Investigation Report
Flash Fire During Burning Bar Use in Platform Decommissioning
10-02-2015 20:25 G04548 MI 685 Fire
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Fire
- DecommissioningHot work
- Gas detector
- Atmospheric gas testingIgnition source controlVentilation
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Investigation of a flash fire during platform decommissioning at Matagorda Island 685. An Oxylance burning bar ignited gas trapped in a casing annulus after checks elsewhere indicated no combustible gas. The report examines detection limitations, evacuation and subsequent air circulation and testing; no injuries, pollution or property damage were reported.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Decommissioning; facility dismantling.
Classifications: Hot work; welding and cutting.
Classifications: Gas detector; gas monitor; gas detection instrument.
Classifications: Atmospheric gas testing; gas testing; atmosphere testing.
Classifications: Ignition source control; ignition prevention.
Classifications: Ventilation; forced ventilation.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.