Environment Report 2016

Figure 34: Accidental Chemical Release Mass by Source in 2015

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7.6 tonnes, 3%

7.7 tonnes, 4%

3.5 tonnes, 2%

20.2 tonnes, 9%

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Hydraulic Systems

102.2 tonnes, 45%

Subsea Systems and Related Equipment Pipework Infrastructure

23.0 tonnes, 10%

3

Drainage Systems

Containers

4

Production Systems and Related Equipment Other*

5

61.1 tonnes, 27%

*Other includes releases from firefighting systems, flare systems, deck washings and unidentified sheen, as well as those releases for which no source is identified.

Source: BEIS July 2016

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The UK offshore oil and gas industry endeavours to reduce the number of oil and chemical releases on the UKCS. Through Oil & Gas UK forums and work groups members are encouraged to share experience from incidents and lessons learnt. This year, there has been particular focus on enabling future data gathering to better understand the sources and causes of hydrocarbon and chemical releases.

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