BP's Initial Exploration Plan For Mississippi Canyon Block 252 (Dated, February 2009)
BP's Initial Exploration Plan For Mississippi Canyon Block 252 (Dated, February 2009)
BP's Initial Exploration Plan For Mississippi Canyon Block 252 (Dated, February 2009)
It has been deemed submitted as of this date and is under review for approval.
Michelle Griffitt
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Plan Coordinator
NOTED - SCHEXNAILDRE
Initial Exploration Plan
OCS-G 32306
Public Information
Section
Administrative lnformation
15.1 Exempted lnformation Description (Public lnformation Copies Only)
15.2 Bibliography
Plan Contents
Under this Exploration Plan, BP Exploration & Production Inc. proposes to drill and temporarily
abandon two (2) exploratory wells in the Macondo project area.
Location lnformation
A well location plat prepared in accordance with Notice to Lessees (NTL) 2008-GO4 is included in
Section 1.O.
Please note that if the aforementioned semi-submersible drilling rig is not available and another
rig is contracted, any differences regarding air emissions, drilling equipment, pollution control and
safety equipment will be addressed at that time.
Safety features on the MODU will include well control, pollution prevention, welding procedure,
and blowout prevention equipment as described in Title 30 CFR Part 250, Subparts C, D, E, G
and 0 and as further clarified by MMS Notices to Lessees and current policy making invoked by
the MMS. The Marianas is I S 0 14001 certified.
The MMS is required to conduct onsite inspections of offshore facilities to confirm operators are
complying with lease stipulations, operating regulations, approved plans, and other conditions, as
well as to assure safety and pollution prevention requirements are being met. The National
Potential Incident of Noncompliance (PINC) List serves as the baseline for these inspections. The
MMS also inspects the stockpiles of equipment listed in the operator's approved Regional Oil Spill
Response Plan that would be used for the containment and cleanup of hydrocarbon spills.
Appropriate life rafts, life jackets, rig buoys, etc. will be maintained on the facility at all times as
mandated by the U S . Coast Guard regulations contained in Title 33 CFR.
Supervisory and certain designated personnel on-board the facility will be familiar with the effluent
limitations and guidelines for overboard discharges into the receiving waters, as outlined in the
NPDES General Permit GMG290000.
Storage Tanks and Production Vessels - lnformation regarding the storage tanks that will be
used to conduct the drilling operations proposed in this plan that will store oil, as defined at 30
CFR 254.6 is provided in the table below. Only those tanks with a capacity of 25 barrels or more
are included.
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BP l3ploration & Production Inc Initial Exploration Plan
A4ississippi Canyon Block 252 Page. 1- 1
SECTION 1.0
Plan Contents (250.211 and 250.241)
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Type of Storage [ ~ ~ F a c i l i t1 y1 - ~ a n k " d e r o f
Capacity
(bbls)
Tanks /
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r Fuel Oil /-~imi-submersible 1111- 1 /1 1 1 5-
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/ Semi-Submersible I/ 32 1 // 32 11 27.489 1
semi-~ubmersible I/ // 87 11 31.144 - 1
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1.5 Pollution Prevention Measures - A discussion of measures to prevent the discharge of oils and
greases from drilling rigs during rainfall and routine operations is not required for the operations
proposed in this plan.
1.6 Additional Measures - A discussion of additional safety, pollution prevention, or early spill
detection measures beyond those required by 30 CFR 250 is not required in this plan.
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Description of Lease ~ e r m
Pipelines
From (FacilitylArealBlock) I To (FacilitylArealBlock) I Diameter (Feet) I Length (Feet)
NA
) MM/1SForm MMS-137 (August 2003 - Superseder all previous editions of form MMS-137, which may not be used.)
OCS PLAN INFORMATION FORM (CONTINUED)
I Latitude I Latitude
I
I Latitude
~on~itude 28'44'1 7.277"N
Longitude Longitude
i
Anchor Name Area Block X Coordinate Y Coordinate Length of
or No. Anchor Chain on
Seafloor
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Papetwork Reduction Act of 1995 Statement: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires us to inform you that MMS
collects this information as part of an applicant's Exploration Plan or Development Operations Coordination Document submitted for MMS approval. We
use the information to facilitate our review and data entry for OCS plans. We will protect proprietary data according to the Freedom of lnformation Act
and 30 CFR 250.196. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid Office of Management and Budget Control Number. The use of this form is voluntary. The public reporting burden for this form is included
in the burden for preparing Exploration Plans and Development Operations Coordination Documents. We estimate that burden to average 580 hours per
response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments
garding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this form to the lnformation Collection Clearance Officer, Mail Stop 4230, Minerals Management
MMS Form MMS-137 (August 2003 - Supersedes all previous editions of form MMS-137, which may
not be used.)
OCS PLAN INFORMATION FORM (CONTINUED)
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 Statement: The Papenvork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires us to inform you that MMS
collects this information as part of an applicant's Exploration Plan or Development Operations Coordination Document submitted for MMS approval. We
use the information to facilitate our review and data entry for OCS plans. We will protect proprietary data according to the Freedom of lnformation Act
and 30 CFR 250.196. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid Office of Management and Budget Control Number. The use of this form is voluntary. The public reporting burden for this form is included
in the burden for preparing Exploration Plans and Development Operations Coordination Documents. We estimate that burden to average 580 hours per
response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments
garding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this form to the Information Collection Clearance Officer, Mail Stop 4230, Minerals Management
ervice, 1849 C Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20240.
MMS Form MMS-137 (August 2003 - Supersedes all previous editions of form MMS-137, which may
not be used.)
Proposed Surface Hole loccrtions:
UTN Zone 16 North
Block Ties NAM7
Northing
- US(Y) Survey.Feet
East~ng ( X j
NA027 Let/Long
Letitude Longitude
NAM3 Lat/Long
Letitude Longitude
Water
hpth
FEL x FK
-A" 1036.12' X 6943.00' 10431617.00ft 1202803.88ft 28'44'17.277'N 88'21'57.340"W 28 '44'18.128"N 88'21'57,362-W -4992it
'8' 1326.00' X 7066.00' 10431494.00it 1202514.00ft 28'44'16.027-N 88'22'00,501 " W 28'44'16,877-N 88'22'00.603-H -4992ft
SHL 'B' pd
MC252
BP E&P Inc
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SHL
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Notes:
1) A l l c o o r d i n a t e d a t a i n UTM Zone 16 North.
NAD27, US survey f e e t u n l e s s o t h e r w i s e noted:
2) A l l g e o d e t i c c o n v e r s i o n s t r a n s f o r m e d u t i l i z i n g
NADCON v e r s i o n 2.0 o r b e t t e r equivalent s o f t w a r e ;
3) L o c a t i o n s NOT i n a M i l i t a r y Warning Area
'Public Informtion"
>N Ill Scale 1'-2000f
1 MksfsslpplCanyonArea (OPD1NH1ClO)Blodr252
P l a t p r e p a r e d by:
Offshore Federal- Loulslaro
B r i a n D. A u t j o . RPLS BP ITGS GoM SPU
SECTION 2.0
General lnformation
(250.21 3 and 250.243)
Applications and Permits - The table below provides information on the filing or approval status
of the individual andlor site-specific Federal, State and local application approvals or permits that
must be obtained to conduct the proposed activities.
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submitted
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/%e<ency Evacuation Plan i USCG D o be submitted i
Drilling Fluids - A table providing information on the types (including chemical constituents) and
amounts of the drilling fluids that are planned to drill the proposed wells is included below:
.... -.-. -.... .. pp-. ",.."--.".
Type of Drilling Fluid Estimated Volume of Drilling Fluid to be
............................. ... Used per Well..
. Synthetic-basedinlern~.,.o!.e!neiler). . .
20,000 bbls
,,,,,,,,.,.,,, !
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Bonding Information
The bond requirements for the activities and facilities proposed in this Exploration Plan are
satisfied by a $3,000,000 area-wide bond furnished and maintained according Title 30 CFR Part
256, Subpart I, and NTL No. 2000-GI6 "Guidelines for General Lease Surety Bonds", dated
September 7, 2000.
Blowout Scenario
A scenario for a potential blowout of the well from which BP would expect to have the highest
volume of liquid hydrocarbons is not required for the operations proposed in this EP.
3.1.3 lnterpreted two-dimensional (2-D) andlor three dimensional (3D) seismic lines -3D
seismic data for shallow hazards identification as per the guidelines outlined in NTL 2008-G05.
3.1.5 Shallow hazards report -The proposed surface location of this well was selected based
on the results of: a regional shallow hazards survey and study of MC208, MC252 and MC296 and
portions of surrounding blocks conducted by KC Offshore in 1998 for Texaco Exploration and
Production Inc. (Texaco) using HR2D seismic data integrated with 3D exploration seismic. data;
AND a shallow hazards report for MC252 and MC296 and vicinity produced by Fugro
GeoServices, Inc. (Fugro) in 2003 for Dominion Exploration and Production Inc. (Dominion)
based on exploration 3D seismic data - the seafloor mapping area for this report covered all of
MC252 and MC296, whereas the subsurface mapping area only covered the southern half of
MC252 and the northern half of MC296. Copies of the 1998 KC Offshore report have already
been submitted to the MMS in support of the Texaco EP documentation for five proposed wells (A
through E) with surface locations in MC252 (Plan Control N 6521, approved 16 July, 1999) and
copies of the 2003 Fugro report were submitted in support of the Dominion EP documentation for
four proposed wells (A through D) with surface locations in MC252 and MC296 (Plan Control N
7743, approved 29 May, 2003).
A site-specific Shallow Hazards and Archaeological Assessment for the proposed wellsite and
mooring pattern was commissioned by BP and produced by C&C Technologies (C&C) in 2009
based on AUV data acquired during January 2009 over a larger area.
3.1.6 Shallow hazards assessment - A shallow hazard analysis prepared, in accordance with
NTL No. 2008-G05, for all proposed surface locations evaluating seafloor and subsurface
geologic and manmade features and conditions.
3.1.7 High resolution seismic lines - An annotated copy of the high-resolution survey line
closest to each of the proposed well locations.
3.1.9 Time vs. depth tables - A table providing seismic time versus depth for the proposed
well locations.
3.2.1 Concentration - It is not expected that H2S will be encountered during the operations
proposed in this plan.
3.2.3 H2S Contingency Plan - An H2S Contingency Plan prepared according to 30 CFR
250.4990(f) will not be required for the operations proposed in this plan.
3.2.4 Modeling Report - H2S at concentrations greater than 500 parts per million (ppm) are
not expected in the operations proposed in this plan; therefore a modeling report is not required.
CONCLUSIONS
This Shallow Hazards Assessment for location "A" in Mississippi Canyon Block 252
(OCS-0-32306) supplements the Exploration Plan (EP) to be submitted to the Minerals
Management Service (MMS). This narrative defines the proposed location and documents the
anticipatedtophole drilling conditions within a radius of 1,500 ft of the primary location
Conditions at the proposed drilling location have been evaluated on the basis of: a regional
shallow hazards survey and study conducted by KC Offshore in 1998 for Texaco Exploration and
Production Inc. using HR2D seismic data integrated with 3D exploration seismic data; a shallow
hazards report for MC252 and MC296 produced by Fugro GeoSewices, Inc. (Fugro) in 2003 for
Dominion Exploration and Production Inc. based on exploration 3D seismic; mappirrg performed
internally in 2008 and 2009 by BP America Inc. for MC252 and vicinity using a merged daQ volume
(mosaic) re-processed by TGS in 2004 and covering a large portion of the Mississippi Canyon
Lease Area; results of a site-specific Shallow Hazards and Archaeological Assessment for the
proposed wellsite and mooring pattern commissioned by BP and produced by C&C Technologies
(C&C) in 2009 based on AUV data acquired during January 2009 over a larger area; and well
information for the nearby MC252#1 and MC296#1 wells.
Results of the data review indicate
The seafloor at the proposed "A" location is in a water depth of 4,992 ft and dips to the
southeast at -3.0". The only seafloor feature identified on the exploration 3D seiemic
data within the vicinity is a low-relief escarpment approximately 1,000 ft to the south of
the W' location, which is the seafloor expression of a deeply-buried scarp associated
with mass-wasting.
There is no evidence for the existence of high-density chemosynthetic communities
within 1,500 ft of the proposed well location.
There is no evidence for shipwreck debris or sites of archaeological significance at or
within 1,500 fl of the proposed well location.
The proposed wellbore will not intersect any faults between the seafloor and the depth
limit of this investigation at Horizon 6 or 5,328 ft bml.
The risk of encountering shallow gas is ranked as: Moderatq for two sand-prone
sequences within the middle and lower portions of Unit 6; Low for the central portion of
Unit 4 and a sandy sequence at the base of Unit 4, the upper portion of Unit 5 and an
interval within the top of Unit 6; and Neuiiailble for all other units or portions of units
between the Seafloor and Horizon 60.
BP GoM SPU Appraisal Tiger Team
Site Clearance Narrative
Proposed MC252 'B" Well Location
CONCLUSIONS
This Shallow Hazards Assessment for location 'B" in Mississippi Canyon Block 252
(OCS-G-32306) supplements the Exploration Plan (EP) to be submitted to the Minerals
Management Service (MMS). This narrative defines the proposed location and documents the
anticipated tophole drilling conditions within a radius of 1,500 ft of the primary location
Conditions at the proposed drilling location have been evaluated on the basis of: a regional
shallow hazards survey and study conducted by KC Offshore in 1998 for Texaco Exploration and
Production Inc. using HWD seismic data integrated with 30 exploration seismic data; a shallow
hazards report for MC252 and MC296 produced by Fugro GeoServices, Inc. (Fugro) in 2003 for
Dominion Exploration and Production Inc. based on exploration 3D seismic; mapping petformed
internally in 2008 and 2009 by BP America Inc. for MC252 and vicinity using a merged data volume
(mosaic) re-processed by TGS in 2004 and covering a large portion of the Mississippi Canyon
Lease Area; results of a site-specific Shallow Hazards and Archaeological Assessment for the
proposed wellsite and mooring pattern commissioned by BP and produced by C&C Technologies
(C&C) in 2009 based on AUV data acquired during January 2009 over a larger area; and well
information for the nearby MC252#1 and MC296#1 wells.
Results of the data review indicate
The seafloor at the proposed "B" location is in a water depth of 4,992 R and dips to the
southeast at -3.0". The only seafloor feature identified on the exploration 3D seismic
data within the vicinity is a low-relief escarpment approximately 950 R to the south of
the 'B" location, which is the seafloor expression of a deeply-buried scarp associated
with mass-wasting.
There is no evidence for the existence of high-density chemosynthetic communities
within 1,500 R of the proposed well location.
There is no evidence for shipwreck debris or sites of archaeological significance at or
within 1,500 ft of the proposed well location.
The proposed wellbore will not intersect any faults between the seafloor and the depth
limit of this investigationat Horizon 6 or 5,292 ft bml.
The risk of encountering shallow gas is ranked as: Moderate for two sand-prone
sequences within the middle and lower portions of Unit 6; Low for the central portion of
Unit 4 and a sandy sequence at the base of Unit 4, the upper portion of Unit 5 and an
interval within the top of Unit 6; and Neuliuible for all other units or portions of units
between the Seafloor and Horizon 60.
SECTION 4.0
Biological, Physical, and Socioeconomic lnformation
(250.216 and 250.247)
4.2.2 Topographic features statement (shunting) - This exploration plan does not proposed
to drill more than two wells from the same surface location located outside the I-mile Zone but
within the Protective Zone of an identified topographic feature. Therefore the statement described
in Attachment 2, Section A, ltem No. 2 of NTL No. 2004-GO5 l'Biologically Sensitive Areas of the
Gulf of Mexico," dated April 1, 2004 is not required.
Mississippi Canyon Block 252 is not located in the vicinity of a Pinnacle Trend area.
MC 252 is located in Grid 16. Therefore, according to the MMS website Grid EA and ROV Status
Report, the ROV surveys will not be required for the proposed operations.
4.7 Threatened or endangered species, critical habitat, and marine mammal information
Twenty-nine species of marine mammals occur in the GOM. There are 28 species of cetaceans
(7 mysticete and 21 odontocete species) and 1 sirenian species, the manatee.
Five baleen whales, one toothed whale, and one sirenian occur in the GOM and are listed as
endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA):
The sperm whale is common in oceanic waters of the northern GOM and appears to be a
resident species, while the baleen whales are considered rare or extralimital in the Gulf. The
West Indian manatee typically inhabits only coastal marine, brackish, and freshwater areas.
Five sea turtles inhabit the waters of GOM and are listed as endangered: the Leatherback,
Green, Hawksbill, Kemp's Ridley, and Loggerhead turtle. These five species are all highly
migratory, and no individual members of any of the species are likely to be year-round residents
of the proposed area of interest.
There are no critical habitats designated within the Gulf of Mexico for the threatened and
endangered species listed above.
Mississippi Canyon Block 252 is located in a block designated as a High Probability Shipwreck or
Prehistoric Area. An Archaeological Assessment is included with the plan.
@ The Minerals Management Service (MMS) U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the U S . Environmental
Protection Agency regulate the overboard discharge andlor disposal of operational waste associated with
oil and gas exploration and production activities.
A table providing information on the projected solid and liquid wastes likely to be generated by the
proposed activities is included below:
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/ Drill cuttings associated with
i water-based fluids
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Sanitary wastes (Omnipure
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Cuttings coated with water
based drilling muds
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Sanitary wastes from living
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1800 bbls
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unit)
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BP has requested coverage under the EPA Region VI NPDES General Permit GMG290110 for
discharges associated with exploration activities in Mississippi Canyon Block 252, and will take
applicable steps to ensure all offshore discharges associated with the proposed operations will be
conducted in accordance with the permit.
20,000 bbls
discharged at the
1,800 bbls 400 bblslhr mudline
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(Omnipure unit)
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10,000 bbls
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Block
Domestic wastes 30 gallpersonlday
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1 Remove floating
solids, discharge
overboard
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washdown
Offshore air emissions related to the proposed activities result mainly from the drilling rig operations,
helicopters and service vessels. These emissions occur mainly from combustion or burning of fuels and
natural gas and from venting or evaporation of hydrocarbons. The combustion of fuels occurs primarily on
diesel-powered generators, pumps or motors and from lighter fuel motors.
Primary air pollutants associated with OCS activities are nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, sulphur
oxides, volatile organic compound and suspended particulate.
6.1 Emissions worksheets and screening questions - Plan emissions were calculated using the
methodology, emission factors, and worksheets in Form MMS-138 for Exploration Plans and are
attached to this section of the Exploration Plan.
Screening questions and emissions summary are described in the tables below. The Plan
Emissions and the Complex Total Emissions are the same.
No_i_ -- ew .+"-- u -
Air Quality Screening
"MU Questions
' 1 - j ' Is any calculated Complex Total (CT) Emission
with your proposed explorat~onactwities more than 90% of the amounts 1
calculated using the following formulas: CT = 2400D213 for CO, and CT = 1
87.5" W longitude?
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6.2 Contact Information - Information for a contact who calculated the projected Plan Emissions
and exemption amounts and can answer questions regarding the same is listed below:
Megan Parks
BP Exploration & Production Inc.
281.366.8296
[email protected]
6.3 Modeling Report - An Offshore Coastal Dispersion (OCD) Modeling Report for the proposed
operations is not required for the operations proposed in this EP.
I COMPANV I ARFA
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PLATFORM
11 ESTIMATED TONS
GAUD
- -
--SCFlD
SCFlD
11129.00
DAYS
100
- sox
11.64
VOC
8.37
Mananas MODU PRIME MOVER>GOOhp diesel 4173.12 100 71.64 3.14
PRlME MOVERs6OOhp diesel 4173.12 100 11.64 3.14
PRlME MOVER>GOOhp diesel 4173.12 100 11.64 3.14
PRlME MOVER>GOOhp diesel 4173.12 100 11.64 3.14
PRlME MOVER>GOOhp diesel 4173.12 100 11.64 3.14
PRlME MOVER>GOOhp diesel 2260.44 100 6.31 1.70
I
Anchor handling
Anchor handling
VESSELS>GOOhp diese!(crew)
17388.00
17388.00
7650.72
30
12
100
48.50
48.50
21.34
3.93
1.57
MISC. COUNT
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ARFA I Rl nCK PLATFORM CONTACT 1 PHONE I REMARKS
' Exploration 8 Production IrlMississippi Canyon 1 252 [Megan Parks 1281-366-8296 1
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I Diesel Engines I UP GAUD
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Burners
IPRIME MOVER>6OOhpdiesel
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1
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3600
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SCFlD
SCFlD
11129.00
DAYS
100
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1 1.64
SOX
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279.14
larianas MODU PRIME MOVER>GOOhp diesel 4173.12 100 11.64
PRlME MOVER>GOOhp diesel 4173.12 100 11.64
PRIME MOVER>GOOhp diesel 4173.12 100 11.64
PRIME MOVER>600hp diesel 4173.12 100 11.64
PRlME MOVER>GOOhpdiesel 4173.12 100 11.64
PRlME MOVER>GOOhp diesel 2260.44 100 6.31
I I
MISC. I BPD COUNT
TANK- I 0 0
8.1.1 Operational personnel have been instructed to check for pollution frequently during their
tour of duty and, in the event pollution is spotted, to identify and shut-off the source and make
immediate notifications as per instructions provided in Section 2 and 3 of BP's approved OSRP,
Volume II.
8.1.2 In accordance with the provisions of Title 30 CFR Part 250.417(e) and NTL 2009-GO2
"Deepwater Ocean Current Monitoring on Floating Facilities" dated January 27, 2009, the MODU
will be equipped with an Acoustic Doppler Current Profile (ADCP) current monitoring system
onboard to ensure continuous monitoring and gathering of ocean current data on a real-time
basis from the ocean surface and seafloor.
Visual andlor passive acoustic monitoring of the area surrounding the sound source will be done
by trained marine mammal observers as part of borehole seismic surveys. Visual observers will
conduct the NTL prescribed monitoring program during day light hours. Passive acoustic
monitoring will be used to monitor and clear the exclusion zone if a night time operation is
scheduled.
Oil and gas exploration activities on the OCS are subject to stipulations developed before the lease sale
and would be attached to the lease instrument, as necessary, in the form of mitigating measures. The
MMS is responsible for ensuring full compliance with stipulations.
Mississippi Canyon 252 is located within the designated Eglin Water Test Area EWTA-IF.
Therefore, in accordance with the requirements of the referenced stipulation, BP will contact the
Air Force Development Test Center, Eglin AFB in order to coordinate and control the
electromagnetic emissions, boats, ships and aircraft in the area during the proposed operations
10.1 A description of the measures that would be taken to avoid, minimize, and mitigate
impacts to the marine and coastal environments and habitats, biota, and threatened and
endangered species is not required for this plan.
10.2 Incidental Takes - BP does not anticipate that any protected species might be incidentally
taken during operations proposed in this plan. All activities will be conducted in adherence to N I L
2007-GO3 "Marine Trash and Debris Awareness Training and Elimination", NTL 2007-GO4
"Vessel Strike Avoidance and InjuredIDead Protected Species Reporting" and NTL 2007-G-02
"Implementation of Seismic Survey Mitigation and Protected Species Observer Program".
Mitigation to prevent takes varies based on the activity underway and it can include 1) worker
training on waste management and trash and debris containment procedures to avoid accidental
loss overboard and it's potential impact on protected species; 2) vessel procedures to slow down
or stop when a protected species is observed; 3) protected species observer program with
associated ramp up, shut down and shot pause procedures during seismic operations (VSP).
11.1 General
The table below provides information regarding the vessels and aircraft that will be used to
support the activities proposed in this plan.
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i Maximum Fuel Tank
1 Storage
Maximum No. in
Area at Any time 1mp--- 1 Trip Frequency or
Duration
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[crew boat
f l ~ o r k boat
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36,000 gallons
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Diesel Oil Supply Vessels
Additional information on the vessels used to supply diesel oil is not required for the activities
proposed in this plan.
Vicinity Map
A map showing the location of the proposed activities relative to the shoreline, the distance of the
proposed activities from the shoreline, and the primary route(s) of the support vessels and aircraft
that will be used when traveling between the onshore support facilities and drilling unit is provided
as an attachment to this section.
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SECTION 12.0
Onshore Support Facilities Information
(250.225 and 250.258)
The onshore support base for the proposed operations will be in Fourchon, Louisiana. Mississippi Canyon
Block 252 is located approximately 190 miles from the nearest Louisiana shoreline and approximately
242 miles from the onshore support base located in Fourchon, Louisiana.
12.1 General
The following table provides information of the onshore facility that will be used to provide supply
and service support for the activities proposed in this plan.
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The C-Port Fourchon, Louisiana facility provides a vehicle parking lot, office space, radio
communication equipment, outside and warehouse storage space, crane, forklifts, water and
fueling facilities, and boat dock space. The base is owned by Chouest and is leased by BP
Exploration & Production Inc. The base is in operation 24 hours each day.
A small amount of vessel and helicopter traffic may originate from bases other those described
above in order to address changes in weather, market, and operational conditions. It is expected
that this vessel traffic will originate from bases and locations that are in the near vicinity of the
base previously described.
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Under the direction of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), the states of Alabama, Florida,
Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas developed Coastal Zone Management Programs (CZMP) to allow for
the supervision of significant land and water use activities that take place within or that could significantly
impact their respective coastal zones.
Issues identified in the Louisiana CZMP include the following: general coastal use guidelines,
levees, linear facilities (pipelines); dredges soil deposition; shoreline modifications, surface
alterations, hydrologic and sediment transport modifications; waste disposal; uses that result in
the alteration of waters draining into coastal waters; oil, gas or other mineral activities; and air and
water quality.
BP has considered all of Louisiana's and Mississippi's enforceable policies and certifies
the consistency for the proposed operations.
13.2.1 The following Louisiana guidelines are applicable to the proposed operations:
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CONSISTENCY CERTIFICATION
OCS-G 32306
Lease Number
The proposed activities described in detail in this OCS Plan comply with Louisiana's
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OCS-G 32306
Lease Number
The proposed activities described in detail in this OCS Plan comply with Mississippi's
February 20,2009 ,
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SECTION 14.0
Environmental lmpact Analysis (EIA)
(250.227 and 250.261)
I. Activities that may affect a marine sanctuary or topographic feature. Specifically, if the well or platfom site or any
anchors will be on the seafloor within the:
a. Cmile zone of the Flower Garden Banks, or the 3-mile zone of Stetson Bank;
b. 1000-m, ?-mile or 3-mile zone of any topographic feature (submarine bank) protected by the Topographic
Features Stipulation attached to an OCS lease;
c. Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) criteria of 500 ft from any no-activity zone; or
d. Proximity of any submarine bank (500 ft buffer zone) with relief greater than 2 meters that is not protected by
the Topographic Features Stipulation attached to an OCS lease.
Activities with any bottom disturbance within an OCS lease block protected through the Live Bottom Activities
(Pinnacle Trend) Stipulation attached to an OCS lease.
Activities within any Eastern Gulf OCS block where seafloor habitats are protected by the Live Bottom (Low Relief)
Stipulation attached to an OCS lease.
Activities on blocks designated by the MMS as being in water depths 400 meters or greater.
Exploration or production activities where H2Sconcentrations greater than 500 ppm might be encountered.
All activities that could result in an accidental spill of produced liquid hydrocarbons or diesel fuel that you determine
would impact these environmental resources. If the proposed action is located a sufficient distance from a resource
that no impact would occur, the EIA can note that in a sentence or two.
All activities that involve seafloor disturbances, including anchor emplacements, in any OCS block designated by the
MMS as having high-probability for the occurrence of shipwrecks or prehistoric sites, including such blocks that will
be affected that are adjacent to the lease block in which your planned activity will occur. If the proposed activities
are located a sufficient distance from a shipwreck orprehistoric site that no impact would occur, the EIA can note
that in a sentence or two.
All activities that you determine might have an adverse effect on endangered or threatened marine mammals or sea
turtles or their critical habitats.
Production activities that involve transportation of produced fluids to shore using shuttle tankers or barges
Analysis
14.2.1.2 Pinnacle Trend Area Live Bottoms - There are no IPF's (including effluents,
physical disturbances to the seafloor, and accidents) from the proposed activities that
could cause impacts to pinnacle trend area live bottoms. The site-specific offshore
location of the proposed activities (Mississippi Canyon Block 252) is not in a pinnacle
trend live bottom stipulated block.
14.2.1.3 Eastern Gulf Live Bottoms - The eastern gulf live bottoms are not in the
vicinity of the operations proposed in this plan.
14.2.1.5 Water Quality - Effluents and accidents from the proposed activities in
Mississippi Canyon Block 252 could potentially cause impacts to water quality. However,
since all discharges will be made in accordance with a general National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, operational discharges are not expected to cause significance
adverse impacts to water quality. It is unlikely that an accidental oil spill release would
occur from the proposed activities. In the event of such an accidental release, the water
quality would be temporarily affected by the dissolved components and small droplets.
Currents and microbial degradation would remove the oil from the water column or dilute
the constituents to background levels.
14.2.1.6 Fisheries - An accidental oil spill that might occur as a result of the proposed
operation in Mississippi Canyon Block 252 has the potential to cause some detrimental
effects to fisheries. However, it is unlikely that an accidental surface or subsurface oil spill
would occur from the proposed activities. If such a spill were to occur in open waters of
the OCS proximate to mobile adult finfish or shellfish, the effects would likely be sub-
lethal and the extent of damage would be reduced to the capability of adult fish and
shellfish to avoid a spill, to metabolize hydrocarbons, and to excrete both metabolites and
parent compounds. No adverse activities to fisheries are anticipated as a result of the
proposed activities.
The net result of any disturbance would depend on the size and percentage of the
population affected, ecological importance of the disturbed area, environmental and
biological parameters that influence an animal's sensitivity to disturbance and stress, and
the accommodation time in response to prolonged disturbance (Geraci and St. Aubin, et
al., 2001). Sperm whales are one of 11 whale species that are hit commonly by ships
(Laist et al., 2001). Collisions between OCS vessels and cetaceans within the project
area are expected to be unusual events. No adverse impacts to endangered or
threatened marine mammals are anticipated as a result of the proposed activities in
Mississippi Canyon Block 252.
14.2.1.8 Sea Turtles - IPF's that could impact sea turtles include vessel traffic, noise,
trash and debris, and accidental oil spills. Small numbers of turtles could be killed or
injured by chance collision with service vessels or by eating indigestible trash, particularly
plastic items, accidentally lost from drill rigs, production facilities and service vessels.
Drilling rigs and project vessels produce noise that could disrupt normal behavior patterns
and create some stress potentially making sea turtles more susceptible to disease. Oil
spills and oil spill response activities are potential threats that could have lethal effects on
turtles. Contact with oil, consumption of oil particles, and oil-contaminated prey could
seriously affect individual sea turtles. Oil-spill-response planning and the habitat
protection requirements of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 should mitigate the threats.
Most OCS related impacts on sea turtles are expected to be sub-lethal. Chronic sub-
lethal effects (e.g., stress) resulting in persistent physiological or behavioral changes
andlor avoidance of effected areas could cause declines in survival or productivity,
resulting in gradual population declines
14.2.1.9 Air Quality - The proposed activities are located approximately 190 miles
offshore. There would be a limited degree of air quality degradation in the immediate
vicinity of the proposed activities. Air quality analysis (included in Section 6.0 of this plan)
is below the MMS exemption level.
However, should BP discover man-made debris that appears to indicate the presence of
a shipwreck (e.g. a sonar image or visual confirmation of an iron, steel or wooden hull,
wooden timbers, anchors, concentrations of man-made objects such as bottles or
ceramics, piles of ballast rock) within or adjacent to our lease area, BP will immediately
halt operations, take steps to ensure that the site is not disturbed in any way and contact
the Regional Supervisor, Leasing and Environment, within 48 hours of its discovery. BP
will cease all operations within 1000 feet (305 meters) of the site until the Regional
Director instructs our office on what steps to take to assess the site's potential historic
significance and what steps to protect it.
14.2.1.11 Prehistoric Archaeological Sites - The lease is on the MMS list if blocks
determined to have a high probability of prehistoric archaeological resources. A review of
the Shallow Hazards Study included with this plan in accordance with NTL 2005-GO7 and
NTL '2006-GO7 indicates there are no known or potential archaeological sites located
within the survey area. Shallow Hazard survey performed in the area indicates no known
or potential archaeological sites at the proposed locations. Therefore, no impacts on such
sites are expected as a result of the proposed operations.
14.2.2.1 Essential Fish Habitat - An accidental oil spill that might occur as a result of
the proposed action has the potential to cause some detrimental effects on essential fish
habitat. However, it is unlikely that an accidental surface or subsurface oil spill would
occur from the proposed activities. If such a spill were to occur in open waters of the OCS
proximate to mobile adult finfish or shellfish, the effects would likely be sub-lethal and the
extent of damage would be reduced to the capability of adult fish and shellfish to avoid a
spill, to metabolize hydrocarbons, and to excrete both metabolites and parent
compounds. No adverse impacts to essential fish habitat are anticipated as a result of the
proposed activities in Mississippi Canyon Block 252.
address available equipment and personnel, techniques for containment and recovery
and removal of the oil spill.
14.2.2.1 Marine and Pelagic Birds - An accidental oil spill that might occur as a result
of the proposed action has the potential to impact marine and pelagic birds - birds could
become oiled. However, it is unlikely that an accidental oil spill would occur from the
proposed activities. No adverse impacts to marine and pelagic birds are anticipated as a
result of the proposed activities in Mississippi Canyon Block 252.
Marine and pelagic birds could become entangled and snared in discarded trash and
debris, or ingest small plastic debris that can cause permanent injuries and death.
Operators are prohibited from deliberately discharging debris as mandated by MARPOL
- Annex V and the Marine Plastic Pollution Research and Control Act, and regulations
imposed by various agencies including the U. S. Coast Guard and the Environmental
Protection Agency.
BP will operate in accordance with the regulations and also avoid accidental loss of solid
waste items by maintaining waste management plans, manifesting trash sent to shore
and using special precautions such as covering outside trash bins to prevent accidental
loss of solid waste. Special caution will be exercised when handling and disposing of
small items and packaging materials, particularly those made of non-biodegradable,
environmentally persistent materials such as plastic or glass.
Informational placards will be posted on vessels and facilities that have sleeping or food
preparation capabilities. All offshore personnel, including contractors and other support
services-related personnel (e.g. helicopter pilots, vessel captains and boat crews) will be
indoctrinated on waste procedures and will view the marine trash and debris training
video annually. Debris, if any, from these proposed activities in Mississippi Canyon Block
252 will seldom interact with marine and pelagic birds. Therefore the effects will be
negligible.
14.2.2.3 Public Health and Safety - There are no anticipated IPF's (including any
accidental H2S releases) from the proposed activities that could impact public health and
safety. BP has requested MMS classify the proposed objective area as "H2S absent" and
"H2S Unknown".
14.2.3.1 Beaches - An accidental oil spill from the proposed activities could cause
impacts to beaches. However, due to the distance to shore (48 miles) and the response
capabilities that would be implemented, no significant adverse impacts are expected.
Both the historical spill data and the combined trajectorylrisk calculations referenced in
the publication OCS ElSlEA MMS 2002-052 indicate there is little risk of contact or
impact to the coastline and associated environmental resources. The activities proposed
in the plan will be covered by our regional OSRP (refer to information submitted in
Section 7.0 of this plan).
Trash on the beach is recognized as a major threat to the enjoyment and use of beaches.
Only a limited amount of marine debris, if any, should result from the proposed activities.
Operators are prohibited from deliberately discharging debris as mandated by MARPOL
- Annex V and the Marine Plastic Pollution Research and Control Act, and regulations
imposed by various agencies including the U. S. Coast Guard and the Environmental
Protection Agency.
BP will operate in accordance with the regulations and also avoid accidental loss of solid
waste items by maintaining waste management plans, manifesting trash sent to shore
and using special precautions such as covering outside trash bins to prevent accidental
loss of solid waste. Special caution will be exercised when handling and disposing of
small items and packaging materials, particularly those made of non-biodegradable,
environmentally persistent materials such as plastic or glass.
Informational placards will be posted on vessels and facilities that have sleeping or food
preparation capabilities. All offshore personnel, including contractors and other support
services-related personnel (e.g. helicopter pilots, vessel captains and boat crews) will be
indoctrinated on waste procedures and will view the marine trash and debris training
video annually.
14.2.3.2 Wetlands - An accidental oil spill from the proposed activities could cause
impacts to wetlands. However, due to the distance to shore (48 miles) and the response
capabilities that would be implemented, no significant adverse impacts'are expected.
Both the historical spill data and the combined trajectorylrisk calculations referenced in
the publication OCS ElSlEA MMS 2002-052 indicate there is little risk of contact or
impact to the coastline and associated environmental resources. The activities proposed
in the plan will be covered by our regional OSRP (refer to information submitted in
Section 7.0 of this plan).
14.2.3.3 Shore Birds and Coastal Nesting Birds - An accidental oil spill from the
proposed activities could cause impacts to shore birds and coastal nesting birds.
However, due to the distance to shore (48 miles) and the response capabilities that would
be implemented, no significant adverse impacts are expected. Both the historical spill
data and the combined trajectorylrisk calculations referenced in the publication OCS
EISIEA MMS 2002-052 indicate there is little risk of contact or impact to the coastline and
associated environmental resources. The activities proposed in the plan will be covered
by our regional OSRP (refer to information submitted in Section 7.0 of this plan).
Coastal and marine birds could become entangled and snared in discarded trash and
debris, or ingest small plastic debris that can cause permanent injuries and death.
Operators are prohibited from deliberately discharging debris as mandated by MARPOL
- Annex V and the Marine Plastic Pollution Research and Control Act, and regulations
imposed by various agencies including the U. S. Coast Guard and the Environmental
Protection Agency.
BP will operate in accordance with the regulations and also avoid accidental loss of solid
waste items by maintaining waste management plans, manifesting trash sent to shore
and using special precautions such as covering outside trash bins to prevent accidental
loss of solid waste. Special caution will be exercised when handling and disposing of
small items and packaging materials, particularly those made of non-biodegradable,
environmentally persistent materials such as plastic or glass.
Informational placards will be posted on vessels and facilities that have sleeping or food
preparation capabilities. All offshore personnel, including contractors and other support
services-related personnel (e.g. helicopter pilots, vessel captains and boat crews) will be
indoctrinated on waste procedures and will view the marine trash and debris training
video annually.
14.2.3.4 Coastal Wildlife Refuges - An accidental oil spill from the proposed activities
could cause impacts to coastal wildlife refuges. However, due to the distance to shore
(48 miles) and the response capabilities that would be implemented, no significant
adverse impacts are expected. Both the historical spill data and the combined
trajectorylrisk calculations referenced in the publication OCS ElSlEA MMS 2002-052
indicate there is little risk of contact or impact to the coastline and associated
environmental resources. The activities proposed in the plan will be covered by our
regional OSRP (refer to information submitted in Section 7.0 of this plan).
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14.2.3.5 Wilderness Areas An accidental oil spill from the proposed activities could
cause impacts to coastal wilderness areas. However, due to the distance from shore (48
miles) and the response capabilities that would be implemented, no significant adverse
impacts are expected. Both the historical spill data and the combined trajectorylrisk
calculations referenced in the publication OCS ElSlEA MMS 2002-052 indicate there is
little risk of contact or impact to the coastline and associated environmental resources.
The activities proposed in the plan will be covered by our regional OSRP (refer to
information submitted in Section 7.0 of this plan).
14.2.3.6 Other Environmental Resources Identified - BP has not identified any other
environmental resources other than those addressed above.
14.3 Impacts on Proposed Activities - The site-specific environmental conditions have been taken
into account for the proposed activities and no impacts are expected as a result of these
conditions.
A shallow hazards survey and shallow hazards assessment of any seafloor and subsurface
geological or manmade features and conditions that may adversely affect operations has been
submitted in accordance with NTL 2008-G05. Based on the above report and analysis, BP has
concluded there are no surface or subsurface geological or manmade features or conditions that
may adversely affect the proposed activities.
14.4 Environmental Hazards - The proposed activities could be adversely impacted by strong
environmental phenomena such as a hurricane. In the event a hurricane seems likely, the
following procedures from BP's Severe Weather Contingency Plan would be followed.
14.4.2 Phase l
A hurricane or severe tropical disturbance develops which could impact BP's Offshore
GoM operations, or which forms and enters the Gulf of Mexico. Upon announcement of
this Phase, the Well Site Leader on each rig will:
r Continue present operation, recognizing that deteriorating weather conditions may
dictate changes in operations. Incorporate a ported drill pipe float into the BHA on the
next trip out of hole. When drilling at a depth where high pressures are expected or at
a depth where salt may be encountered, drilling operations may be suspended, the
mud conditioned and the bit pulled up into the casing until the hurricane danger has
passed or orders to commence Phase II are received. Do not commence any
potentially hazardous operations. Discuss operations with the Operations
Superintendent or delegate and obtain approval to change operations if necessary
Set up a 24-hour weather watch, Post a weather map and see that the storm's
position is plotted and kept current at all times. Report any important changes in
weather to the Operations Superintendent.
Develop Initial Action Plan
Keep POB Roster current. The roster shall include name, company, and title of each
person on board
Make a thorough inspection of all equipment. All movable objects which are not in use
or expected to be used within 72 hours will be firmly secured or removed from the rig.
Any objects which are placed in service will again be secured after use
a Lay down extra drill pipe, drill collars or tubing standing in the derrick. If drilling in open
hole, do this on next trip out
Make preparations to set either a storm packer or mechanical plug. Check storm
packer and connections. Super glue all O-rings in the SSC Valve
Start and run emergency air compressor; make sure it will build 100 psi pressure and
ensure the batteries have adequate power to start emergency generator, depending
on system installed.
Check auxiliary power for aid to navigation lights and fog horn and battery status.
Check all communication facilities and be certain they are operable. Make necessary
repairs immediately
Determine what equipment andlor liquids will have to be off-loaded to reduce variable
load to storm survival limits
After preparations for Phase I have been completed, the Well Site Leader shall report
same to the Operations Superintendent.
14.4.3 Phase ll
A hurricane or high winds, equal to 45 knots (52 mph) ahead of the storm are within
twenty-four (24) to seventy-two (72) hours of a location. During Phase II, all rig operations
will be secured, and all non-essential personnel will be evacuated. Under most anticipated
conditions, action should be taken that would permit support vessels to leave location
twenty-four (24) hours ahead of the hurricane or high winds, and personnel on the jack-up
rig to start leaving twenty-four (24) ahead of the hurricane or predicted high winds and
seas (winds over 40 mph and seas greater than 10 ft).
Upon announcement of this Phase, the Well Site Leader on each rig will:
Condition mud and get hole in condition for securing well. If open hole conditions
allow, POOH and incorporate a ported drill pipe float into the BHA if not previously
done during Phase I. Have drilling crews start out of the hole laying down drill pipe.
Pipe will be pulled up into the casing, with the remainder laid down, where conditions
permit. Do not strip pipe on pipe rack. Take out? Set a storm packer or mechanical
plug in the casing. If unable to secure well with a storm packer, set a cement plug
Make up the Halliburton RTTS Full Bore Packer and SSC II or SSC Ill Storm Valve in
the drill string (Appendix B, RTTS Storm packer Instructions) and run in hole. Install
and set packer so that the bit will be near the casing shoe, but not in the open hole.
The packer is to be positioned a sufficient distance below the mudline to allow the well
to be abandoned if the packer cannot be pulled
Stop all non-essential traffic to the work site and prepare to evacuate all non-essential
personnel. Determine evacuation point and arrangements
Make a personal inspection of all equipment to be sure that everything is ready for a
hurricane and have key contract personnel do the same
- Finalize all variable deck load calculations. Ensure variable load is distributed
evenly on all legs
- Secure drill pipe and drill collars on rack
- Secure hoses and tension top drive
- Secure all other related equipment
- Dumplpump out shale shaker sand traps and pits. Leave valves open and
secure water-tight plate over return line.
- Dump liquids as required. Discuss with Operations Superintendent prior to
dumping any mud!!
- Secure crane booms in boom rests. Close all doors on cranes
- Secure all water-tight doors and vents. Close all doors on leg units. Install
boards around control room. Close and secure all fan vent covers
- Secure all equipment below deck. Secure all oil drums
- Remove lights and electric motors where necessary and store below deck
- Close air valves off at tanks. Check auxiliary air compressor for fuel
- Secure all manhole covers
- If possible, remove and store all radio and dish antennas
- Pump out bilges and sumps
- Store and secure all oxygen and acetylene bottles
- Remove and secure life rafts
- Ensure primary engine diesel day tank and emergency engine day tank are full
- Securely close jacking motor covers or cover exposed motors with visqueen and
duct tape per Contractor Guidelines.
- Fill drill water tanks as near full as possible and close equalizing valves
- Blank flanges on cement unit exhaust
- Raise water well tower
- Stow away all take on hoses and tie up ropes in the lower hull area.
- Place all breakable accommodationloffice items on floor (TVs, monitors,
computers)
Have workboats and crew boats in field to evacuate personnel. Inform them of rig
readiness condition
a Contact the Operations Superintendent and the Logistics Group once the rig is secure
and all non-essential personnel have been evacuated.
a The Well Site Leader on each facility is given full authority to do whatever he thinks is
necessary to protect people, wells and equipment in the event communications with
shore is no longer possible
Upon announcement of this phase, the Well Site Leader on each rig will:
Ensure well is properly suspended and a document stating how the wellbore has been
secured.
Make final check that all equipment and supplies are secured
Turn on aid-to-navigation and fog horn and confirm battery power adequate.
Document any issues and explain what the condition of the rig and equipment is prior
to final evacuation.
Consult with contract Tool pusher and record preparations that have been made to
ready the rig for the storm on the IADC report. The IADC reports, along with a current
list of all rental equipment on board and critical irreplaceable paperwork, will be
carried by the Rig Tool pusher upon evacuation of the rig
The Well Site Leader and contract Tool pusher will maintain a list of all personnel
evacuated and the telephone numbers where they can be contacted after the
hurricane
Contact the Operations Superintendent and the Logistics Support Group when rig is
secured just prior to final evacuation and again when all personnel have reached
shore
14.4.5 Phase lV
A Hurricane or Tropical Storm has made landfall or is sufficiently away from a location and
no longer poses a threat to that location to allow personnel to begin the return to the work
process.
Open choke line below blind rams and check for pressure
Pick-up drill pipe with centralizers and RIH. Ratchet into the storm valve, pick up
10,000 Ibs on the packer to open the ball valve and check for drill pipe pressure.
Close annular preventer, release packer. Retrieving procedure is described in
Appendix B. Check for pressure through choke line. Open annular preventer
14.6 Mitigation Measures - No mitigation measures other than those required by regulation and BP
policy will be employed to avoid, diminish or eliminate potential impacts on environmental
resources.
14.7 Consultation - No agencies or persons were consulted regarding potential impacts associated
with the proposed activities.
Scherie D. Douglas
Sr. Regulatory Specialist
BP Exploration & Production, Inc.
14.9 References: -Although not always cited, the following were utilized in preparing the EIA:
Bibliography
Any previously submitted EP, DPP, DOCD, study report, survey report or any other material
referenced in this plan is listed below: