Investigation Report
2012-104 Investigation of February 23, 2012, H2S Gas Release Platform Hidalgo, OCS-P 0450 Pacific OCS Region
2012-104 Investigation of February 23, 2012, H2S Gas Release Platform Hidalgo, OCS-P 0450 Pacific OCS Region
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- 2012-104
- Unknown
- CorrosionHydrogen sulphideLoss of containmentStructural and asset integrity
- Inspection and maintenance
- Breathing apparatusGas detectorProcess pipework and pipelines
- Emergency responseFunctional testingNon-destructive testingPreventive maintenance
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Investigates a hydrogen sulphide release at Platform Hidalgo offshore California, with no reported injuries. Examines failed pipework, oxygen contamination and elemental sulphur formation, alongside limitations of point-specific ultrasonic inspection. Includes radiographic follow-up, thickness-monitoring arrangements and five-year inspection recommendations, plus historical Hermosa findings and emergency-response recommendations.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Hydrogen sulphide; H2S; H₂S; hydrogen sulfide.
Classifications: Loss of containment; containment loss.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Breathing apparatus; SCBA; self-contained breathing apparatus.
Classifications: Gas detector; gas monitor; gas detection instrument.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Non-destructive testing; NDT; non-destructive examination; NDE.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
2012-104.