Enterprise Mont Belvieu Complex Reports Propane Emission


   
   HOUSTON,  TX (DTN)  -- Enterprise reported a 24-hour emissions event at its 
1.2 million bpd Enterprise East facility in Mont Belvieu, Texas, according to 
an initial incident report filed with the Texas Commission on Environmental 
Quality (TCEQ).

   The emission event began on May 15 at 4:15 p.m. concluding on May 16 at 4:15 
p.m. The event originated in the Splitter III Unit 1 process area, specifically 
at emission point F-3.01, identified as Splitter III Process Fugitives.

   The cause was identified as a pinhole leak discovered on piping connected to 
a level gauge. Approximately 50 pounds of propane and 1,100 pounds of propylene 
were released, according to the filing.

   "Enterprise utilized good engineering practices and plans during this event. 
A repair clamp was installed on May 16," the company stated.

   The case remains open.

    




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