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''' ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
FACILITY REPORT OF PRODUCED GAS DISPOSITION
Facility Operator Field(s) Month/Year of Disposition
GATHERING CENTER 1 BP EXPLORATION ALASKA WESTERN OPERATING AREA-PBU Jan-O1
Disposition *Indicate contribution of each pool to total.
1. Sold 0 Pool Name Code Percent
2. Reinjected 0 PRUDHOE 640150 100
3. Flared or vented less than 1 hour 5,830
4. Flared or vented greater than 1 hour 0
(Supplemental report required--See 20 AAC 25.235)
5. Pilot and Purge 35,265
6. Used for lease operations 1,069,390
7.Other
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offical:Use:Oiilp~-~lariig: Aatlio~izafioii:>: t. iii: ::::.:::::::::::::
TOTAL items 1 - 7 1,110,485 1. Safety ~yt~' MCF
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8. NGL gas equivalent produced 0 2. Lease Use ,
MCF
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9. Purchased gas 0 3. Conserv. Purposes ~,! MCF
10. Transferred from: 0
Commissioner Date
11. Transferred to: CCP 68,896,976 ~°
Note: All volumes must be corrected to ~
Remarks: O
pressure of 14.65 Asia and to a temperature of
60 degrees F. Report due by the 20th of the ~ ~ Cp
I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. month following the month of disposition. o ~ F-.+
Authority 20 AAC 25.235. ~ ~ o~
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PRUDHOE BAY UNIT - GC-1
GAS FLARING INCIDENT REPORT
JANUARY, 2001
Page 1
Unplanned Events less than or equal to 1 hour ~
DATE TIME" VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
1/10/2001 2313-2319 208 Not required for unplanned events which Not required for unplanned events whit
1/15/2001 2143-2151 67 are less than or equal to 1 hour are less than or equal to 1 hour
1/15/2001 2320-2356 5,000
1 /23/2001 2054-2100 208
1 /30/2001 0915-0925 347
TOTAL
5,830
Unplanned Events greater than 1 hour ~
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & GAUSE ACTION TAKEN`TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
Planned Events Less Than or Equal 1 Hour AND Not Exceeding 5000 Mcf ~
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
Planned Events Exceeding 1 Hour OR Exceeding 5000 Mcf ~
DATE. TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
TOTAL 0
TOTAL
Unplanned Events < 1 Hour 5,830
Unplanned Events > 1 Hour 0
Planned Events < 1 hour & not 0
exceeding 5,000 MCF
Planned Events > 1 hour and 0
exceeding 5,000 MCF
Pilot Purge 35.265
TOTAL FLARED VOLUME 41,095
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ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
FACILITY REPORT OF PRODUCED GAS DISPOSITION
Facility
GATHERING CENTER 1 Operator
BP EXPLORATION ALASKA Field(s) Month/Year of Disposition ~~' ~~
WESTERN OPERATING AREA-PBU Feb-O1
Disposition *Indicate contribution of each pool to total.
1. Sold 0 Pool Name Code Percent
2. Reinjected 0 PRUDHOE 640150 100
3. Flared or vented less than 1 hour 22,924
4. Flared or vented greater than 1 hour
(Supplemental report required--See 20 AAC 25.235) 2,087
5. Pilot and Purge 23,786
6. Used for lease operations 930,800
7. Other
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bfficial:f7s:e Ori1p~-Fiariiig:AitChoiizafioii:~:3ar :::::::::::::::::::
TOTAL items 1 - 7 979,597 1. Safety °~ ~ ~ ~ MCF
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8. NGL gas equivalent produced 0 2. Lease Use MCF
9. Purchased gas 0 3. Conserv. Purposes MCF
10. Transferred from: 0 ~y.~^'`'~ ,/ ~~Z~s~b2
Commi~ioner Date
11. Transferred to: CCP 61,083,544
Note: All volumes must be corrected to
Remarks: pressure of 14.65 psia and to a temperature of
60 degrees F. Report due by the 20th of the
I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature: ~~.~ ~ Title: SUPERVISOR -~~~-~f (, ! month following the month of disposition.
Authority 20 AAC 25.235.
Form 10-422 (Revised 4/95)
02-O1 FORM 10-422 REVISED.xIs/FORM 10-422
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BP EXPLORATION (ALASKA) INC.
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT - GC-1
GAS FLARING INCIDENT REPORT
FEBRUARY, 2001
Page 1
Unplanned Events less than or equal to 1 hour 1
DATE `TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
2/18/2001 1330-1357 563 Not required for unplanned events which Not required for unplanned events whip
are less than or equal to 1 hour are less than or equal to 1 hour
TOTAL 563
Unplanned Events greater than 1 hour 1
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
2/8/2001 0329-1353 24,448 See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 24,448
Planned Events Less Than or Equal 1 Hour AND Not Exceeding 5000 Mcf
DATE TIME vOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE '' 'ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
Planned Events Exceeding 1 Hour OR Exceeding 5000 Mcf ~
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTIONOF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
TOTAL 0
Unplanned Events < 1 Hour
Unplanned Events > 1 Hour
Planned Events < 1 hour & not
exceeding 5,000 MCF
Planned Events > 1 hour and
exceeding 5,000 MCF
Pilot Purge
TOTAL FLARED VOLUME
TOTAL
563
24,448
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48, 797
REPORT NO: 01-0025
FACILITY: GC-1
SYSTEM
1. Flare/Relief Valve
2. Flare/Relief Valve
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
DATE: 08 Feb 01
TIME OF FLARING
Start Stop Duration
03:29 03:52 0 Hrs 23Mins
03:52 13:53 10 Hrs 1 Mins
Black
Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
^ ^ ^ 22,361 MSCF
~ ^ ^ 2,087 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 24,448 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. GHX-2 Annex system shut down because of control/instrumentation failure associated with a UPS
failure.
2. Sk-18 LP compressors surging from lack of gas off third stages due to Annex shut down.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. BPX reduced production rates and shut-in 52 wells equaling 1400 mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or
choked back starting at 0335 hours. Moved 7 wells to other facilities.
2. Flaring was permitted to continue while GC operations personnel troubleshoot and restart Annex.
Purge/Assist gas was added to flare to maintain clean burn.
Friday, February 09, 2001 Page 1 of 1
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REPORT NO: 01-0031
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC-1 DATE: 18 Feb 01
TIME OFFLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
1. Flare/Relief Valve 13:30 13:57 0 Hrs 27Mins ^ ^ ~ 563 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 563 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. K3200 lift gas compressor shutdown. K3300 was down for maintenance at the time.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. Wells were choked back and shutin to reduce flare header pressure.
8 wells were were choked or shutin for a total of 80 mmscfd until flares
were out.
Monday, February 19, 2001 Page 1 of 1
02-06-01 07:35 From-EOC
PBU, Prod Opt TL
9076595917 T-665 P.02/03 F-939
From: PBU, Prod Opt TL
Sent; Thursday, February O8, 2001 7:17 AM
Ta: 'Wendy Mahan'
Subject: GC1 Annex Flaring Event Z8
@ 03:29 2/8/01 a control/instrumentation failure (associated with a UPS failure)
caused the GC1 Annex system to shut down. This caused all gas incoming to GC1 Annex
to go zo flare. The estimated instantaneous rate to flare was -1.4 BCFT). 13eginning
at 03:35 2/8/0]., BPX personnel reduced production rates and shut-ir.~ 52 wells
(totaling 1.4 BCFD)feeding GCl-A,. Additionally, 7 wells were routed to other facilities.
The flaring event lasted for 23 minutes, ending at 03:52 2/8/01. Tk~e estimated volume
flared was 22.36 MNICF. No black smoke was noticed or reported. Thi=; report will be
followed up with normal monthly disposition foams and supplemental report to AOGCC.
If there are any specific questions about this even, don't hesitate to contact Tim Clark
in PCC (907-6594346) or Jim Ierubino (907-659-5566).
z'll follow up this report with a phone call to you this ~.
,Tim Ierubino
Production Optimization Team Leader
Greater Prudhoe Bay Area
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02-08-01 07:35 From-EOC 9076595917 T-685 P.O1/03 F-939
PBU, Prod O t TL
To: Wendy Mahan, AOGCC (fax 907-276-7542)
From: Jim lerubino, GPB Production Optimization Team Leader
Subject: QC1 Annex Flaring Event
Attached is a summary of the subject avant. I emailed you a report this AM.
I called you at 907-793-1236 and got na answer. I'm faxing you the reports
to try and cover all bases.
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ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
FACILITY REPORT OF PRODUCED GAS DISPOSITION
GATHERING CENTER 1 Operator
BP EXPLORATION ALASKA Field(s) Month/Year of Disposition
WESTERN OPERATING AREA-PBU Mar-O1
Disposition *Indicate contribution of each pool to total.
1. Sold 0 Pool Name Code Percent
2. Reinjected 0 PRUDHOE 640150 100
3. Flared or vented less than 1 hour 949
4. Flared or vented greater than 1 hour
(Supplemental report required--See 20 AAC 25.235) 0
5. Pilot and Purge 22,239
6. Used for lease operations 1,097,908
7.Other
0 ................................................................
Official:else:Orilq~=~lartig:AuYlloiiza~io~i:>:2.tir_ ::::::::::::::::::: :::::
TOTAL items 1 - 7
1,121,096
1. Safety ,.y
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8. NGL gas equivalent produced 0 2. Lease Use ~ MCF
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9. Purchased gas 0 3. Conserv. Purposes MCF
10. Transferred from: 0
Commissioner Date
11. Transferred to: CCP 68,777,665
Note: All volumes must be corrected to
Remarks: pressure of 14.65 psia and to a temperature of
60 degrees F. Report due by the 20th of the
I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature: Q~ ~ ~- Title: SUPERVISOR month following the month of disposition.
Authority 20 AAC 25.235.
Form 10-422 (Revised 4/95)
03-O1 FORM 10-422.x1s/FORM 10-422
BP EXPLORATION (ALASKA) INC.
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT - GC-1
GAS FLARING INCIDENT REPORT
MARCH, 2001
Unplanned Events less than or equal to 1 hour ~
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
3/14/2001 0108-0116 167 Not required for unplanned events which Not required for unplanned events whit
3/16/2001 1809-1820 382 are less than or equal to 1 hour are less than or equal to 1 hour
3/16/2001 2036-2041 174
3/16/2001 2042-2044 69
3/23/2001 1625-1629 42
3/30/2001 0739-0754 115
TOTAL 949
Unplanned Events greater than 1 hour
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTIONTAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
Planned Events Less Than or Equal 1 Hour AND Not Exceeding 5000 Mcf
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
Planned Events Exceeding 1 Hour OR Exceeding 5000 Mcf
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT'& CAUSE ACTION TAKENTO ELIMINATE CAUSE
TOTAL 0
TOTAL
Unplanned Events < 1 Hour 949
Unplanned Events > 1 Hour 0
Planned Events < 1 hour & not 0
exceeding 5,000 MCF
Planned Events > 1 hour and 0
exceeding 5,000 MCF
Pilot Purge 22,_234
TOTAL FLARED VOLUME 23,188
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ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
FACILITY REPORT OF PRODUCED GAS DISPOSITION
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~ GATHERING CENTER 1 ~ BP EXPLORATION, ALASKA JWESTERN OPERATING AREA-PBU ~ 04/2001
Disposition Volume MCF`
1. Sold 0
2. Reinjected 0
3. Flared or vented less than 1 hour. 2,208
4. Flared or vented greater than 1 hour
(Su lemental re ort re uired -See 20 AAC 25.235 10,087
5. Pilot and Purge 24,364
6. Used for lease operations Fuel
Assist 986,485
0
7. Other Lift Gas, Off Field 0
TOTAL items 1 - 7 1,023,144
8. NGL gas equivalent produced 0
9. Purchased gas 0
10. Transferred from: 0
11. Transferred to: CCP 65,084,518
Remarks:
I hereby ce y tha the foreg 'ng is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature: ~ ~ Title: SUPERVISOR
Form 10-422 (Revised 4/95)
"Indicate contribution of each pool to total.
Pool Name Code Percent
PRUDHOE 640150 100.00%
':Official Use Onl --Flaring Authorization > 1 hr.
1. Safety ~d~ ~ ~~ MCF
2. Lease Use MCF
3. Conserv. Purposes MCF
Commissioner Date
Note: All volumes must be corrected to pressure of 14.65
psia and to a temperature of 60 degrees F. Report due by
the 20th of the month following the month of disposition.
Authority 20 AAC 25.235.
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BP EXPLORATION (ALASKA) INC.
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT - GC-1
GAS FLARING INCIDENT REPORT
APRIL, 2001
Unplanned Events less than or eq ual to 1 hour ~
BATE TIME VOLUME ' DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & GAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
4/6/2001 1336-1411 365 Not required for unplanned events which Not required for unplanned events whit
4/7/2001 1339-1410 215 are less than or equal to 1 hour are less than or equal to 1 hour
4/8/2001 1204-1224 208
4/9/2001 1814-1844 167
4/9/2001 2052-2110 75
4/10/2001 1341-1401 375
4/17/2001 2006-2020 243
4/19/2001 1011-1031 69
4/19/2001 2213-2226 108
4/20/2001 1554-1559 28
4/25/2001 1635-1655 167
4/28/2001 1728-1738 188
TOTAL 2,208
Unplanned Events greater than 1 hour ~
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
4/27/2001 1507-1630 10,087 See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 10,087
Planned Events Less Than or Equal 1 Hour AND Not Exceedin 5000 Mcf
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT.& CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
___ See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
Planned Events Exceeding 1 Hour OR Exceeding 5000 Mcf ~
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DATE, TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF`INCIDENT`& CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
fiOTAL
Unplanned Events < 1 Hour 2,208
Unplanned Events > 1 Hour 10,087
Planned Events < 1 hour & not 0
exceeding 5,000 MCF
Planned Events > 1 hour and 0
exceeding 5,000 MCF
Pilot Purge 24,364
TOTAL FLARED VOLUME 36,659
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ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
FACILITY REPORT OF PRODUCED GAS DISPOSITION
Facility Operator Field(s) Month/Year of Disposition
GATHERING CENTER 1 BP EXPLORATION, ALASKA WESTERN OPERATING AREA-PBU 05/2001
Disposition Volume MCF'
1. Sold 0
2. Reinjected 0
3. Flared or vented less than 1 hour. 16,017
4. Flared or vented greater than 1 hour
(Sup lemental re ort required -See 20 AAC 25.235 0
5. Pilot and Purge 24,235
6. Used for lease operations Fuel
Assist 1,024,939
0
7. Other Lift Gas, Off Field 0
TOTAL items 1 - 7 1,065,191
8. NGL gas equivalent produced 0
9. Purchased gas 0
10. Transferred from: 0
11. Transferred to: CCP 67,119,662
Remarks:
I hereby cethat t foregoing~Jis true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature: ~K.~c Title: SUPERVISOR
Form 10-422 (Revised 4/95)
"Indicate contribution of each pool to total.
Pool Name Code Percent
PRUDHOE 640150 100.00%
Official Use Only--Flarin Authorization > 1 hr.
1. Safety ~ °'MCF
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2. Lease Use ~ MCF
3. Conserv. Purposes .~ ~ v MCF
Commissioner Date
Note: All volumes must be corrected to pressure of 14.65
psia and to a temperature of 60 degrees F. Report due by
the 20th of the month following the month of disposition.
Authority 20 AAC 25.235.
BP EXPLORATION (ALASKA) INC.
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT - GC-1
GAS FLARING INCIDENT REPORT
MAY, 2001
Unplanned Events less than or equal to 1 hour
DATE TIME VOLUME .DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
5/5/2001 1916-1922 250 Not required for unplanned events which Not required for unplanned events whi
5/8/2001 0006-0014 56 are less than or equal to 1 hour are Tess than or equal to 1 hour
5/8/2001 2350-2400 347
5/9/2001 0000-0026 650
5/9/2001 0453-0523 313
5/10/2001 0845-0945 3,125
5/11/2001 1843-1904 408
5/12/2001 0533-0608 389
5/13/2001 0353-0411 1,625
5/13/2001 0803-0808 347
5/13/2001 0913-1013 1,667
5/13/2001 1944-1949 1,597
5/14/2001 0640-0710 521
5/14/2001 1049-1100 764
5/14/2001 1459-1509 69
5/16/2001 0135-0146 115
5/18/2001 1347-1406 330
5/19/2001 1545-1553 83
5/21/2001 0835-0918 2,240
5/21 /2001 1757-1801 44
5/23/2001 1258-1306 83
5/23/2001 1600-1607 97
5/27/2001 1653-1659 63
5/31/2001 1108-1127 660
5/31 /2001 1532-1537 174
TOTAL 16,017
Unplanned Events greater than 1 hour
DATE TIME`. VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
Planned Events Less Than or Equal 1 Hour AND Not Exceedin 5000 Mcf
DATE TIME ' VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE- ACTION TAKEN TOELIMINATE CAUSE
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
Planned Events Exceedin 1 Hour OR Exceeding 5000 Mcf
DATE TIME- VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
TOTAi.
Unplanned Events < 1 Hour 16,017
Unplanned EvenTS> 1 Hour 0
Planned Events < 1 hour & not 0
exceeding 5,000 MCF
Planned Events > 1 hour and 0
exceeding 5,000 MCF
PiloT Purge 29.235
TOTAL FLARED VOLUME 40,252
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ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
FACILITY REPORT OF PRODUCED GAS DISPOSITION
Facility Operator Field(s) Month/Year of Disposition
GATHERING CENTER 1 BP EXPLORATION, ALASKA WESTERN OPERATING AREA-PBU 06/2001
Disposition Volume MCF*
1. Sold 0
2. Reinjected 0
3. Flared or vented less than 1 hour. 4,723
4. Flared or vented greater than 1 hour 12,919
(Su lemental report required -See 20 AAC 25.235)
5. Pilot and Purge 25,666
6. Used for lease operations Fuel 943,133
Assist 0
7. Other Lift Gas, Off Field 0
TOTAL items 1 - 7 986,441
8. NGL gas equivalent produced 0
9. Purchased gas 0
10. Transferred from: 0
11. Transferred to: CCP 62,843,913
Remarks:
I hereby certi h the oregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature: _ ~~• Title: SUPERVISOR
*Indicate contribution of each pool to total.
Pool Name Code Percent
PR U D HO E 640150 100.00%
Official Use Only--Flarn Authorization > t hr.
1. Safety ~ ~~ ri ~~j MCF
2. Lease Use MCF
3. Conserv. Purposes MCF
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Commiss o er _ ~ ~ ~-
Date
Note: All volumes must be corrected to pressure of 14.65
psia and to a temperature of 60 degrees F. Report due by
the 20th of the month following the month of disposition.
Authority 20 AAC 25.235.
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Form 10-422 (Revised 4/95)
BP EXPLORATION (ALASKA) INC.
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT - GC-1
GAS FLARING INCIDENT REPORT
JUNE, 2001
Unplanned Events less than or equal to 1 hour ~
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
6/6/2001 0507-0513 208 Not required for unplanned events which Not required for unplanned events whi
6/7/2001 1524-1547 399 are less than or equal to 1 hour are less than or equal to 1 hour
6/9/2001 2314-2317 21
6/10/2001 0350-0400 28
6/10/2001 2036-2041 76
6/15/2001 0257-0303 83
6/22/2001 1016-1028 292
6/22/2001 2304-2315 306
6/23/2001 0236-0253 472
6/23/2001 0700-0748 317
6/23/2001 1046-1052 125
6/23/2001 1113-1212 1,229
6/23/2001 1512-1608 1,167
TOTAL 4,723
Unplanned Events greater than 1 hour
DATE' TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
6/22/2001 1028-1231 5,125 See attachments See attachments
6/22/2001 1231-1652 7,794 See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 12,919
Planned Events Less Than or Equal 1 Hour AND Not Exceeding 5000 Mcf
DATE TIME. VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT &"CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
Llanned Events Exceeding 1 Hour OR Exceeding 5000 Mcf ~
DATE TIME' VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF'1NCIDENT & CAUSE' ACTION TAKEN TO'ELIMINATE CAUSE
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
TOTAL
Unplanned Events < 1 Hour 4,723
Unplanned Events > 1 Hour 12,919
Planned Events < 1 hour & not 0
exceeding 5,000 MCF
Planned Events > 1 hour and 0
exceeding 5,000 MCF
Pilot Purge 2~b
TOTAL FLARED VOLUME 43,308
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REPORT NO: 01-0155
FACILITY: GC1
SYSTEM
1. Flare/Relief Valve
2. Flare/Relief Valve
3. Flare/Relief Valve
4. Flare/Relief Valve
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
DATE: 22 Jun 01
TIME OF FLARING
Start Stop Duration
10:16 10:28 0 Hrs 12 Mins
10:28 12:31 2 Hrs 3Mins
12:31 16:52 4 Hrs 21 Mins
23:04 23:15 0 Hrs 11 Mins
Black
Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
^ ^ ^ 292 MSCF
^ ^ ^ 5,125 MSCF
^ ^ ^ 7,794 MSCF
^ ^ ^ 306 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 13,517 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. Sk-18 IP compressor (K-108) shut down because of a problem associated with electric motor
overload. Flaring from second stages and V-120 only.
2. Sk-18 IP compressor (K-108) shut down because of a problem associated with electric motor
overload. Even reboiler shut down due to low level surge drum. Started intermitttent flaring from slug
catchers due to high DP across contactors. Flaring from second stages and V-120 continues.
3. Sk-181P compressor shut down because of a problem associated with electric motor overload. Even
reboiler back on-line at 12:45 hrs. Flaring from slug catchers due to high DP across contactors.
Flaring from second stages and V-120 continues.
4. The Carry Over Prevention System initiated LPS flare valve opening to prevent contactor
flooding/TEG carryover when gas rates exceeded the 1140 mmscfd operability limit.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. Flaring was permitted to continue while GC operations personnel attempted to restart the equipment.
2. Flaring was permitted to continue while GC operations personnel attempted to restart the
equipment. One restart attempted at 10:52 hrs, failed. Trouble shooting start sequence failure on IP
compressor.
Monday, June 25, 2001 Page 1 of 2
REPORT NO: 01-0155
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 22 Jun 01
3 ~ Decision was made at 1231 hrs to start shutting in production rate to GC-1 and Annex to reduce
flaring. EOA backed down boosters to increase transit gas pressure and assist in decreasing DP
across contactors in an attempt to close slug catcher flare valves. Diverted Annex oil from D bank to
C slug catcher to decrease gas rate to second stage. GC-1 personnel continues to trouble shoot IP
compressor for restart. At 14:48 the decision was made to shut-in all production to GC-1 after
verifing 12 hours minimum until next start attempt on K-108 (thermal protection procedure)
~ fl. WOA stopped bringing production rates up until wells unloaded and flaring was ceased.
Monday, June 25, 2001 Page 2 of 2
ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
FACILITY REPORT OF PRODUCED GAS DISPOSITION
Facility Operator Field(s) Month/Year of Disposition
GATHERING CENTER 1 BP EXPLORATION, ALASKA WESTERN OPERATING AREA-PBU 07/2001
Disposition Volume MCF*
1. Sold 0
2. Reinjected 0
3. Flared or vented less than 1 hour. 6,335
4. Flared or vented greater than 1 hour
(Supplemental report required -See 20 AAC 25.235) 0
5. Pilot and Purge 26,517
6. Used for lease operations Fuel
Assist 928,340
0
7. Other Lift Gas, Off Field 0
TOTAL items 1 - 7 961,192
8. NGL gas equivalent produced 0
9. Purchased gas 0
10. Transferred from: 0
11. Transferred to: CCP 61,759,762
Remarks:
I hereby certjt~gl that th foregoing i true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature: ///1C{ (~.~J .~(. Title: SUPERVISOR
Form 10-422 (Revised 4/95)
'Indicate contribution of each pool to total.
Pool Name Code Percent
PRUDHOE 640150 100.00%
Official Use Onl --Flarin Authorization > 1 hr
1. Safety ~ ,MCF
2. Lease Use '~~ MCF
3. Conserv. Purposes MCF
Commissioner Date
Note: All volumes must be corrected to pressure of 14.65
psia and to a temperature of 60 degrees F. Report due by
the 20th of the month following the month of disposition.
Authority 20 AAC 25.235.
BP EXPLORATION (ALASKA) INC.
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT - GC-1
GAS FLARING INCIDENT REPORT
JULY, 2001
Unplanned Events less than or equal to 1 hour
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE :
7/9/2001 0836-0845 531 Not required for unplanned events which Not required for unplanned events whi
7/11/2001 2053-2059 71 are less than or equal to 1 hour are less than or equal to 1 hour
7/13/2001 0212-0218 75
7/13/2001 1037-1054 590
7/13/2001 1530-1540 694
7/14/2001 1902-1908 75
7/16/2001 0838-0927 851
7/16/2001 1048-1053 35
7/16/2001 1354-1436 292
7/16/2001 1853-1912 211
7/17/2001 0954-1117 intermittent 215
7/ 17/2001 1258-1320 125
7/17/2001 2152-2156 50
7/18/2001 0533-0546 45
7/18/2001 2330-2400 208
7/19/2001 0001-0030 201
7/19/2001 1626-1633 49
7/19/2001 1813-1820 24
7/19/2001 2147-2202 115
7/20/2001 2221-2240 172
7/22/2001 1205-1225 278
7/22/2001 2220-2247 375
7/23/2001 0847-0908 365
7/23/2001 1231-1307 500
7/24/2001 0457-0507 188
TOTAL 6,335
Unplanned Events greater than 1 hour
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF'INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE'"
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
Planned Events Less Than or Equal 1 Hour AND Not Exceedin 5000 Mcf
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
Planned Events Exceeding 1 Hour OR Exceeding 5000 Mcf
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
TOTAL
Unplanned EveMS < 1 Hour 6,335
Unplanned Events > 1 Hour 0
Planned Events < 1 hour & not 0
exceeding 5,000 MCF
Planned Events > 1 hour and 0
exceeding 5,000 MCF
Pilot Purge 26.517
TOTAL FLARED VOLUME 32,852
Page 1
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t
ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
ceco ITV RRPnRT nF PRArn1CED GAS DISPOSITION
Facility
GATHERING CENTER 1 Operator
BP EXPLORATION, ALASKA Field(s)
WESTERN OPERATING AREA-PBU Month/Year of Disposition
08/2001
Disposition Volume MCF' 'Indicate contribution of each pool to total.
1. Sold 0 Pooi Name Code Percent
2. Reinjected 0 PRUDHOE 640150 100.00%
3. Flared or vented less than 1 hour. 5,003
4. Flared or vented greater than 1 hour
Supplemental report required -See 20 AAC 25.235) 0
5. Pilot and Purge 26,459
6. Used for lease operations Fuel
Assist 904,772
0
7. Other Lift Gas, Off Field 0 ', ``
Official Use Onl --Flarin Authorization > 1 hr:
TOTAL items 1 - Z
936,234
1. Safety ,..
MCF
8. NGL gas equivalent produced 0 2. Lease Use MCF
9. Purchased gas 0 3. Conserv. Purposes MCF
10. Transferred from: 0
Commissioner Date
11. Transferred to: CCP 60,610,073
Note: All volumes must be corrected to pressure of 14.65
Remarks: psia and to a temperature of 60 degrees F. Report due by
the 20th of the month following the month of disposition.
I hereby certi that th oregoing is t ue and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature: Q. Title: SUPERVISOR Authority 20 AAC 25.235.
-.
Form 10-422 (Revised 4/95)
-•
Y
BP EXPLORATION (ALASKA) INC.
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT - GC-1
GAS FLARING INCIDENT REPORT
AUGUST, 2001
Jnplanned Events less than or equal to 1 hour ~
> DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT &' CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO'ELIMINATE CAUSE
8/1/2001 2039-2056 295 Not required for unplanned events which Not required for unplanned events whic
8/2/2001 1748-1802 243 are less than or equal to 1 hour are less than or equal to 1 hour
8/4/2001 1000-1036 1,375
8/4/2001 1702-1736 472
8/6/2001 1242-1248 104
8/6/2001 1647-1718 710
8/8/2001 0839-0936 317
8/8/2001 1133-1159 271
8/9/2001 1441-1448 73
8/9/2001 1537-1544 73
8/10/2001 1644-1700 167
8/12/2001 0019-0027 56
8/13/2001 1650-1710 139
8/15/2001 0536-0546 104
8/15/2001 1051-1120 604
TOTAL 5, 003
,Unplanned Events greater than 1 hour ~
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE'•'
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
Planned Events Less Than or Equal 1 Hour AND Not Exceeding 5000 Mcf ~
DATE ,TIME VOLUME' DESCRIPTION OFiNCIDENT'&'CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUS£
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
Planned Events Exceeding 1 Hour OR Exceeding 5000 Mcf
DATE TIME VOLUME ' "`.DESCRIPTION OFJNCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE`
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
TOTAL
Unplanned Events < 1 Hour 5,003
Unplanned Events > 1 Hour 0
Planned Events < 1 hour & not 0
exceeding 5,000 MCF
Planned Events > 1 hour and 0
exceeding 5,000 MCF
Pilot Purge 26.459
TOTAL FLARED VOLUME 31;462
Page 1
REPORT NO: 01-0196
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 01 Aug 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke. Planned VOLUME
1. Flare/Relief Valve 20:39 20:56 0 Hrs 17 Mins ^ ^ ^ 295 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 295 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. While bringing production rates up following big AL GLTstartup, wells unloaded with increased gas
rates caused compressors to exceed maximum gas capacity and discharged to flare.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA stopped bringing production rates up until wells unloaded and cut six wells totalling 80mm gas
rate until flaring was ceased.
Monday, August 06, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0197
i ^ BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 02 Aug 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
1. Flare/Relief Valve 17:48 18:02 0 Hrs 14Mins ^ ^ ^ 243 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 243 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. High gas transit line pressure caused by increase in production for low temp ambient swing. Rate
increase resulted in temporary flaring
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA reduced production rates and shut-in 03 wells equaling 45 mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or
choked back starting at 17:49 hours.
Friday, August 17, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0198
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 04 Aug 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
1. Flare/Relief Valve 10:00 10:36 OHrs 36Mins ^ ^ ^ 1,375 MSCF
2. Flare/Relief Valve 17:02 17:36 0 Hrs 34Mins ^ ^ ^ 472 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 1.,847 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. GLT compressor K-3300 shut down due to control/instrumentation failure associated with thurst
bearing vibration/failure.
2. While bringing C-pad up after PLC problems, as well as the ambient temperature swing of 5 deg.
Flareing occurred.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA reduced production rates and shut-in 16 wells equaling 300 mmscfd.. EOA reduced production
rates and shut-in 10 wells equaling 200 mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or choked back starting at
10:05 hours.
2. WOA reduced production rates and shut-in 5 wells equaling 80 mmscfd. EOA reduced production
rates and shut-in 8 wells equaling 200 mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or choked back starting at 17:05
hours.
Monday, August 06, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: O1-OZOS
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 06 Aug 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke
1. Flare/Relief Valve 12:42 12:48 0 Hrs 6 Mins ^ ^
2. Flare/Relief Valve 16:47 17:18 0 Hrs 31 Mins ^ ^
Planned
TOTAL VOLUME
VOLUME
104 MSCF
710 MSCF
814 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. The Carry Over Prevention System initiated LPS flare valve opening to prevent contactor
flooding/TEG carryover when gas rates exceeded the 1140 mmscfd operability limit.
2. The Carry Over Prevention System initiated LPS flare valve opening to prevent contactor
flooding/TEG carryover when gas rates exceeded the 1140 mmscfd operability limit.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA reduced production rates by switching wells to the annex. Also, 2 wells were shut-in or choked
back starting at 12:42 hours.
2. WOA reduced production rates by switching wells to the annex. Also, 2 wells were shut-in or choked
back starting at 12:42 hours.
Monday, August 13, 2001 Page 1 of 1
.REPORT NO: 01-0207
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 08 Aug 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
1. Flare/Relief Valve 08:39 09:36 0 Hrs 57Mins ^ ^ ^ 317 MSCF
2. FlarelRelief Valve 11:33 11:59 OHrs 26Mins ^ ^ ^ 271 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 588 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. High ambient temperature swings resulted in flaring and required cuts in production. Ambient
temperature increased by 10°F.
2. GC-1 backed down GLT turbine's pressure to allow FS-3 AL machine into line, to reduce recycle.
This caused the transit gas line pressure to increase briefly during the transition.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA reduced production rates and shut-in 5 wells equaling 90 mmscfd. EOA reduced production
rates and shut-in 4wells equaling 100 mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or choked back starting at 08:30
hours.
2. WOA cut 4 wells while the swap was taking place but still flared briefly as the system pressure
increased faster then the chokes could unload it. Cut about 40 mmcf/d.
Monday, August 13, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0208
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 09 Aug 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
1. Flare/Relief Valve 14:41 14:48 0 Hrs 7Mins ^ ^ ^ 73 MSCF
2. Flare/Relief Valve 15:37 15:44 OHrs 7Mins ^ ^ ^ 73 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 146 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. The Carry Over Prevention System initiated LPS flare valve opening to prevent contactor
floodinglTEG carryover when gas rates exceeded the 1140 mmscfd operability limit.
2. The Carry Over Prevention System initiated LPS flare valve opening to prevent contactor
floodinglfEG carryover when gas rates exceeded the 1140 mmscfd operability limit.
Action Taken to Stop Haring:
1. Discontinued trying to move production from Annex header at F-pad to GC-1. The difference in back
pressure caused wells to unload and reach the COP limit.
2. Discontinued trying to move production from Annex header at F-pad to GC-1. The difference in back
pressure caused wells to unload and reach the COP limit.
Monday, August 13, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0210
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
.FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 10 Aug 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
1. Flare/Relief Valve 16:44 17:00 OHrs 16Mins ^ ~ ~ 167 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 167 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. FS-3 Big AL lift compressor backed down causeing the transit gas line pressure to increase rapidly.
.Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA reduced production rates and shut-in 5 wells equaling 75 mmscfd. EOA reduced production
rates and shut-in 4 wells equaling 75 mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or choked back starting at 16:43
hours.
Monday, August 13, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0212
FACILITY: GC1
SYSTEM
1. Flare/Relief Valve
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
DATE: 12 Aug 01
TIME OF FLARING
Start Stop Duration
00:19 00:27 OHrs 8Mins
Black
Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
^ ^ ^ 56 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 56 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. While de-inventorying lines for F-pad shut down, LPS compressors exceeded maximum gas
capacity and discharged to flare.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. Reduced amount of gas being used to sweep flow lines.
Monday, August 13, 2001 Page 1 of 1
v
REPORT NO: 01-0215
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 13 Aug 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
1. Flare/Relief Valve 16:50 17:10 OHrs 20Mins ^ ^ ~ 139 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 139 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. High ambient temperature swings resulted in flaring and required cuts in production. Ambient
temperature increased by 5°F.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA reduced production rates and shut-in 6 wells equaling 100 mmscfd. EOA reduced production
rates and shut-in 5 wells equaling 50 mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or choked back starting at 16:45
hours.
Thursday, August 16, 2001 Page 1 of 1
~?
REPORT NO: 01-0220
FACILITY: GC1
SYSTEM
1. Flare/Relief Valve
2. Flare/Relief Valve
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
DATE: 15 Aug 01
TIME OF FLARING
Start Stop Duration
05:36 05:46 0 Hrs 10 Mins
10:51 11:20 OHrs 29 Mins
Black
Intermittent Smoke. Planned VOLUME
^ ^ ^ 104 MSCF
^ ^ ^ 604 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME . 708 MSCF
First Determination of Cause: .
1. High ambient temperature swings resulted in flaring and required cuts in production. Ambient
temperature increased by 2°F.
2. High ambient temperature swings resulted in flaring and required cuts in production. Ambient
temperature increased by 5°F.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA reduced production rates and shut-in 4 wells equaling 50 mmscfd. EOA reduced production
rates and shut-in 2 wells equaling 40 mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or choked back starting at 05:25
hours.
2. WOA reduced production rates and shut-in 17 wells equaling 244 mmscfd. EOA reduced production
rates and shut-in 6 wells equaling 150 mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or choked back starting at 1045
hours.
Thursday, August 16, 2001 Page 1 of 1
ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
FACILITY REPORT OF PRODUCED GAS DISPOSITION
GATHERING CENTER 1
Disposition Volume MCF*
1. Sold 0
2. Reinjected 0
3. Flared or vented less than 1 hour. 1,574
4. Flared or vented greater than 1 hour
Sup lemental re ort re uired -See 20 AAC 25.235 0
5. Pilot and Purge 24,797
6. Used for lease operations Fuel
Assist 944,891
0
7. Other Lift Gas, Off Field 0
TOTAL items 1 - 7 971,262
8. NGL gas equivalent produced 0
9. Purchased gas 0
10. Transferred from: 0
11. Transferred to: CCP 58,967,780
Remarks:
I hereby certi hat the f
Signature: regoing is tr a and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Title: SUPERVISOR
BP EXPLORATION, ALASKA WESTERN OPERATING AREA-PBU ~ 09/2001
*Indicate contribution of each pool to total
Pool Name Code Percent
PRUDHOE 640150 100.00%
Official Use Onl --Flarin Authorization > 1 hr:_
1. Safety MCF
2. Lease Use MCF
3. Conserv. Purposes MCF
Commissioner Date
Note: All volumes must be corrected to pressure of 14.65
psia and to a temperature of 60 degrees F. Report due by
the 20th of the month following the month of disposition.
Authority 20 AAC 25.235.
Form 10-422 (Revised 4/95)
BP EXPLORATION (ALASKA) INC.
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT - GC-1
GAS FLARING INCIDENT REPORT
SEPTEMBER, 2001
Unplanned Events less than or equal to 1 hour
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OFiNCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
9/6/2001 1358-1404 17 Not required for unplanned events which Not required for unplanned events whi~
9/8/2001 1447-1458 53 are less than or equal to 1 hour are less than or equal to 1 hour
9/9/2001 0609-0618 625
9/9/2001 1000-1022 61
9/14/2001 2017-2023 33
9/14/2001 2026-2037 160
9/23/2001 1012-1021 625
TOTAL 1,574
Unplanned Events greater than 1 hour
-DATE TIME - VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT &.CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO`ELIMINATE CAUSE
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
Planned Events Less Than or Equal 1 Hour AND Not Exceeding 5000 Mcf ~
DATE TIME VOLUME. bESCRIPTION OF1NCIbENT & CAUSE:. -ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL
0
Planned Events Exceeding 1 Hour OR Exceeding 5000 Mcf I
DATE TIME VOLUME. DESCRIPTION>OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN'T0 ELIMINATE CAUSE
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
TOTAL
Unplanned Events < 1 Hour 1,574
Unplanned Events > 1 Hour 0
Planned Events < 1 hour & not 0
exceeding 5,000 MCF
Planned Events > 1 hour and 0
exceeding 5,000 MCF
Pilot Purge 24,797
TP1TA1 ~I LfRFrI\/(ll II~AF ~R'~71
Page 1
ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
FACILITY REPORT OF PRODUCED GAS DISPOSITION
Facility Operator Field(s) Month/Year of Disposition
GATHERING CENTER 1 BP EXPLORATION, ALASKA WESTERN OPERATING AREA-PBU 10/2001
Disposition Volume MCF*
1. Sold 0
2. Reinjected 0
3. Flared or vented less than 1 hour. 21,113
4. Flared or vented greater than 1 hour
(Supplemental report required -See 20 AAC 25.235) 18,158
5. Pilot and Purge 24,200
6. Used for lease operations Fuel
Assist 938,005
0
7. Other Lift Gas, Off Field 0
TOTAL items 1 - 7 1,001,476
8. NGL gas equivalent produced 0
9. Purchased gas 0
10. Transferred from: 0
11. Transferred to: CCP 39,000,031
Remarks:
I hereby certify that the f2oregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature:,~f "+-~ Y ~C- Title:
Form 10-422 (Revised 4/95)
*Indicate contribution of each pool to total.
Pool Name Code Percent
PRUDHOE 640150 100.00%
Official Use Only--Flarin Authorization > 1 hr.
1. Safety MCF
2. Lease Use "' MCF
3. Conserv. Purposes MCF
~
~~"vw' ~' ~
Commission ~
~ `I o ~
Date
Note: All volumes must be corrected to pressure of 14.65
Asia and to a temperature of 60 degrees F. Report due by
the 20th of the month following the month of disposition.
Authority 20 AAC 25.235.
BP EXPLORATION (ALASKA) INC.
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT - GC-1
GAS FLARING INCIDENT REPORT
OCTOBER, 2001
than or equal to 1 hour
10/1/2001 1114-1122 ~
10/1 /2001 1603-1610 .7
10/3/2001 0716-0722 (~
10/3/2 001 1135-1145 1 CJ
10/3/2001 2327-2338 I
10/4/2001 0306-0314 ~
10/4/2001 0556-0605 `I°
10/9/2001 0543-0552 ~~
10/10/2001 1858-1906 ~
10/16/2001 2349-2356. '~
10/17/2001 0207-0230
10/17/2001 1511-1518
10/17/2001 1600-1606
10/ 17/2001 1805-1810
10!18/2001 1551-1557
10/24/2001 1245-1252
10/24/2001 2230-2237
10/25/2001 0933-0940
10/25/2001 1521-1528
10/27/2001 0250-0257
10/28/2001 1434-1441
10/29/2001 1352-1413
10/30/2001 0001-0015
10/30/2001 0052-0059
10/31 /2001 1218-1225
TOTAL
~S~Si1Vot required for unplanned events which Not required for unplanned events whit
486 re less than or equal to 1 hour are less than or equal to 1 hour
383
347
764
C #' ='
417
~~
~~ ` ~ yl'bi'I ,
7
4~"'~ b \
34 '~ ~ ~~
417
~' 10
7
'?
7
.T
48 7
8,679 ~i rr~in.tici'~~
~~ i/~
~ 7
'T
21,113
C iVGI.E~~ i}-c~;'w~ ~l~Q. ~ ~ ~ 7 cm~..i2C~ a
Page 1
Unplanned Events greater than 1 hour
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
10/8/2001 0000-1530 6,458 See attachments See attachments 1 4a~8~ t0~~~
/
~
10/9/2001 1700-2400 2,917 See attachments See attachments ~~
A
` ~ ) 10/10
10/10/2001 0000-1000 6,250 See attachments See attachments -~-~QS
10/26/2001 0956-1132 2,533 See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 18,158 C5~'Al O~'h~'
) o (2(p
BP EXPLORATION (ALASKA) INC.
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT - GC-1
GAS FLARING INCIDENT REPORT
OCTOBER, 2001
Unplanned Events less than or equal to 1 hour
. ~
DATE
TIME ~
.
VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE
ACTION-TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
10/1/2001 1114-1122 556 Not required for unplanned events which Not required for unplanned events whit
10/1/2001 1603-1610 486 are less than or equal to 1 hour are less than or equal to 1 hour
10/3/2001 0716-0722 383
10/3/2001 1135-1145 347
10/3/2001 2327-2338 764
10/4/2001 0306-0314 556
10/4/2001 0556-0605 313
10/9/2001 0543-0552 313
10/10/2001 1858-1906 417
10/16/2001 2349-2356 175
10/17/2001 0207-0230 1, 597
10/17/2001 1511-1518 486
10/17/2001 1600-1606 417
10/17/2001 1805-1810 347
10/18/2001 1551-1557 417
10/24/2001 1245-1252 486
10/24/2001 2230-2237 486
10/25/2001 0933-0940 486
10/25/2001 1521-1528 486
10/27/2001 0250-0257 486
10/28/2001 1434-1441 486
10/29/2001 1352-1413 8,679
10/30/2001 0001-0015 972
10/30/2001 0052-0059 486
10/31/2001 1218-1225 486
TOTAL 21,113
Unplanned Events greater than 1 hour
DATE TIME VOLUME :DESCRIPTION OFsINCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
10/8/2001 0000-1530 6,458 See attachments See attachments
10/9/2001 1700-2400 2,917 See attachments See attachments
10/10/2001 0000-1000 6,250 See attachments r See attachments
10/26/2001 0956-1132 2,533 See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 18,158
Page 1
BP EXPLORATION (ALASKA) INC.
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT - GC-1
GAS FLARING INCIDENT REPORT
OCTOBER, 2001
Planned Events Less Than or Equal 1 Hour AND Not Exceeding 5000 Mcf
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
Planned Events Exceeding 1 Hour OR Exceeding 5000 Mcf
DATE " TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OFINGIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
...TOTAL.:
Unplanned Events < 1 Hour 21,113
Unplanned Events > 1 Hour 18,158
Planned Events < 1 hour & not 0
exceeding 5,000 MCF
Planned Events > 1 hour and 0
exceeding 5,000 MCF
Pilot Purge 24,200
TOTAL FLARED VOLUME 63,471
Page 2 '
REPORT NO: 01-0244
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 01 Oct 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
1. Flare/Relief Valve 11:14 11:22 OHrs BMins ^ ^ ^ 556 MSCF
2. Flare/Relief Valve 16:03 16:10 0 Hrs 7Mins ^ ^ ^ 486 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 1,042 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. The Carry Over Prevention System initiated LPS flare valve opening to prevent contactor
floodinglTEG carryover when gas rates exceeded the 1140 mmscfd operability limit.
2. The Carry Over Prevention System initiated LPS flare valve opening to prevent contactor
floodinglTEG carryover when gas rates exceeded the 1140 mmscfd operability limit.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA reduced production rates and shut-in 5 wells equaling 100 mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or
choked back starting at 11:15 hours.
2. WOA reduced production rates and shut-in 14 wells equaling 120 mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or
choked back starting at 16:03 hours.
Monday, October 15, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0245
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 03 Oct 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
-~ SYSTEM
Ffate~el+e
-
~l Start Stop Duration
„
. Intermittent
r, Smoke
n Planned
r~ VOLUME
- --~
-
i , x ,
~
Flare/Relief Valve
07:16
07:22 ~~
~
0 Hrs 6 Mins
^
^
^
383 Cf
MSCF
2~ yil. Flare/Relief Valve 11:35 11:45 OHrs 10Mins ^ ^ ^ 347 MSCF
3 yar. Flare/Relief Valve 23:27 23:38 0 Hrs 11 Mins ^ ^ ^ 764 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 1,494 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. GC-1 TEG regeneration system shut down because of control/instrumentation failure associated
with a faulty fuel regulator.
2. The Carry Over Prevention System initiated LPS flare valve opening to prevent contactor
floodinglTEG carryover. Due to reboiler maintenance, COPS setpoint was lowered and a
momentary surge caused high DP across the on-line contactor.
3. The Carry Over Prevention System initiated LPS flare valve opening to prevent contactor
flooding/TEG carryover when gas rates exceeded the 1140 mmscfd operability limit.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA reduced production rates and shut-in wells equaling 450 mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or
choked back starting at 06:40 hours.
2. No response taken because of the short duration. Reboiler was repaired and returned to service.
3. Well D-19 interlock failed while switching well from LP to HP, communicating the two systems. The
LP divert was closed and the momentary surge was eliminated.
Monday, October 15, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0246
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 04 Oct 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
1. Flare/Relief Valve 03:06 03:14 OHrs BMins ^ ^ ^ 556 MSCF
2. Flare/Relief Valve 05:56 06:05 OHrs 9Mins ^ ^ ~ 313 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 869 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. The Carry Over Prevention System initiated LPS flare valve opening to prevent contactor
floodinglTEG carryover when gas rates exceeded the 1140 mmscfd operability limit.
2. The Carry Over Prevention System initiated LPS flare valve opening to prevent contactor
flooding/TEG carryover when gas rates exceeded the 1140 mmscfd operability limit.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA reduced production rates and shut-in 10 wells. Wells were shut-in or choked back starting at
02:06 hours.
2. WOA reduced production rates 30mmscfd. Wells were choked back starting at 0550 hours.
Monday, October 15, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0253
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 08 Oct 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
1. Flare/Relief Valve 00:00 15:30 15 Hrs 30Mins ^ ^ ^ 6,458 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 6,458 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. While bringing production rates up following TAPS shutdown, low rates and cold oil temperatures
caused IP compressors to lose suction resulting in flaring.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. Increased production rates resulting in hotter system with more efficient gas separation.
Monday, October 15, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0254
FACILITY: GC1
SYSTEM
1. Flare/Relief Valve
2. Flare/Relief Valve
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
DATE: 09 Oct 01
TIME OF FLARING
Start Stop Duration
05:43 05:52 OHrs 9Mins
17:00 24:00 7Hrs OMins
Black
Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
^ ^ ~ 313 MSCF
^ ^ ^ 2,917 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 3,230 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. The Carry Over Prevention System initiated LPS flare valve opening to prevent contactor
flooding/TEG carryover when gas rates exceeded the 1140 mmscfd operability limit.
2. IP compressors would not compress gas. Trouble shooting found cause due to frozen LP discharge
coolers.
Original cause of IP flaring was thought to be due to low rates. Rates should have been enough to
maintain flow, but were slugging, so it was thought the periolic lulls was causing the compessor to
lose bite. Upon further investigation, it was decided the heavy LP gas wasn't getting to V136 and the
compressor couldn't compress the lighter gas from 2nd stage.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA reduced production rates equaling 120 mmscfd. Wells were choked back starting at 0535
hours.
2. Flaring was permitted to continue while GC operations personnel attempted to troubleshoot problem.
Monday, October 15, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0255
FACILITY: GC1
SYSTEM
1. Flare/Relief Valve
2. Flare/Relief Valve
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
DATE: 10 Oct 01
TIME OF FLARING
Start Stop Duration
00:00 10:00 10 Hrs OMins
18:58 19:06 0 Hrs 8Mins
Black
Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
^ ^ ^ 6,250 MSCF
^ ^ ^ 417 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 6,667 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. IP compressors would not compress gas. Trouble shooting found cause due to frozen LP discharge
coolers
2. Bringing Y Pad back on line.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA reduced production rates and shut-in 12 wells equaling 184 mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or
choked back starting at 0400 hours. GC personel installed Tioga heaters in the cooler bay and
thawed ice in cooler tubes to clear path for gas and allow LP compressors to discharge.
2. Cut 8 higher GOR wells.
Monday, October 15, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0257
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 16 Oct 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke
1. Flare/Relief Valve 23:49 23:56 O Hrs 7Mins ^ ^
Planned
TOTAL VOLUME
VOLUME
175 MSCF
175 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. The Carry Over Prevention System initiated LPS flare valve opening to prevent contactor
floodinglTEG carryover when gas rates exceeded the 1140 mmscfd operability limit.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA reduced production rates by reducing chokes on 5 well equaling 30 mmscfd.
Wednesday, October 17, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0258
FACILITY: GC1
SYSTEM
1. Flare/Relief Valve
2. Flare/Relief Valve
3. Flare/Relief Valve
4. Flare/Relief Valve
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
DATE: 17 Oct 01
TIME OF FLARING
Start Stop Duration Intermittent
02:07 02:30 0 Hrs 23Mins ^
15:11 15:18 OHrs 7Mins ^
16:00 16:06 0 Hrs 6Mins ^
18:05 18:10 0 Hrs 5Mins ^
Black
Smoke Planned VOLUME
^ ^ 1,597 MSCF
^ ^ 486 MSCF
^ ^ 417 MSCF
^ ^ 347 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 2,847 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. The Carry Over Prevention System initiated LPS flare valve opening to prevent contactor
floodinglTEG carryover when gas rates exceeded the 1140 mmscfd operability limit when bringing
up D Pad.
2. The Carry Over Prevention System initiated LPS flare valve opening to prevent contactor
flooding/TEG carryover when DP across contactors exceeded setpoint. Carryover of crude during
previous upset has created excessive DP.
3. The Carry Over Prevention System initiated LPS flare valve opening to prevent contactor
flooding/TEG carryover when DP across contactors exceeded setpoint. Carryover of crude during
previous upset has created excessive DP.
4. The Carry Over Prevention System initiated LPS flare valve opening to prevent contactor
tlooding/TEG carryover when DP across contactors exceeded setpoint. Carryover of crude during
previous upset has created excessive DP.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA reduced production rates and shut-in 4 wells equaling 120 mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or
choked back starting at 02:00 hours.
2. WOA reduced production rates by choking back 3 wells equaling 21 mmscfd.
3. WOA reduced production rates by choking back 6 wells equaling 50 mmscfd.
Friday, October 19, 2001 Page 1 of 2
REPORT NO: O1-OZ58
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 17 Oct 01
4, ,~. WOA reduced production rates equaling 40 mmscfd. Wells were choked back starting at 1750
hours.
Friday, October 19, 2001 Page 2 of 2
REPORT NO: 01-0259
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 18 Oct 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
1. Flare/Relief Valve 15:51 15:57 OHrs 6Mins ^ ^ ^ 417 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 417 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. On startup of the Annex, the Carry Over Prevention System initiated LPS flare valve opening to
prevent contactor floodinglTEG carryover when gas rates exceeded the DP limit on cantactors.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA redirected rate from the old plant to the Annex.
Friday, October 19, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: O1-OZGO
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 24 Oct 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
1. Flare/Relief Valve 12:45 12:52 O Hrs 7Mins ^ ^ ^ 486 MSCF
2. Flare/Relief Valve 22:30 22:37 OHrs 7Mins ^ ^ ^ 486 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 972 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. COPS activated due to DP across Even contactor
2. COPS activated due to DP across Even contactor
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. Diverted 30MM from old plant to the Annex
2. Diverted 30MM from old plant to the Annex
Thursday, October 25, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0261
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 25 Oct 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
1. Flare/Relief Valve 09:33 09:40 0 Hrs 7Mins ^ ^ ^ 486 MSCF
2. Flare/Relief Valve 15:21 15:28 0 Hrs 7Mins ^ ^ ^ 486 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 972 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. The GC lowered the COPS SETPOINTfor DP on the even contactor without notifing PCC and thus
was activated.
2. Moving rates between the old plant and the Annex after making manifolding changes resulted in
activating the COPS on the even contactor due to DP
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. The GC increased the COPS setpoint for DP on the even contactor to it's previous setpoint.
2. Divertd 50MM to the Annex.
Monday, October 29, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0265
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 26 Oct 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
1. Flare/Relief Valve 09:56 11:32 1 Hrs 36Mins ^ ^ ^ 2,533 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 2,533 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. High gas transit line pressure caused by CGF compressor problems due to MI compressors shutting
down at 07:40 hrs which caused high FSIM pressure. CGF lost their tandem compressor K-1883 at
09:53 hrs followed by CGF loosing their two booster compressors at 09:59 hrs. CGF lost another
tandem compressor, K-1886, at 10:12 hrs.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA reduced production rates and shut-in several wells equaling 767 mmscfd. EOA reduced
production rates and shut-in several wells equaling 904 mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or choked back
starting at 07:45 hours. When CGF lost their tandem compressor at 09:53 hrs, EOC requested FS-1
Annex and GC-1 Annex to start flaring about 300-350 mm each. EOA & WOA continued to cut gas
rates as CGF kept losing compressors. At 11:22 hrs, EOC advised that CGF had tandem
compressor K-1886 on line.
Monday, October 29, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0266
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 27 Oct 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
1. Flare/Relief Valve 02:50 02:57 0 Hrs 7 Mins ^ ^ ^ 486 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 486 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. COPS activated due to DP across Even contactor. Spike on trend due to backpressure valve erratic
move.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. Diverted 30MM from old plant to the Annex
Monday, October 29, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: O1-OZF)7
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 28 Oct 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
1. Flare/Relief Valve 14:34 14:41 0 Hrs 7Mins ^ ^ ^ 486 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 486 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. Activated COPS due to even contactor DP.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. Reduced gas to old plant by diverting 10MM to the Annex
Monday, October 29, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0268
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 29 Oct 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
1. Flare/Relief Valve 13:52 14:13 0 Hrs 21 Mins ^ ^ ^ 8,679 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 8,679 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. CGF lost 3 boosters and 4 tandums. CCP lost 1 tandum.This resulted in high transit gas pressue.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. EOA and WOA reduced rates by 2.3 billion scfd.
Friday, November 02, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0271
FACILITY: GC1
SYSTEM
1. Flare/Relief Valve
2. Flare/Relief Valve
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
DATE: 30 Oct 01
TIME OF FLARING
Start Stop Duration
00:01 00:15 0 Hrs 14Mins
00:52 00:59 0 Hrs 7Mins
Black
Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
^ ^ ^ 972 MSCF
^ ^ ^ 486 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 1,458 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. Activated COPS due to even contactor DP.
2. Activated COPS due to even contactor DP.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. Cut plant rate 10 mmscfd
2. Diverted 30MM from old plant to the Annex
Friday, November 02, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0272
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 31 Oct 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke
1. Flare/Relief Valve 12;18 12.25 0 Hrs 7Mins ^ ^
Planned
TOTAL VOLUME
VOLUME
486 MSCF
486 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. The Carry Over Prevention System initiated LPS flare valve opening to prevent contactor
flooding/TEG carryover when contactor Differential pressure exceeded 29psi.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. Cut plant rate by switching 20 mmscfd to Annex
Friday, November 02, 2001 Page 1 of 1
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Mr. Robert Reynolds
Manager, State Taxes and Royalties
BP Exploration (Alaska)
P.O. Box 196612
Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6612
Re: October 2001 Gas Disposition Report, Gathering Center One
Dear Mr. Reynolds,
TONY KNOWLES, GOVERNOR
333 W. 7"' AVENUE, SUITE 100
ANCHORAGE,. ALASKA 99501-3539
PHONE (907) 279-1433
FAX (907) 276-7542
December 24, 2001
The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (AOGCC) has reviewed the BPXA Gas
Disposition submission for the Gathering Center 1 facility for October 2001. The AOGCC reviews
the monthly gas disposition reports to determine if the Operator is acting in accordance with good
oil field engineering practices and conservation purposes. At its discretion, the Commission will
either authorize the flaring or classify the flaring as waste.
For each Gathering Center 1 event where gas was flared or vented less than one hour in October
2001, please provide the following additional information: (a) a brief description of the activity
underway or problem troubleshooting associated with each of the flared volumes; and (b) a brief
description of the action(s) taken to minimize the flared gas volume. In addition, for the flaring
events of October 1St and 3ro, (a) please provide an explanation as to why BP experienced
difficulty in maintaining the GC-1 produced gas rates less than the 1140 mmscfd operability limit;
and (b) what future options does BP intend to employ to minimize gas flaring associated
Gathering Center operability limits.
We look forward to a written response by the end of the business day, Tuesday, January 15,
2002. Should you have any questions with respect to our information request, please contact me
at 793-1231.
Sincerely,
Winton Aubert, PhD.
Petroleum Engineer
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ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
FACILITY REPORT OF PRODUCED GAS DISPOSITION
Facility Operator Field(s) Month/Year of Disposition
GATHERING CENTER 1 BP EXPLORATION, ALASKA WESTERN OPERATING AREA-PBU 11/2001
Disposition Volume MCF`
1. Sold 0
2. Reinjected 0
3. Flared or vented less than 1 hour. 3,787 r
4. Flared or vented greater than 1 hour
(Supplemental report required -See 20 AAC 25.235) 0
5. Pilot and Purge 20,404
6. Used for lease operations Fuel
Assist 991,250
0
7. Other Lift Gas, Off Field 0
TOTAL items 1 - 7 1,015,441
8. NGL gas equivalent produced 0
9. Purchased gas 0
10. Transferred from: 0
11. Transferred to: CCP 69,179,180
Remarks:
I hereby certify that the foreg(oi~ng is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. ` ~ n
Signature: 4 ~~-~ar`..- Title: ~ o-~ d-~-
Form 10-422 (Revised 4
"Indicate contribution of each pool to total.
Pool Name Code Percent
PRUDHOE 640150 100.00%
Official Use Only--Flarin Authorization > 1 hr.
1. Safety MCF
2. Lease Use MCF
3. Conserv. Purposes MCF
Commissioner Date
Z
Note: All volumes must be corrected to pressure of 14.65
psia and to a temperature of 60 degrees F. Report due by
the 20th of the month following the month of disposition.
Authority 20 AAC 25.235.
BP EXPLORATION (ALASKA) INC.
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT - GC-1
GAS FLARING INCIDENT REPORT
NOVEMBER, 2001
Unplanned Events less than or equal to 1 hour
DATE .TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
11/3/2001 0913-0951 450 Not required for unplanned events which Not required for unplanned events whit
11/12/2001 2250-2336 1,533 are less than or equal to 1 hour are less than or equal to 1 hour
11/18/2001 1018-1117 942
11/18/2001 1132-1139 59
11/19/2001 1157-1204 78
11/23/2001 1524-1532 556
11/25/2001 1947-1955 28
11 /28/2001 0527-0536 75
11 /30/2001 1521-1526 35
11 /30/2001 1910-1921 31
TOTAL 3,787
Unplanned Events greater than 1 hour
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL
U
Planned Events Less Than or Equal 1 Hour AND Not Exceeding 5000 Mcf ~
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTIONTAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
Planned Events Exceeding 1 Hour OR Exceeding 5000 Mcf
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
TOTAL
Unplanned Events < 1 Hour 3,787
Unplanned Events > 1 Hour 0
Planned Events < 1 hour & not 0
exceeding 5,000 MCF
Planned Events > 1 hour and 0
exceeding 5,000 MCF
Pilot Purge 20.404
TOTAL FLARED VOLUME 24,191
Page 1
REPORT NO: 01-0274
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 03 Nov 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke
1. Flare/Relief Valve 09:13 09:51 OHrs 38Mins ^ ^
Planned / VOLUME
^ / 450 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 450 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. High gas transit line pressure caused by CGF compressor problems due to control wiring
malfunction.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA reduced production rates equaling 120 mmscfd. EOA reduced production rates equaling 300
mmscfd. Wells were choked back starting at 0850 hours.
Monday, November 12, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-02$2
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 12 Nov 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke
1. Flare/Relief Valve 22:50 23:36 0 Hrs 46Mins ^ ^
Plann~ VOLUME
^ 1,533 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 1,533 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. High gas transit line pressure caused by CGF compressor problems due to Booster trip.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA reduced production rates and shut-in18 wells equaling 190mmscfd. EOA reduced production
rates and shut-in 12 wells equaling 200 mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or choked back starting at 2304
hours.
Monday, November 19, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0287
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 18 Nov 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke Planned VOLUME
1. Flare/Relief Valve 10:18 11:17 0 Hrs 59 Mins ^ ^ ^ 942 MSCF
2. Flare/Relief Valve 11:32 11:39 0 Hrs 5Mins ^ ^ ^ 59 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 1,001 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. PSV 7485 in the LTS section malfunctioned and lifted.
2. The Carry Over Prevention System initiated LPS flare valve opening to prevent contactor
flooding/TEG carryover when gas rates exceeded the 1140 mmscfd operability limit.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. After locating PSV being redundant was able to isolate the valve,
and stop the flaring.
2. WOA reduced production rates and shut-in 2 wells equaling 35 mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or
choked back starting at 1132 hours.
Monday, November 19, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0287
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 19 Nov 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke
1. Flare/Relief Valve 11:57 12:04 0 Hrs 7Mins ^ ^
Planned VOLUME
^ ~ 78 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 78 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. High ambient temperature swings resulted in flaring and required cuts in production. Ambient
temperature increased by 10°F.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA reduced production rates and shut-in 3 wells equaling 40 mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or
choked back starting at 1155 hours.
Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0289
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 23 Nov 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke
1. Flare/Relief Valve 15:24 15:32 0 Hrs BMins ^ ^
Planned VOLUME
^ ~ 556 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 556 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. The Carry Over Prevention System initiated LPS flare valve opening to prevent contactor
flooding/TEG carryover when gas rates exceeded the 1140 mmscfd operability limit.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA stopped bringing production rates up until wells unloaded and flaring was ceased..
Monday, November 26, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0291
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 25 Nov 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke
1. Flare/Relief Valve 19:47 19:55 OHrs BMins ^ ^
Planned VOLUME
^ ~ 28 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 28 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. High ambient temperature swings resulted in flaring and required cuts in production. Ambient
temperature increased by 4°F.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA reduced production rates and shut-in 6 wells equaling 55 mmscfd. EOA reduced production
rates and shut-in 3 wells equaling 60 mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or choked back starting at19:49
hours.
Monday, November 26, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0293
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 28 Nov 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke
1. Flare/Relief Valve 05:27 05:36 0 Hrs gMins ^ ^
Planned VOLUME
^ ~ 75 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 75 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. While bringing production rates up following J-pad shutdown, experienced high transit pressure
resulting in D-bank overpressure.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA reduced production rates and shut-in 06 wells equaling 75 mmscfd. EOA reduced production
rates and shut-in 3 wells equaling 45 mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or choked back starting at 0525
hours.
Friday, November 30, 2001 Page 1 of 1
REPORT NO: 01-0297
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
FACILITY: GC1 DATE: 30 Nov 01
TIME OF FLARING Black
SYSTEM Start Stop Duration Intermittent Smoke
1. Flare/Relief Valve 15:21 15:26 O Hrs 5Mins ^ ^
2. Flare/Relief Valve 19:10 19:21 0 Hrs 11 Mins ^ ^
Planned VOLUME
^ ~ 35 MSCF
^ 31 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 66 MSCF
First Determination of Cause:
1. High ambient temperature swings resulted in flaring and required cuts in production. Ambient
temperature increased by 4°F.
2. High ambient temperature swings resulted in flaring and required cuts in production. Ambient
temperature increased by 5°F.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA reduced production rates and shut-in wells equaling 70 mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or
choked back starting at 15:15 hours.
2. WOA reduced production rates and shut-in 4 wells equaling 38 mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or
choked back starting at 1910 hours.
Saturday, December 01, 2001 Page 1 of 1
ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
FACILITY REPORT OF PRODUCED GAS DISPOSITION
Facility Operator Field(s) Month/Year of Disposition
GATHERING CENTER 1 BP EXPLORATION, ALASKA WESTERN OPERATING AREA-PBU 12/2001
Disposition Volume MCF*
1. Sold 0
2. Reinjected 0
3. Flared or vented less than 1 hour. 4,468
4. Flared or vented greater than 1 hour
(Supplemental re ort required -See 20 AAC 25.235) 760
5. Pilot and Purge 22,862
6. Used for lease operations Fuel
Assist 1,068,274
0
7. Other Lift Gas, Off Field 0
TOTAL items 1 - 7 1,096,364
8. NGL gas equivalent produced 0
9. Purchased gas 0
10. Transferred from: 0
11. Transferred to: CCP 68,380,690
Remarks:
I hereby cert' that th~for~eg~oing i true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature: _~-d!~~4 Title: SUPERVISOR
Form 10-422 (Revised 4/95)
*Indicate contribution of each pool to total.
Pool Name Code Percent
PRUDHOE 640150 100.00%
Official Use Onl --Flarin Authorization > T hr.
1. Safety MCF
2. Lease Use ~ ~ ~ MCF
3. Conserv. Purposes MCF
Commission r ~ 'trY
Date
Note: All volumes must be corrected to pressure of 14.65
psia and to a temperature of 60 degrees F. Report due by
the 20th of the month following the month of disposition.
Authority 20 AAC 25.235.
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BP EXPLORATION (ALASKA) INC.
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT - GC-1
GAS FLARING INCIDENT REPORT
DECEMBER, 2001
Unplanned Events less than or equal to 1 hour
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
12/1/2001 1207-1221 204 Not required for unplanned events which Not required for unplanned events whip
12/6/2001 0901-0922 175 are less than or equal to 1 hour are less than or equal to 1 hour
12/6/2001 1003-1030 188
12/7/2001 1213-1247 401
12/8/2001 0025-0039 136
12/9/2001 0019-0030 115
12/10/2001 1636-1724 533
12/12/2001 2207-2228 219
12/13/2001 1237-1314 385
12/13/2001 2014-2047 344
12/14/2001 0650-0657 49
12/18/2001 2114-2120 417
12/22/2001 1545-1552 49
12/23/2001 0000-0023 80
12/25/2001 1618-1624 417
12/26/2001 1404-1439 243
12/26/2001 1826-1844 63
12/27/2001 0928-1027 287
12/28/2001 1657-1702 17
12/29/2001 1047-1054 146
TOTAL 4,468
Unplanned Events reater than 1 hour
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO''ELIMINATE CAUSE
12/13/2001 1428-1541 760 See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 760
Planned Events Less Than or Equal 1 Hour AND Not Exceeding 5000 Mcf
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
Planned Events Exceedin 1 Hour OR Exceeding 5000 Mcf
DATE TIME VOLUME DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & CAUSE ACTION TAKEN TO ELIMINATE CAUSE
See attachments See attachments
TOTAL 0
TOTAL
Unplanned Events < 1 Hour 4,468
Unplanned Events > 1 Hour 760
Planned Events < 1 hour & not 0
exceeding 5,000 MCF
Planned Events > 1 hour and 0
exceeding 5,000 MCF
Pilot Purge 22.862
TOTAL FLARED VOLUME 28.090
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REPORT NO: Q 1-03 ~ ~
FACILITY; GC1
SYSTEM
1. Flare/Relief Valve
2. Flare/Relief Valve
3. Flare/Re[ief Valve
BPXA FLARE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY
DATE: 13 Dec 01
TIME OF FLARING
Start Stop Duration
12:37 ;;13:14 0 Hrs: 37Mins
14:28 15:41 1 Hrs 13Mins
20:14 20:47 0 Hrs 33 Mlns
Black
Intermittent Smoke Planned VOI-UIllIE
^ ^ 385 M6CF
^ ^ ^ 760 MSCF
U _ ^ ~ 344 MSCF
TOTAL VOLUME 1,489 M3GF
First Determination of Cause:
1. High ambient temperature swings resulted in flaring and required cuts in production. Ambieirt
temperature increasetl by 10°F.
2. High gas transit line pressure caused by CGF compressor problems due to increased ambient
temperature
3. Nigh ambient temperature swings resulted in flaring and required cuts in production. Ambient
temperature increased by3°F.
Action Taken to Stop Flaring:
1. WOA reduced production rates equaling 40 mmscfd. EOA reduced production rates equaling 12S
mmscfd_ Wells were shut-in or choked back starting at 1245 hours.
2. WOA reduced production rates equaling 700 mmscfd. EOA reduced production rates equaling 25
mmscfd. Wells were choked back starting at 1430 hours.
3. WOA reduced production rates and shut-in 5 wells equaling 40 mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or
choked back starting at 2014 hours.
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GPB Flaring - 12/13/01
Subject: GPB Flaring -12/13/01
Datro 'Thu, 13' Dec 21 x:41:34 -0600
From: "Bolkovatz, Mike J" <BolkovMJ@BP.com>
To: "'steve mcmains@admin.state.ak.us"' <steve mcmains@admin.state.ak.us>
To: Steve McMains, AOGCC
steve mcmains@admin.state.ak.us
907-793-1241, fax 907-276-7542
From: Michael Bolkovatz, GPB Prod Optim Team Leader, 907-659-5566
This note is to inform you of an extended flare event (>1 hr) which
occurred today at GC-l.
High ambient temperature swings resulted in flaring and required
cuts in production. Ambient temperature
increased by 10°F. WOA reduced production rates equaling 40 mmscfd.
EOA reduced production rates equaling 125
mmscfd. Wells were shut-in or choked back starting at 1245 hours.
This first event lasted 35 mins and 385 MSCF
was flared.
A second flare event occurred due to high gas transit line pressure
caused by CGF compressor problems due to increased
ambient temperature. WOA reduced production rates equaling 100
MMSCF. EOA reduced production rates equaling
25 MMSCF. Wells were choked back starting at 1430 hours. This second
event lasted 1 hr, 13 mins and flared 760 MSCF.
The flare valve would not reseat, so additonal production cuts up to
the volumes shown above were made until the flare
valve finally closed.
Michael Bolkovatz
GPB Production Optimization TL
(907)659-5566
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