Investigation Report
Hydrocarbon Pipeline Leak Identified After Sheen Appeared
06-09-2021 14:45 G02193 MP 140 Pollution - Other - Pipeline Leak
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Environmental protectionHydrocarbon releaseMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenancePressure testing
- Process pipework and pipelines
- Energy and process isolationPollution reporting
- Upstream oil and gas
- Marine waters
Summary
BSEE investigates a hydrocarbon pipeline leak identified after a sheen appeared in the Main Pass area. The operator estimated the sheen volume at 1.23 barrels. Isolation, pressure reduction, clamp installation and hydrotesting are documented. The report attributes the leak to erosion and inadequate equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Environmental protection; environmental safety; pollution prevention.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Pressure testing; hydrostatic testing; pneumatic testing.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Energy and process isolation; isolation; energy isolation.
Classifications: Pollution reporting.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Marine waters.