Wcc oil spill, main pass 21; breton sound, louisiana

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1. 1
   NOAAORR-110992026-01-06 00:00Z → cancelled 2026-01-20 00:00Z
   Crude oil release at tpic sl 1923 #28 well; pilottown, louisianaoil

   Crude Oil Release at TPIC SL 1923 #28 Well; Pilottown, Louisiana.
   Pilottown, LA, USA.
   1. At approximately 0815 hours on January 5, 2026, Texas Petroleum Investment Company (TPIC) discovered a leak on a 6-inch injection line that is associated with the SL 1923 #28 Well northeast of their W-1 Facility in the South Pass 24 Oil & Gas Field (Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana). It was estimated that approximately 15 barrels (630 gallons) of crude had been released in a flotant/roseau cane-based marsh. An assessment conducted on January 5 by Sector New Orleans, and Forefront showed that approximately 0.65 acres of marsh were impacted. An in situ burn (ISB) plan was developed and has been proposed as the most viable, least impactful response strategy and an incident-specific Regional Response Team call was conducted on January 7 to seek approval for use of burn agents/accelerant, if needed. Approval was granted by the State, Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Coast Guard with [...]
   2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL (LA SWEET CRUDE). MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 1000 GALLONS.
   3. POSITION 29.088N 089.275W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11099: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11099

2. 2
   NOAAORR-111072026-01-16 00:00Z → cancelled 2026-01-30 00:00Z
   Oil spill from tpic flow line, southwest pass 24; port eads, louisianapipeline

   Oil Spill from TPIC Flow Line, Southwest Pass 24; Port Eads, Louisiana.
   Port Eads, LA, USA.
   1. On January 16, 2026 a TPIC flow line in Southwest Pass 24 spilled approximately 10 barrels of oil into marsh adjacent to the Mississippi River. The U.S. Coast Guard requested NOAA assistance to determine appropriate cleanup techniques.
   2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 420 GALLONS. TAGS: PIPELINE.
   3. POSITION 29.000N 089.285W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11107: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11107

3. 3
   NOAAORR-111172026-02-04 00:00Z → cancelled 2026-02-18 00:00Z
   Wellhead spill, grand isle 25; grand isle, louisianaoil

   Wellhead Spill, Grand Isle 25; Grand Isle, Louisiana.
   Grand Isle, LA, USA.
   1. On February 4, 2026, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Houma received a National Response Center report regarding a spill of oil from a Cantium wellhead located in Grand Isle block #25. The leak was caused by corrosion. Cantium is reporting an estimated 1.6 gallons released into open water. The release is reportedly secured and cleanup is underway. The USCG is not requesting NOAA assistance at this time.
   2. THREAT: OIL.
   3. POSITION 29.102N 090.123W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11117: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11117

4. 4
   NOAAORR-111212026-02-14 00:00Z → cancelled 2026-02-28 00:00Z
   Flowline discharge, romere pass 23/24; venice, louisianaoil

   Flowline Discharge, Romere Pass 23/24; Venice, Louisiana.
   Venice, LA, USA.
   1. February 12, 2026: A TPIC 4-inch flowline associated with wells #23 and #24 discharged approximately 50 barrels of crude oil into adjacent marsh and the Romere Pass waterway. State and Federal agencies discussed burning as a potential remedy. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service will not permit a burn at the location of the spill due to proximity of a facility. Vegetation cutting and flushing are being considered as cleanup techniques. The U.S. Coast Guard requested onsite support from NOAA.
   2. THREAT: OIL.
   3. POSITION 29.274N 089.242W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11121: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11121

5. 5
   NOAAORR-111222026-02-19 00:00Z → cancelled 2026-03-05 00:00Z
   Pilottown, la, USAoil

   Abandoned and Leaking Well in West Bay; Pilottown, Louisiana.
   Pilottown, LA, USA.
   1. January 2026: The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) received notice of a leaking wellhead in West Bay, Louisiana. The wellhead is abandoned with no viable responsible party. It is releasing as much as 1 barrel of crude oil per day. USCG has placed a coffer dam around the wellhead and is in the process of planning repairs to the wellhead. Oil continuing to be released is contained within the coffer dam. NOAA will provide support regarding consultations and potentially on-site support.
   2. THREAT: OIL.
   3. POSITION 29.130N 089.303W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11122: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11122

6. 6
   NOAAORR-111242026-02-25 00:00Z → cancelled 2026-03-11 00:00Z
   Mystery sheen in grande isle 18; grand isle, louisianaoil

   Mystery Sheen in Grande Isle 18; Grand Isle, Louisiana.
   Grand Isle, LA, USA.
   1. On February 24, 2026, NESDIS (the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service of NOAA) identified an anomaly in offshore oil and gas field Garden Isle 18 from imagery collected on February 23. An overflight by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) confirmed the presence of a sheen. The sheen is in the vicinity of abandoned Exxon wells and Cox and W&T pipelines. Investigation into the source is underway. No requests for additional NOAA support at this time.
   2. THREAT: OIL.
   3. POSITION 29.168N 089.901W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11124: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11124

7. 7
   NOAAORR-111252026-02-26 00:00Z → cancelled 2026-03-12 00:00Z
   Release at transfer buoy, grand isle block 59, loop marine terminal; gulf of americapipeline

   Release at Transfer Buoy, Grand Isle Block 59, LOOP Marine Terminal; Gulf of America.
   Gulf.
   1. *** The Initial Notification contains information from the time of the incident report which may be incorrect and will not normally be updated. *** On February 26, 2026, the LOOP Marine Terminal south of Louisiana reported a spill of less than 100 barrels of crude oil. The release was secured. The spill resulted in a 10 nautical mile slick. Spill response and repair were postponed due to hazardous offshore conditions. NOAA provided trajectory support. Press releases and incident updates from Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP) are available at https://www.loopllc.com/resources/announcements.
   2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: VENEZUELAN CRUDE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 31500 GALLONS. TAGS: PIPELINE.
   3. POSITION 28.865N 090.023W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11125: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11125

8. 8
   NOAAORR-111262026-03-04 00:00Z → cancelled 2026-03-18 00:00Z
   5M34+65 pilottown, la, USAoil

   Flowline Leak, Grand Pass; Pilottown, Louisiana.
   5M34+65 Pilottown, LA, USA.
   1. On March 4, 2026, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) regarding a potential 10-20 barrel oil spill in the vicinity of Grand Pass West Bay, Louisiana. Hilcorp Energy reported the oil discharge from a pinhole leak in a flowline. An OSRO (oil spill removal organization) has been contacted and is enroute for boom deployment. An overflight is scheduled at first light on March 5, 2026. The USCG requested trajectory analysis from NOAA in the event that the spill is uncontained.
   2. THREAT: OIL.
   3. POSITION 29.153N 089.345W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11126: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11126

9. 9
   NOAAORR-111452026-04-15 00:00Z → cancelled 2026-04-29 00:00Z
   Venice, la, USAoil

   Crude Oil Spill near Red Pass; Southwest of Venice, Louisiana.
   Venice, LA, USA.
   1. On April 14, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) received a report of oil discovered near Red Pass, southwest of Venice, Louisiana. The reports indicated a continuous discharge of over 1 barrel of crude oil per day. The total current discharge was over 3 barrels. A responsible party has not been identified. The USCG has opened the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund and will conduct a cleanup.
   2. THREAT: OIL.
   3. POSITION 29.211N 089.431W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11145: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11145

10. 10
    NOAAORR-111532026-04-21 00:00Z → cancelled 2026-05-05 00:00Z
    Oil spill at tpic main pass 33; gulf, louisianaoil

    Oil Spill at TPIC Main Pass 33; Gulf, Louisiana.
    Gulf, LA.
    1. On April 21, 1016, the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) reported potential oil east of the Louisiana delta. NESDIS submitted reports in the same area on April 22, 23, and 24. After investigation of these reports, USCG identified a leaking gas lift line at a TPIC facility in Main Pass 33. The source of the spill has been secured. No reports of shoreline impact at this time.
    2. THREAT: OIL.
    3. POSITION 29.506N 089.413W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11153: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11153

11. 11
    NOAAORR-111512026-04-22 00:00Z → cancelled 2026-05-06 00:00Z
    Empire, la, USAoil

    Mystery Sheen in Eloi Bay; Empire, Louisiana.
    Empire, LA, USA.
    1. On April 22, 2026, NESDIS (NOAA’s National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service) identified potential oil observed through satellite imagery analysis. NESDIS previously reported a potential sheen in this location on April 24, 2026. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the State of Louisiana confirmed oil on the water in this location. The spill is continuous from a point source under the surface of the water, resulting in a light sheen. No shoreline impacts have been reported at this time. USCG and the State are investigating the source of the spill. No facilities are in the immediate area of the source.
    2. THREAT: OIL.
    3. POSITION 29.763N 089.390W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11151: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11151

12. 12
    NOAAORR-111522026-04-24 00:00Z → cancelled 2026-05-08 00:00Z
    Oil spill at tpic main pass 65; empire, louisianaoil

    Oil Spill at TPIC Main Pass 65; Empire, Louisiana.
    LA.
    1. On April 22, 2026, NOAA OR&R received a report from NOAA NESDIS (National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service) that potential oil was observed in satellite imagery analysis near Texas Petroleum Investment Company (TPIC) Main Pass 65. NESDIS subsequently reported a second potential sheen in this location on April 24, 2026. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the State of Louisiana confirmed oil on the water in this location. The spill is continuous from a point source under the surface of the water resulting in a light sheen. No shoreline impacts are reported at this time. USCG and the State are investigating the source of the spill. No facilities are in the immediate area of the source.
    2. THREAT: OIL.
    3. POSITION 29.249N 089.087W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11152: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11152

13. 13
    NOAAORR-111622026-05-15 00:00Z → cancelled 2026-05-29 00:00Z
    Spill from tpic pipeline, main pass 69; louisianaoil

    Spill from TPIC Pipeline, Main Pass 69; Louisiana.
    LA.
    1. On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) received notification from the National Response Center regarding a reported 15-barrel release of crude oil from a TPIC pipeline in Main Pass 69. The crude oil impacted rip rap and water. An overflight on the same day reported an offshore slick of dark oil and sheen. USCG requested assistance from NOAA in determining a potential relationship between the slick and the TPIC spill.
    2. THREAT: OIL.
    3. POSITION 29.201N 089.047W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11162: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11162

14. 14
    NOAAORR-111612026-05-19 00:00Z → cancelled 2026-06-02 00:00Z
    Oil spill from out-of-service tank at tpic main pass 69 facility; louisianaoil

    Oil Spill from Out-of-service Tank at TPIC Main Pass 69 facility; Louisiana.
    LA.
    1. On May 19, 2026 the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) received notification of a crude oil spill from an out-of-service tank at the TPIC Main Pass 69 Central facility. An estimated 50 barrels of oil spilled into adjacent marsh, shell beach, and water. TPIC is investigating the exact source location. An oil spill removal organization (OSRO) is onsite, conducting the cleanup. The NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) is responding on-site.
    2. THREAT: OIL.
    3. POSITION 29.203N 089.040W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11161: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11161

15. 15
    NOAAORR-111682026-06-10 00:00Z → cancelled 2026-06-24 00:00Z
    Tpic oil spill, main pass 81; gulf of americaoil

    TPIC Oil Spill, Main Pass 81; Gulf of America.
    Gulf.
    1. On June 10, 2026, two satellite reports from NESDIS (National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service) indicated that a potential 25 nautical mile oil slick and sheen was present in the Main Pass area. A BSEE (Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement) overflight confirmed an oil spill in this area. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) investigated oil production assets in the vicinity of the report. TPIC confirmed they had a spill from a platform, with the reported quantity spilled as 0.16 gallons. NESDIS imagery confirms the quantity spilled is greater than 0.16 gallons. TPIC reported that the release is secured. No additional requests for NOAA support at this time.
    2. THREAT: OIL.
    3. POSITION 29.239N 089.076W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11168: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11168

16. 16
    NOAAORR-111692026-06-11 00:00Z → cancelled 2026-06-25 00:00Z
    Wcc oil spill, main pass 21; breton sound, louisianaoil

    WCC Oil Spill, Main Pass 21; Breton Sound, Louisiana.
    Breton Sound, LA.
    1. On June 11, 2026, multiple NESDIS (National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service) satellite reports indicated a potential spill in northern Breton Sound and identified a potential source. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) confirmed the source as a WCC (WESCO International, Inc.) flow line in Main Pass block 21. WCC has secured the release and the sheen is expected to dissipate without impact to shoreline. No further requests for NOAA support at this time.
    2. THREAT: OIL.
    3. POSITION 29.564N 089.338W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11169: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11169