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Pipeline spills more than 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel near New Orleans

Summary by Ground News

The incident occurred on Dec. 27 on a 16-inch diesel pipeline located at the Chalmette Refinery, just east of New Orleans, in St. Bernard Parish. No injuries or fatalities were reported as a result of the rupture; however, thousands of fish, birds and other wildlife were killed. The root cause of the accident remains unconfirmed at this time. Preliminary reports indicate that the probable cause is likely localized corrosion and metal loss.

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The Guardian

Pipeline spilled 300,000 gallons of fuel near New Orleans last month, records show

Ruptured line operated by Collins Pipeline Co was highly corroded but repairs were delayed

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Pipeline spills 300,000 gallons of diesel near New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A severely corroded pipeline ruptured and spilled more than 300,000 gallons (1.1 million liters) of diesel fuel just outside New Orleans, according to federal records. The spill from the 16-inch (40-centimeter) diameter line operated by Collins Pipeline Co.

2 years ago·United States

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USA Today

Pipeline spills 300K gallons of diesel near New Orleans, killing thousands of fish and other animals

The Dec. 27 spill, not reported until this week, has killed about 2,300 fish and more than 100 other animals, including snakes, birds, eels and crabs.

2 years ago·United States

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CNN

Pipeline spills more than 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel near New Orleans

A massive cleanup effort is underway after a pipeline ruptured causing more than 300,000 gallons of low sulfur diesel fuel to spill just outside of New Orleans last month.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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Washington Times

Pipeline spills 300,000 gallons of diesel near New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS — A severely corroded pipeline ruptured and spilled more than 300,000 gallons (1.1 million liters) of diesel fuel just outside New Orleans after needed repairs on the line were delayed by its operator, according to federal records.Most of the fuel drained into two artificial ponds called “borrow ...

2 years ago·United States

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KRDO

Pipeline spills 300,000 gallons of diesel near New Orleans

By JANET McCONNAUGHEY and MATTHEW BROWN Associated PressNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Federal records show a severely corroded pipeline ruptured and spilled more than 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel just outside New Orleans. Documents show the spill from the 16-inch pipeline occurred Dec. 27 just east of New Orleans, near a levee in St. Bernard Parish. An October 2020 inspection of the 42-year-old line revealed external corrosion along a 22-foot (7-meter) s…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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