Old wellsite spraying oil and natural gas after hit by logging equipment

 

An old well accidentally hit by logging equipment in Jasper County, Texas continued spewing gas and oil as of late Tuesday.

Located in far east Texas, the George W. Brown #2 well is near the Ebenezer Community. A Texas Railroad Commission representative confirmed the well was accidentally hit by logging equipment.

The Angelina River and Rayburn Fire Departments along with Jasper County deputies responded when it was reported that the well was spraying a blue-tinted mist into the air reported KJAS radio.

Although the gas had no smell, the odor of the crude oil was very obvious.

Fortunately, a stiff northerly breeze on Tuesday was quickly blowing away the escaping natural gas.

Jasper County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Scotty Duncan was at the scene along with Lieutenant John Cooper and Deputy Chris Sherer. Duncan said they would remain on site until a work crew could arrive and repair the damage and stop the leak.

Source: KJAS Radio