Investigation Report
Gas Pipeline Explosion and Fire on Offshore Platform
12-15-2023 0520 G02280 SM 130 B Fire, Incident > $25K, Required muster, Shut down from Gas Release, Structural damage, Damaged/Disabled Safety System
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- CorrosionExplosionFireHydrocarbon releaseMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Process pipework and pipelines
- Emergency responseEvacuation, escape and rescueFire protectionPreventive maintenance
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
BSEE investigates a gas pipeline explosion and fire at South Marsh Island 130 B. Metallurgical examination identified severe external flange corrosion and brittle failure. The report documents incomplete waterline inspection and inadequate preventive maintenance, alongside emergency shutdown, muster and firefighting. Equipment and structural damage occurred, with no personnel injuries.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
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: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.