Investigation Report
Leaking Glycol Ignited on Hot Compressor Exhaust Piping
05-24-2026 1138 G01315 MP 298 Fire
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- CorrosionFireLoss of containmentMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- HosePumps
- Fire protection
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
BSEE investigates a fire at Cantium’s Main Pass 298 A production platform. Glycol escaping from a pump hose connection passed through corrosion pinholes in containment decking and ignited on hot compressor exhaust piping. The report examines fitting security, containment deficiencies and firefighting actions; no injuries or pollution were reported.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Loss of containment; containment loss.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.