HSE Key Programme 3

The offshore oil and gas industry on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) is a mature production area. Much of the offshore infrastructure is at, or has exceeded, its intended design life. Between 2000 and 2004, HSE’s Offshore Division (OSD) ran a major programme KP1 aimed at reducing hydrocarbon releases and focusing on the integrity of process plant. This resulted in a considerable reduction in the number of major and significant hydrocarbon releases. During this time, however, Offshore Division became increasingly concerned about an apparent general decline in the condition of fabric and plant on some installations and responded with Key Programme 3 (KP3) directed more widely at asset integrity.

The attached report has been produced to communicate the results and conclusions of the Asset Integrity Key Programme carried out between 2004 and 2007 by the Health and Safety Executive’s Offshore Division.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/offshore/kp3.pdf