Investigation Report
Glycol Regeneration Skid Fire Following Pump Changeover
02-09-2026 0608 G13079 EW 910 Fire, Incident >$25k
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- FireHydrocarbon releasePressure systems
- Inspection and maintenance
- PumpsValve
- Competence and trainingFire protectionOperating and work procedures
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Investigation of a glycol regeneration skid fire at Ewing Banks Platform A. A closed suction valve following pump changeover prevented normal glycol circulation. Investigators identified deficient valve verification procedures and a missing handle, with hydrocarbon accumulation and pressure buildup likely contributing to release. Personnel extinguished the fire without injury.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.