Duke Energy Gas Transmission (DEGT) told the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) on Thursday that a series of unusual events, some with unknown causes, led to the out-of-control gas leak and fire at cavern No. 1 at its Moss Bluff salt cavern storage facility in Liberty County, TX, on Aug. 19. The blaze lasted six-and-a-half days until all 6 Bcf of gas in the cavern was burned (see NGI, Aug. 23). The other two caverns were undamaged.
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Duke: Unusual Events, Some with Unknown Causes, Led to Moss Bluff Accident
Duke Energy Gas Transmission (DEGT) told the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) on Thursday that a series of unusual events, some with unknown causes, led to the out-of-control gas leak and fire at cavern No. 1 at its Moss Bluff salt cavern storage facility in Liberty County, TX, on Aug. 19. The blaze lasted six-and-a-half days until all 6 Bcf of gas in the cavern was burned (see Daily GPI, Aug. 20, Aug. 24, Aug. 27). The other two caverns were undamaged.
October 8, 2004
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