Investigation Report
Oil Spill Following Production Surges and Oil Carryover
07-18-2006 08:15 G12362 MP/299 Pollution
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Environmental protectionHuman factorsHydrocarbon releaseMechanical failure
- Process pipework and pipelinesPumpsValve
- Competence and trainingHuman-centred design
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
Investigation of an estimated 3.5-barrel oil spill at MP 299 FP on 18 July 2006. The report attributes oil carryover to production surges and identifies leaking valves, difficult level observation and limited operator familiarity as contributing factors. Corrective actions address backflow prevention, vessel operating levels, sight-glass visibility and shift experience.
Classifications: Environmental protection; environmental safety; pollution prevention.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Human-centred design.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.