Investigation Report
Fuel Gas Fire During Flash Gas Compressor Restart
03-21-2017 10:00 G22987 GC 680 Fire - Required Muster
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- FireHydrocarbon releaseMechanical failure
- Process pipework and pipelinesRotating machinery
- Emergency responseFire protection
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Investigation of a fire on the Constitution spar platform during a flash gas compressor restart. Fuel gas escaped through a cracked starter signal return line and ignited, possibly from starter engagement. The report discusses possible engine vibration, difficult visual inspection, firefighting and personnel muster; no reportable injuries occurred.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Rotating machinery; rotating equipment.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
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.