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H2S Levels on SeaRose FPSO

News Releases 2010

H2S Levels on SeaRose FPSO

For Immediate Release
November 25, 2010

The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board
(C-NLOPB) was notified on Friday, November 19th by officials at Husky Energy that the company was managing elevated levels of H2S (Sour Gas) in two of the storage tanks on board the SeaRose FPSO. H2S levels were elevated in the tanks due to an inoperable circulating pump. As a precautionary measure, all non operating activities were shutdown and personnel returned to accommodations. Access to operating areas was restricted. Part of the process to manage the H2S levels involves venting.

Thirty-three workers whose duties require them to work on the deck, have been transported off the SeaRose due to a lack of work activity. Fifty-three personnel remain on board.

The C-NLOPB is satisfied that Husky has taken prudent proactive precautions to manage the H2S levels. The C-NLOPB is continuing to monitor the situation and will be doing further follow-up with Husky Energy.

Media Contact:
Sean Kelly M.A., APR, FCPRS
Manager of Public Relations
(709) 778-1418
(709) 689-0713 (cell)
[email protected]

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News Releases 2010

Date Update
2010, Dec 13 Implementation Strategy for the Offshore Helicopter Safety Inquiry Phase I Report Recommendations
2010, Dec 9 MEDIA ADVISORY
2010, Dec 2 C-NLOPB Releases Results for 2010 Calls for Bids NL10-02 and NL10-03
2010, Nov 25 H2S Levels on SeaRose FPSO
2010, Nov 19 C-NLOPB Releases Results for 2010 Call for Bids NL10-01
2010, Nov 17 C-NLOPB Releases Offshore Helicopter Safety Inquiry Report, Phase I
2010, Nov 1 C-NLOPB to Release Inquiry Report upon Receipt
2010, Oct 29 C-NLOPB Announces New Reserve Estimate for the Hibernia Field
2010, Oct 12 Hibernia Amendment Application Approved
2010, Oct 7 C-NLOPB Amends Terms of Reference for Offshore Helicopter Safety Inquiry to Clarify the Scope of Phase II of the Inquiry
2010, Oct 4 C-NLOPB Approves Corridor Resources Geohazard Survey Program
2010, Sep 9 International Regulators' Forum Global Offshore Safety
2010, Sep 8 2010 Call for Nominations
2010, Aug 30 C-NLOPB Releases 2009-10 Annual Report
2010, Aug 2 White Rose Development Plan Amendment, West White Rose Pilot Scheme Approved
2010, Jul 22 C-NLOPB Makes Operator Oil Spill Response Plans Available
2010, Jul 6 C-NLOPB Announces Calls for Bids (Flemish Pass/Central Ridge)
2010, Jun 16 Draft Comprehensive Study Report for the Hebron Development Project
2010, May 20 C-NLOPB Announces Special Oversight Measures for Orphan Basin Drilling Program
2010, Apr 30 Opportunity for Public Comment Hibernia Development Plan Amendment Application (Hibernia Southern Extension)
2010, Apr 30 Opportunity for Public Comment Hibernia Development Plan Amendment Application (Hibernia Southern Extension)
2010, Apr 30 Preface: Opportunity for Public Comment Hibernia Development Plan Amendment Application (Hibernia Southern Extension)
2010, Apr 30 Hibernia Development Plan Amendment Application (Hibernia South Extension) Comments
2010, Apr 20 C-NLOPB Announces 2010 Call for Bids
2010, Apr 12 Status of Improved Operators' First Response Search and Rescue
2010, Feb 22 Strategic Environmental Assessment Completed for Southern Newfoundland Offshore Area
2010, Feb 12 C-NLOPB Advises Operators of Changes to Search and Rescue Practices
2010, Feb 11 Commission of Inquiry Terms of Reference Extended
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