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Offshore Spills to be Reviewed September 09, 2004 Halifax, NS – The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleu m Board, in conjunction with Environment Canada, is conducting a review of two recent spills that occurred during petroleum operations in the Nova Scotia offshore area. On August 22, 2004 the Board was informed by ExxonMobil Canada of a release of approximately 4 cubic metres of diesel fuel into the ocean from the North Triumph platform, located at approximately 25 km. South of Sable Island. The discharge resulted from a cracked fuel filter on the main generator. Four sheens were identified, one of which was in th e vicinity of Sable Island. Staff from the Board, Environment Canada, and the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Labour traveled to Sable Island to participate in a beach assessment. No evidence of the fuel reaching the island or impacting wildlife was identified. A Transport Canada pollution surveillance flight saw no evidence of sheens. It is believed that the diesel fuel has been naturally dispersed and evaporated. On August 26, 2004 Marathon Canada informed the Board there had been a release of synthetic based mud (SBM) due to an equipment failure on the drilling installation, located at approximately 60 km. South of Sable Island. This occurred when the Crimson exploration well was being abandoned in 2,067 metres of water. SBM is the fluid used in the drilling process and is composed of synthetic oil, water, barite and other additives. It is formulated to have low toxicity in the marine environment. The discharge, which totaled 354 cubic metres, was at the seafloor around the wellhead, and subsequently dissipated with no evidence of material reaching the surface. A Board officer travelled to the drill ship to begin an inquiry. As part of the review, the Board has required each operator to provide a report on the cause of its incident. The Board will release the results of its findings upon conclusion of the review. In addition, Environment Canada has started an investigation on the ExxonMobil release and is reviewing all the information related to the Marathon incident. A technical briefing for the press will be provided at 3:00 P.M. today at the Board office located on the 6th floor, 1791 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia. For further information, contact: Debbie Mountenay Manager, Administration and Industrial Benefits Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board 902 496 0743
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