TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION LP (SPECTRA ENERGY CORP)
gas_transmission Incident — — November 17, 2014
Incident Information
| Incident Date | November 17, 2014 |
| Operator | TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION LP (SPECTRA ENERGY CORP) |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_transmission |
Location
| State | |
| Coordinates | 28.55317, -92.79333 |
Cause
| Cause | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE |
| Subcause | ROUTINE OR NORMAL FISHING OR OTHER MARITIME ACTIVITY NOT ENGAGED IN EXCAVATION |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $2,000,000 |
| Emergency Response | $0 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
ON THE MORNING OF NOVEMBER 17, 2014, A LARGE BARGE WAS BEING PUSHED BY A TUG IN 15 FOOT SEAS WHEN THE TUG LOST POWER. THE TUG COULD NOT REGAIN POWER IN A TIMELY MANNER. AN ANCHOR WAS DROPPED WHICH SNAGGED TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION LP'S 16-INCH LINE 41-A-5 NATURAL GAS TRANSMISSION PIPELINE IN EAST CAMERON BLOCK 321. THE ANCHOR COMPLETELY SEVERED THE PIPELINE CAUSING A SUBSTANTIAL RELEASE OF NATURAL GAS.
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.