March 17, 1997 - Chevron USA, Inc.
| Investigation: |
Complete |
Activity: |
Development |
| Lease: |
P00316 |
Event(s): |
Fire |
| Area: |
6A |
Operation: |
Production |
| Block: |
5584 |
Cause: |
Equipment Failure |
| Rig/Platform: |
Hermosa |
Water Depth: |
603’ |
Remarks: A high amp alarm for K-11 electric motor was observed buy the control room
operator. Control room notified area operator. On the way to the unit the unit shut down.
Both operators observed smoke coming from the motor area. The Head Operator Electrician
was notified who dropped out the main circuit breaker. The covers were removed and the
motor was inspected. A fire was observed and extinguished with a dry chemical
extinguisher, and the motor housing was then cooled with water.
July 25, 1997 -
Chevron USA, Inc.
| Investigation: |
Complete |
Activity: |
Development |
| Lease: |
P00315 |
Event(s): |
Fire |
| Area: |
6A |
Operation: |
Production |
| Block: |
5585 |
Cause: |
Equipment Failure |
| Rig/Platform: |
Harvest |
Water Depth: |
675’ |
Remarks: Operator responded to a ODU that activated near the charge pump area.
After investigation evidence of a fire was found at the charge pump. Motor wiring was
melted and damaged initial assessment is either a motor wiring short or motor bearing
friction.
December 09, 1997 -
Exxon Corporation
| Investigation: |
Complete |
Activity: |
Development |
| Lease: |
P00188 |
Event(s): |
Fire |
| Area: |
6A |
Operation: |
Production |
| Block: |
5374 |
Cause: |
Equipment Failure |
| Rig/Platform: |
Hondo |
Water Depth: |
824’ |
Remarks: Person in control room (20 ft from air compressor) heard noise and came
out of control room to investigate. Upon exiting the control room he saw fire on air
compressor "A" and used the 350-lb dry chemical extinguisher and put the fire
out. He said the fire lasted between 2-5 minutes. He then cooled the air compressor
"A" with a water hose.
