RNNP: security going in the wrong direction – Petro.no

Data from the risk level in the Norwegian petroleum activities (RNNP) in 2015 shows negative development in several areas. It worries PSA.

PSA (PSA) annual survey of risks in the petroleum industry shows that several indicators going in the wrong direction. Among other things, there were several incidents with major accident potential in the last year, and one fatal accident.

While major accident indicator in 2014 was at its lowest level since RNNP measurements started, flicks arrow in the opposite direction for 2015. There are stark contrast to the industry’s stated commitment to HSE.

abandoned HMS

This year’s survey shows that offshore employees increasingly seems that companies prioritize safety compared with the previous measurement. They are also experiencing increasingly being pressured to work in a way that threatens the security and that they are less self can affect HSE situation.

– RNNP results are a warning. They indicate that something may be about to happen to the security in the petroleum industry, says PSA director Anne Myhrvold.

According to her figures show that it is right to question whether the safety is at a crossroads. The ambition of continuous improvement and continued risk reduction can be challenged.

– In times like now, where efficiency, austerity and savings characterize the industry, it is especially important to protect and reinforce the established meeting places and projects that will improve security . It is also important to maintain good cooperation between the parties, which often put under pressure during the recession, she said.

– The PSA will ask how companies and industry organizations use the results of RNNP and what they specifically do to reverse the negative results. This will be an important part of our audit, in our dealings with industry organizations and Safety Forum.

Myhrvold emphasizes that RNNP measure trends over time.

– Although we can not prove any direct correlation between RNNP results and changes that the industry is now experiencing, it is important to look at whether the results are temporary or a trend.

Multiple hydrocarbon leaks

hydrocarbon leaks and well control incidents is an important contribution to major accident risk. In 2015 it was recorded ten hydrocarbon leaks greater than 0.1 kg / s on the shelf. This is the highest number recorded since 2011.

Similarly, the country was 13 hydrocarbon leaks greater than 0.1 kg / s, an increase from last year’s seven leaks. The contribution to the overall indicator in 2015 is among the highest in years without leaks over 10 kg / s.

It is registered 15 well control incidents in 2015, a slight decrease from last year’s 17 events, but an increased risk potential. There were no incidents in the category high severity.

Barriers worries still

Also within the area barrier management results show that in certain areas there are challenges in reaching industry requirements.

– considering the great attention that this area has received in recent years, it is surprising that there is a clearer positive development of key barriers, says Myhrvold.

More serious injuries

the number of serious injuries went up in 2015, and there was more, the first fatal accident on the shelf since 2009. the accident occurred on December 30, when a wave hit the mobile rig “COSL Innovator” and did considerable damage to the housing module. One person was killed.

In the long term the period 2005 to 2013 has been a downward trend in the rate of serious injuries. The last two years however, one sees an increase. For land-based plants is an increase in the frequency of serious injuries, and the level is the third highest since 2006 when measurements started.

Positive maintenance figures

The figures for maintenance management of production facilities clearly show decline in 2015 of the total backlog in preventive maintenance, both for safety critical equipment and equipment in general.

the figures for 2015 are the lowest since reporting began in 2010. Completed hours preventive maintenance has increased in the period 2011-2015.

Total outstanding HSE critical corrective maintenance, a reduction from 2014 to 2015.