Investigation Report
Gas Leak Triggered Equipment and Production Well Shutdown
01-09-2021 08:30 00026 WD 30 Shutdown from gas release
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- CorrosionFunctional safetyHydrocarbon release
- Inspection and maintenance
- Process pipework and pipelines
- Preventive maintenance
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
BSEE investigates a gas leak on unmanned West Delta 30 Platform P that triggered shutdown of a compressor, separator and nine production wells. Findings attribute piping corrosion to poorly maintained coatings. The report examines low-pressure shutdown functions and records installation of a temporary clamp before production resumed.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Functional safety; safety instrumented systems; SIS.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.