Environment Report 2015

ENVIRONMENT REPORT 2015

Figure 28: Accidental Oil Release Mass by Source

160

350

Hydraulic Systems

140

300

Other*

120

250

100

Containment

200

80

Bunkering Systems

150

60

100

Drainage Systems

Number of Releases

40

50

20

Production Systems and Related Equipment

Accidental Oil Release Mass (Tonnes)

0

0

Number of Releases

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

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

Source: DECC July 2015

Shading highlights single large releases in that particular category.

Figure 29: Accidental Oil Release Mass by Cause

350

160

Valve Failure

140

300

Seal Failure

120

250

100

Other*

200

80

Human Error

150

60

Structural Failure

100

Number of Releases

40

Number of Releases

50

20

Accidental Oil Release Mass (Tonnes)

0

0

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

*Other includes releases caused by flange issues, blockage, maintenance, drop out, run off, fitting failure, mechanical  failure, overflow and those releases for which no cause is identified.

Source: DECC July 2015

Shading highlights single large releases in that particular category.

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