Investigation Report
Gas Release from Sight Glass Triggered Platform Shut-In and Muster
09-06-2018 20:40 G26313 GC 468 A Stampede Gas Release/Muster
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Hydrocarbon releaseMechanical failurePressure systems
- Inspection and maintenance
- Pressure vessel
- Emergency responseEnergy and process isolation
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
BSEE investigated a gas release at Stampede’s floating production platform. Four loose sight-glass bolts allowed vessel pressure to damage the gasket, triggering a platform shut-in and personnel muster. No injuries were reported. The operator isolated the sight glass for repair and decided to replace fourteen others with see-thru flanged sight flow indicators.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Pressure vessel; pressure vessels.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Energy and process isolation; isolation; energy isolation.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.