Dynegy Pipeline Rupture

AO Bureau

Also Known As

Sabine NWR Oil Spill

Incident Type

Oil

State

Louisiana

Case Status

Restoration

Location

Sabine National Wildlife Refuge

Authority

OPA

Contaminants of Concern Include

Oil

Affected DOI Resources Include

DOI Managed Lands

Case Description

In May 2000 Dynergy Midstream Services learned of a leak on one of their pipelines within the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge. The leak discharged a highly volatile liquid mixture of gas components including ethane, propane, butane and heavier fractions such as distillates. Dead fish, crab, amphibian and mollusks, as well as oiled marsh, were present in the immediate area. The discharge impacted approximately 37 acres. The FWS R4 Regional Director signed on as the AO in 2000. In lieu of developing a NRDA further, in 2001 DOI signed a Settlement and Release Agreement with the RP providing $12,763 for assessment costs and restoration.

Brown accumulation found May 10, 2000 at Dynegy pipeline rupture site, Sabine NWR, Cameron Parish, LA., Credit: FWS


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 Document TypeDocument NameDocument Date

Restoration

 Restoration Plan Dynegy Pipeline Rupture Draft Restoration Plan 02/27/2026

Settlement

 Settlement Agreement Dynergy Settlement and Release Agreement 08/11/2001
 

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Case Contact

Gulf Restoration Office

341 Greeno Road North, Suite A, Fairhope, AL 36532-5539 | 251-929-0168

Case Trustees

AO Bureau

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