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Pipeline Events – 1999

June 5, 1999 - Aera Energy LCC

Investigation: Complete Event(s): Pipeline Leak/Pollution
Lease: P00301 Amount: 10 bbl Oil
Area: 6C Operation: Production/Pipeline
Block: 3336 Cause: Leak
RigPlatform: Eureka Water Depth: 700 feet

Remarks: The 12" bulk production line from Platform Eureka to Platform Ellen/Elly developed a leak and was shut-in. The leak was verified by a pressure test the next day. An ROV was used to locate the leak and determine a course of remedial action. After consulting the U.S. Coast Guard on August 18, the preliminary spill volume was revised to 10 bbls.

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