Investigation Report
Equinor – Sleipner B – investigation of fire
Equinor – Sleipner B – investigation of fire
- Havtil
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Barrier managementElectrical safetyFireFunctional safety
- Inspection and maintenance
- PumpsSwitchgear
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseFire protectionVentilation
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
This revised investigation examines the Sleipner B variable speed drive fire on 22 October 2024. The initiating cause remains uncertain. It analyses electrical supply dependencies, unavailable firewater, smoke containment, ventilation, maintenance and emergency response, identifying seven non-conformities. Material damage and prolonged production shutdown occurred, without reported injuries or discharges to sea.
Classifications: Barrier management; safety barrier management.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Functional safety; safety instrumented systems; SIS.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Switchgear; switch gear.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Ventilation; forced ventilation.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.