Husky Energy Inc. reported that a survey by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) showed a subsea flowline connection was responsible for an oil spill at White Rose field where production had been shut in on Nov. 15 out of weather-related safety concerns.
The spill happened during the process of resuming operations on Nov. 16 (OGJ Online, Nov. 20, 2018). The ROV survey found no oil anymore at the spill source. Additionally, no oil has been observed at the surface since Nov. 16. The spilled oil has dispersed, Husky said.
Operations will remain suspended until a full inspection is completed, and Husky has received the approval of the Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board. No human injuries were reported, but wildlife monitoring continues with a wildlife treatment center having been opened.
As of Nov. 26, Husky reported three birds were treated at the seabird rehabilitation center in St. John's and another five birds had died.
