Investigation Report
16-May-2026 0915 G19996 MC 773 Damaged/Disabled Safety Systems
16-May-2026 0915 G19996 MC 773 Damaged/Disabled Safety Systems
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Ageing, life extension and obsolescenceBarrier managementMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Evacuation, escape and rescueFunctional testing
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
An investigation examines loss of power at Devil’s Tower following a turbine overspeed sensor failure and an emergency generator’s faulty electronic control module. Production stopped and non-essential personnel were evacuated. A rental generator supported restoration. The report identifies obsolete parts and outdated troubleshooting software, with no injuries or pollution reported.
Classifications: Ageing, life extension and obsolescence.
Classifications: Barrier management; safety barrier management.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.