XTO Energy Tank # 3

Location: XTO Onshore Facility, Nikiski, AK
Time/Date: The spill was discovered at 4:30 PM on January 9, 2012, and XTO Energy Inc. (XTO) reported the spill to ADEC at 4:50 PM on the same day.
Spill Id: 12239900901
Product/ Quantity: Crude oil and process water. XTO estimates the volume at 6,300 gallons.
Cause: A faulty gasket on an access plate located on the side of tank #3 leaked. The access plate is used for tank inspection and maintenance when the tank is empty.