NTF11756 – Incident details

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On 5 September 2022, Woodside Energy Ltd reported a minor loss of primary containment (LOPC) from a gas injection line in the turret of the Vincent offshore facility (WA) during routine operator rounds. The incident involved icing detected on a fuel injection line with no gas alarms activated. The operator shut down and isolated the compressor, classifying the event as a failure of performance standard P08 (piping systems). NOPSEMA received notification on 6 September and escalated the incident to Level 1 investigation on 8 September, categorising it as a dangerous occurrence involving damage to safety-critical equipment. The immediate cause remained undetermined pending further investigation. The initial report was received on 6 September and reviewed on 5 October 2022.