KERN ENERGY
hazardous_liquid Incident — — February 5, 2024
Incident Information
| Incident Date | February 5, 2024 |
| Operator | KERN ENERGY |
| Commodity | CRUDE OIL |
| Pipeline Type | hazardous_liquid |
Location
| State | |
| Coordinates | 35.29630, -119.12843 |
Cause
| Cause | EQUIPMENT FAILURE |
| Subcause | MALFUNCTION OF CONTROL/RELIEF EQUIPMENT |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $250,000 |
| Emergency Response | $265,000 |
| Other Costs | $100,000 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"KERN BELIEVES, AFTER EXCAVATION, THAT A UNDOCUMENTED CONTROL VALVE FAILED CAUSING A SURGE OF CRUDE OIL TO FILL AN UNDOCUMENTED GATHERING LINE DEAD LEG. THIS SUDDEN SURGE OF PRESSURE CAUSED THE DEAD LEG TO RUPTURE THROUGH PINHOLES."
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.