTER SECURING THE AREA, FURTHER EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT BOLTS ON THE CHECK VALVE SHAFT WERE BROKEN. THE CAUSE IS CURRENTLY UNDER INVESTIGATION. 3-5-18 ROOT CAUSE WAS CONFIRMED AS FATIGUE OF BOLTS ON CHECK VALVE SHAFT FAILED. 4-25-18 UPDATED WITH FINAL COSTS AND SUBMITTED FINAL REPORT.
About This Pipeline Incident
Pipeline incident data is reported to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). All significant incidents involving fatalities, injuries, or property damage over $50,000 must be reported.