NUSTAR LOGISTICS, L.P.
hazardous_liquid Incident — — May 25, 2022
Incident Information
| Incident Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Operator | NUSTAR LOGISTICS, L.P. |
| Commodity | CRUDE OIL |
| Pipeline Type | hazardous_liquid |
Location
| State | |
| Coordinates | 35.25695, -100.92475 |
Cause
| Cause | EQUIPMENT FAILURE |
| Subcause | FAILURE OF EQUIPMENT BODY (EXCEPT PUMP), TANK PLATE, OR OTHER MATERIAL |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $213 |
| Emergency Response | $3,248 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
A LANDOWNER NOTIFIED NUSTAR'S CONTROL ROOM OF A POTENTIAL CRUDE OIL LEAK INSIDE ITS GROOM PUMP STATION. A LEAK WAS DISCOVERED, ORIGINATING AT A DRAIN PIPING VALVE ATTACHED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LAUNCHER TRAP INSIDE THE STATION. THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK IS FAILURE OF THE DRAIN VALVE TO SEAL DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE VALVE SEAT. THE 2-INCH DRAIN VALVE HAS BEEN REPLACED.
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.