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Texaco pipeline - louisiana; south timbalier block 270

NOAAORR-7222

issued
1997-08-14 00:00Z
status
cancelled 1997-08-28 00:00Z
self-cancels
1997-08-28 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
Gulf of Mexico
position
28.243, -90.692
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Texaco Pipeline - Louisiana; South Timbalier Block 270.
South Timbalier Block 270.
1. On August 14, 1997, a routine USCG training flight reported two slicks one to three miles by .5 miles, with heavy brown mousse and heavy rainbow sheen (70% rainbow sheen and 30% black oil). As a result of this report, a significant response and search for the source of the spill began. Three potential RPs were identified; Shell Oil, Texaco Pipeline, and Forest Gas-Pipeline Company. All pipelines were shut-in. Although none of the companies had noticed a reduction in pressure, Texaco tentatively assumed the responsibility, opened a Command Post in Houma, Louisiana and called out their contracted responders. USCG district 8. Keyword: infrared (IR), side-looking airborne radar (SLAR).
2. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL.
3. POSITION 28.243N 090.692W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7222: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7222

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