Hibernia Management and Development Company (HMDC) have reported an unauthorized discharge of glycol from the Blowout Preventer (BOP) of the West Aquarius drilling rig. The release occurred on February 15, 2016. HMDC estimates that 1317L of glycol was released to the sea during the incident.

Upon investigation, it was discovered that a hose had parted just below sea level. The incident had no impact on the functionality of the BOP.

The C-NLOPB is reviewing the incident and HMDC is continuing its investigation.

Media Contacts:

HMDC Contact:
Margot Bruce-O’Connell
HMDC Public Affairs
(709) 778-7222
margot.p.bruce-o’connell@exxonmobil.com

C-NLOPB:
Sean Kelly APR, FCPRS
Manager of Public Relations
t. (709) 778-1418
c. (709) 689-0713
skelly@cnlopb.ca