Cross Industry Hydrocarbon Release Analysis

Abstract

Abstract This paper presents the recent analysis results of offshore hydrocarbon releases occurring on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS) between 2008 and October 2010. The analysis includes the type of hydrocarbon released, the operating mode during which releases occurred, the release sites, age of installations, type of installations (manned and unmanned; Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessels [FPSOs], Floating Production Facilities [FPFs] and fixed installations) and the underlying causes of the releases. This paper aims to assist the industry to identify where it can best place its resources to reduce the number of hydrocarbon releases.