Investigation Report
Condensate Release Through Corroded Storage-Tank Bottom
05-25-2006 15:00 G03414 WD/34 Pollution
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- CorrosionEnvironmental protectionHydrocarbon release
- Fluid transfer
- PumpsStorage tanks
- Emergency responseEnvironmental monitoring and quality assuranceEvacuation, escape and rescue
- Upstream oil and gas
- Marine watersOffshore installation
Summary
An investigation of condensate pollution at West Delta 34 A identifies corrosion through a storage-tank bottom and a disabled sump system following Hurricane Katrina damage. The report describes evacuation, source control and spill-response mobilisation. The release was estimated at four barrels on a worst-case basis; responders found no recoverable oil.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Environmental protection; environmental safety; pollution prevention.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Fluid transfer; fluid loading; fluid offloading.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Storage tanks; atmospheric tanks.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Environmental monitoring and quality assurance.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.