Well Leak Contained in Lafourche Parish Marsh
After several days of efforts, crews have successfully stopped a gas leak in a marsh in Lafourche Parish, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Incident Overview
The natural gas leak was first reported on Friday morning approximately three miles southeast of Golden Meadow. Response teams deployed thousands of feet of containment boom to prevent the spread of the sheen on the water.
Response and Cleanup
Now that the leak has been stopped, the focus has shifted to cleanup and environmental monitoring. Federal and state workers remain on site to monitor air and water quality.
Coast Guard Lt. Joshua Turner said, "Responders will shift their focus to environmental cleanup."
A private company, Cudd Well Control, led the effort to stop the leak.
Restrictions and Impact
- The Federal Aviation Administration has restricted flights over the spill site.
- The spill is not expected to impact residential areas or Highway 1, which connects Golden Meadow and Grand Isle.
Well Information
The well, owned by Castex Energy Inc., a Houston-based company operating about 130 wells in Louisiana, was drilled in 2012.
Local Official's Statement
Joe Orgeron, R-Golden Meadow, stated, "I spoke with the Coast Guard, which confirmed that the leak was under control. They are diligently doing their cleanup."
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Summary
The Lafourche Parish gas leak has been contained, with cleanup and environmental monitoring actively underway to prevent further impact on the area.