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Fires - 2000

February 11, 2000 - Arguello, Inc.

MMS Investigation Report:

Completed

 Activity:

Development/Production
Lease:

P00316

 Event(s):

Fire
Area:

6A

 Operation:

Production
Block:

5584

 Cause:

Other--Leaking Flange
Rig/Platform:

Hermosa

 Water Depth:

603 feet

Remarks: A line containing heat medium leaked at a loose flange onto the turbine exhaust. The heat of the exhaust ignited the heat medium, creating a small fire. The fire was quickly extinguished with a fire extinguisher. The investigation findings showed that the turbine and heat package had been out of service for about 9 months. It was recommended that the bolts on the flange and other heat packages be tightened. The investigation also showed that the operator committed an OCS violation by not notifying the District Supervisor of the occurrence in a timely manner.

July 7, 2000 - Arguello, Inc.

MMS Investigation Report:

No

 Activity:

Development/Production
Lease:

 

P00315

 Event(s):

Fire
Area:

6A

 Operation:

Production
Block:

5585

 Cause:

Equipment Failure
Rig/Platform:

Harvest

 Water Depth:

675 feet

Remarks: A small fire occurred at the exhaust of the turbine at sales gas compressor "C." Lube oil leaked at a tubing fitting, resulting in oil soaked insulation, which came in contact with the hot turbine exhaust and caused a small fire. The fire was extinguished immediately.

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