GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY, LP
gas_transmission Incident — — August 9, 2016
Incident Information
| Incident Date | August 9, 2016 |
| Operator | GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY, LP |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_transmission |
Location
| State | |
| Coordinates | 32.30123, -90.09207 |
Cause
| Cause | EQUIPMENT FAILURE |
| Subcause | MALFUNCTION OF CONTROL/RELIEF EQUIPMENT |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $0 |
| Emergency Response | $1,160 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
HIGH FLOW RATE FROM STORAGE FIELD WITHDRAW PACKED PIPELINE CAUSING PRESSURE INCREASE THAT TRIPPED TWO OPP VALVES. MAOP WAS NOT EXCEEDED. RELIEF VALVES WERE RESET TO STOP VENTING GAS. 5-16-18 REVISED BASED ON PHMSA INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDING CHANGING PART G - APPARENT CAUSE TO EQUIPMENT FAILURE AND ANSWERING SUBSEQUENT QUESTIONS.
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.