Study on the identification basis of potential hazards in major offshore oil incidents

Author of the article:CAO Yang, HU Zhongqian, LYU Songsong, CHEN Kunliang

Author's Workplace：CNOOC Research Institute Co., Ltd., Beijing, 100028, China

Key Words：Offshore oil; Major incidents; Potential hazard; Identification standard; Basis for development and compilation

Abstract：This paper is presented to further clarify the basis of identification for potential hazards in major offshore oil incidents, which can be used to carry out the investigation and management for potential hazards in offshore facilities. Through study via literature search, this paper analyzed from all aspects the connotation of potential hazards, and compared the hazard classification regulations of the Ministry of Emergency Management of Peoples Republic of China, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC) and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). Considering the existing industrial practices, this paper discusses the formulation basis, selection scope and compilation principle of the criteria for the determination and classification of the potential hazards in major offshore oil incidents, and expounds the necessity, key concept and technical route of the current criteria. The relevant conclusions and viewpoints can provide reference for the development and compilation of the standard for identification and determination of potential hazards in major offshore oil incidents.