Investigation Report
Gas Leak from Low-Pressure Test Line Prompted Emergency Shutdown
11-21-2020 19:45 G06896 VK 956 Shutdown from gas release
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- CorrosionHydrocarbon releaseMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Process pipework and pipelines
- Emergency responsePreventive maintenance
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
BSEE investigates a gas leak from a six-inch low-pressure test line on Talos’ A-Ram Powell platform. Corrosion-related pitting and inadequate maintenance were identified as causes. An operator initiated emergency shutdown; no injuries or pollution occurred. The report discusses temporary clamping, replacement of affected piping and maintaining protective coating.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
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.