Investigation Report
Oil Carry-Over Through Platform Vent System
12-09-2006 06:00 G12941 SS/129 Pollution - Equipment Failure
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Environmental protectionHuman factorsHydrocarbon releaseMechanical failure
- Fluid transferInspection and maintenance
- Gas detectorOperator displays and control interfacesValve
- Competence and training
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Investigation of oil carry-over through a platform vent system at Ship Shoal Block 129. The narrative describes compressor shutdowns, freezing-related fuel gas loss, closed heater-treater outlet valves, a bypassed level safeguard and a plugged scrubber level assembly. Follow-up measures included panel training, valve removal and planned fuel gas freeze prevention.
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: Fluid transfer; fluid loading; fluid offloading.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Gas detector; gas monitor; gas detection instrument.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.