The 220,000-barrel-per-day Hibernia oil platform off the coast of Atlantic Canada has shut down after an estimated 75 barrels, or 12,000 liters, of oil spilled from a storage cell into the water. In a post on its website, the Hibernia management company says a sheen was observed in the water about 2.5 kilometres from the platform. The Hibernia Management and Development Company-operated Hibernia platform, located offshore Newfoundland and Labrador, is gradually resuming production following a shutdown last Friday, November 16. Operations were temporarily halted today when a small sheen of oil—estimated to be under a litre—was noticed in the water near the Hibernia platform. Aerial surveillance of the area on Sunday morning estimated the size of the slick to be about four nautical miles by one nautical mile and approximately 2,200 litres of oil. Apr 7, 2020 4:38 PM (Photo by Jack Lawson.) Published: Jul 18, 2019 at 8:18 a.m. The union representing workers on Hibernia, though, warns that will result in big layoffs. While production operations continue at the Hibernia platform, drilling has shut down. Production at the Hibernia offshore production platform 315 kilometres east of St. John’s, N.L., has been halted after an apparent leak of drilling and productions fluids. Production shuts down upon discovery of leaking fluid A A. For Subscribers. The Hibernia platform was forced to cease production over the weekend when water sampling showed too much produced water was being discharged. We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. "It will be substantial," said Unifor spokesman Scott Doherty. ExxonMobil operates Hibernia, and has announced billions in worldwide spending cuts, and Hibernia will not escape the axe. Hibernia will continue to produce oil during the drilling suspension, which could last between 12 and 18 months, relying on proven reserves. And there's another looming problem: companies are running out of space to store their oil because of a serious oversupply, and insiders are starting to wonder whether offshore installations like Hibernia might have to reduce, or even suspend production, because there's nowhere for it to go. That would be another sharp blow to a province already reeling from a financial crisis, and the societal shock of a worldwide pandemic. Oil production has resumed at the Hibernia offshore platform in Canada following a shutdown after the leakage of drilling and production fluids discovered on Sunday, July 19. Production is shut down at the 220,000-barrel-per-day Hibernia oil platform off the coast of eastern Canada, Hibernia’s largest shareholder Exxon Mobil Corp. said on Aug. 19, after a temporary power cut led to oil and water leaking into the ocean. By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 25, 2019 11:13 am. Hibernia’s Safety Design Hibernia platform was designed to the highest of standards and incorporates a large ... – automatic emergency shutdown system EXHIBIT/P-00130. Production operations remain shut down on the Hibernia platform and will not resume without the approval of the C-NLOPB and the Certifying Authority. HMDC Responds After Union Raises Flag on Potential 12-18 Month Shut Down of Hibernia Drilling. Terry Roberts is a journalist with CBC's bureau in St. John's. To remind, the area experienced a significant storm last week, prompting the oil and gas operators offshore Canada to halt production at … St. John's, N.L. Updated: Jul 18, 2019 at 8:23 a.m. Its owners are looking into it, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. The completed platform was towed to the Hibernia oil field and positioned on the ocean floor in June of 1997 and began producing oil on November 17, 1997. : 35–36 The production platform Hibernia is the world's largest oil platform (by weight) and consists of a 37,000 t (41,000 short tons) integrated topsides facility mounted on a 600,000 t (660,000 short tons) gravity base … JOHN’S, N.L. A Hibernia Management and Development Company spokesperson says the … - Production at the Hibernia offshore production platform 315 kilometres east of St. John’s, N.L., has been halted after an apparent spill of drilling and production fluids. Industry sources say it's time to brace or more trouble in the offshore, this time involving the crown jewel of the oil industry. Exxon estimated around 14 barrels of oil leaked. 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"We're very concerned about the length of time they won't be drilling and impact it will have on the platform," Doherty said. The Hibernia platform was forced to shut down late Sunday when it was discovered it was leaking fluid. Hibernia experienced a temporary loss of power on the evening of Aug. 17 that shut down the compressed air system, Exxon said in a statement. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. However, HMDC is promising that any changes will not affect safety. It's not clear whether that plan is now shelved, because HMDC won't answer that and other questions. Oil spill leads to shut down at Hibernia platform. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. The company says water sampling late Sunday during well flowback operations indicated an "exceedance" on the produced water discharge and production was immediately shut down. This is the third spill in the province within the last year. - FILE PHOTO. Another player in the N.L. The union was given notice by the Hibernia Management Development Corporation on Tuesday that drilling will be halted at the end of May, for up to a year and a half, and that production will rely on proven reserves. But sources say production can continue for many months without any drilling activity, and that will save HMDC big bucks in drilling costs, including labour. Drilling activities on Hibernia are about to be suspended as a cost-cutting measure, but oil production on the iconic platform off Newfoundland's east coast … The TSR provides protected direct access to emergency evacuation systems and provides physical protection for personnel against the effects of fire, heat, smoke and gas. The platform stands 224 metres high, which is half the height of New York's Empire State Building (449 metres) and 33 metres taller than the Calgary Tower (191 metres). Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. All 64 wells on Hibernia have been drilled, but it's common for wells to be regularly worked over to improve the flow of oil. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. That … Four oiled seabirds have been reported by the Hibernia Management and Development Company. ST. JOHN'S, N.L. The Canadian Press . Hibernia is an oil field in the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately 315 kilometres (196 mi) east-southeast of St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, in 80 m of water. Exxon estimated around 14 barrels of oil leaked. The platform, located 315 kilometers east southeast of St. John’s, is operated by ExxonMobil-led HMDC consortium. In a post on its website, the Hibernia management company says a sheen was observed in the water about 2.5 kilometres from the platform. Doherty said the union hopes to get more information in the coming days about layoffs, but said the worst-case scenario could involve the layoff of up to 200 workers. offshore, Equinor, has confirmed that the Transocean Barents drill rig will be pulling up anchor in Bay Bulls in the coming days to begin exploring for oil in the Flemish Pass. Exxon Mobil estimated about 14 barrels of oil leaked. Hibernia platform still shut down as work continues to clean up oil spill . Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. Production is shut down at the 220,000-barrel-per-day Hibernia oil platform off the coast of eastern Canada, Hibernia’s largest shareholder ExxonMobil Corp said on Monday, after a temporary power cut led to oil and water leaking into the ocean. Hibernia platform still shut down as cleanup continues after oil spill A tug positions itself near the base of the Hibernia platform in Bull Arm, Trinity Bay, … The company says water sampling late Sunday during well flowback operations indicated an “exceedance” on the produced water discharge and production was immediately shut down. Drilling operations on the Hibernia oil platform will be halted for up to a year and a half to cut spending as a pandemic and oil war pinches the oil market. Doherty added HMDC officials are still trying to finalize their cost-cutting measures. These are big investments, but would adds years of productions to the field, and generate much-needed revenue for the province. Comments are welcome while open. Production remains shut down at the platform, which is owned by a … But like all oil producers in the world, Hibernia's viability is being challenged by a plunge in oil prices, with consumption down substantially because of COVID-19. 12,000 L of oil spilled into ocean off Newfoundland, causing oil rig shutdown CBC July 18, 2019 Production has stopped aboard the Hibernia oil … But there is one positive note. Production on the Hibernia platform has been shutdown due to an oil spill for the second time in a month. Hibernia platform still shut down as work continues to clean up oil spill. It's a serious job creator, with most of the 1,400 employees from Newfoundland and Labrador. The lead owner of Hibernia is confirming that a temporary shutdown — known in the oil industry as a turnaround — is looming for the iconic oil platform in … — Efforts continue off Newfoundland's east coast to monitor and clean up oil remaining from the estimated 12,000 litres that spilled from the Hibernia platform last week. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Production is shut down at the 220,000-barrel-per-day Hibernia oil platform off the coast of eastern Canada, Hibernia's largest shareholder ExxonMobil Corp said on Monday, after a temporary power cut led to oil and water leaking into the ocean. Hibernia launched this province's oil industry, and has contributed billions to the economy since first oil in 1997. Published July 25, 2019 Updated July 25, 2019 . What's more, there is now more uncertainty around a plan by HMDC to add one, possibly two subsea tiebacks to Hibernia. The company that oversees Hibernia says they’re looking to reduce spending on the project, but the union that represents workers on the platform fully expects HMDC to pull the plug on drilling. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Could subsea drilling extend the life of the Hibernia oil field? Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. HMDC has refused to release details of a plan to cut capital and operating expenses. The Hibernia offshore platform will get $38 million from the oil and gas industry recovery fund in order to restart work on the rig, create more jobs after a year of layoffs and downturn, and extend the life of the project, officials announced Wednesday.That $38 million comes from a $320-million fund announced by Ottawa in September to support oil and gas … Drilling activities on Hibernia are about to be suspended as a cost-cutting measure, but oil production on the iconic platform off Newfoundland's east coast will continue. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). 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