SafeOCS SPPE Briefings for Industry
July 13 and 14, 2021
BSEE and BTS representatives will provide an overview of results from recent SafeOCS safety and
pollution prevention equipment (SPPE) annual reports and data products. Please share this announcement
with others in your organization who may be interested.
Briefing for Operators
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Microsoft Teams |
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Tues. July 13, 2021 |
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10:00 am Central time / 11:00 am Eastern time |
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1 hour |
Registration: |
Click here to register |
Briefing for Original Equipment Manufacturers
Location: |
Microsoft Teams |
Date: |
Wed. July 14, 2021 |
Time: |
10:00 am Central time / 11:00 am Eastern time |
Duration: |
1 hour |
Registration: |
Click here to register |
New SPPE Form Training Webinar on Mar. 31 and Apr. 7
We are offering additional dates for our SPPE
form training webinar. The training will cover how to submit a report, an overview of recent
form changes to the form, and any questions you may have.
Two identical training sessions were hosted in February. If you missed these prior sessions, please
follow the registration instructions below and share this announcement with others in your
organization who may benefit from this training.
- Registration Instructions:
- Email petrina.collier@dot.gov with your name,
company/organization, and which session you wish to attend. After your registration is processed,
you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to connect to the session.
** Note: The training session for both days are the same. Please select the one that best
suits your schedule. **
Third Training Session:
Location:
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Webinar |
Date:
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Wed. March 31 |
Time:
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10:00 am Central time / 11:00 am Eastern time |
Duration:
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1 hour |
Second Training Session:
Location:
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Webinar |
Date:
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Wed. April 7 |
Time:
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10:00 am Central time / 11:00 am Eastern time |
Duration:
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1 hour |
If neither of these times works for you, please email petrina.collier@dot.gov to schedule a separate training
session.
New SPPE Form in 2021
The SafeOCS program has released an updated version of the SPPE (Safety and Pollution Prevention
Equipment) failure notification form. Please use the new form for all 2021 SPPE failure
notifications.
Share the news about the form update with interested parties within your organization and across the
industry. Interested parties include anyone who may be responsible for reporting an SPPE failure.
- Why was the form updated?
- The form was updated to improve the following:
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Data quality
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Data collection consistency
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Data analysis and identification of learnings
- How was the form changed?
- This is an overview of the types of changes made to the form.
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Added a header
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Regrouped fields to create logical sections and better overall structure
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Clarified text for often misused fields
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Provided additional and remove unnecessary drop-down choices
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Modified input field type (e.g., offer drop-down choices when appropriate)
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Added key fields such as failure type and contact information
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Cleaned up acronym list
- Will there be training sessions?
- BTS will hold a webinar (date TBD) to review the new form, highlight changes, and answer any
questions. More information on the webinar, including information on how to register, is
forthcoming.
- Where do I submit completed forms?
Do not email completed forms. All forms must be submitted through the SafeOCS secure portal: https://safeocs.gov/sdp/sppe_home.
If you do not already have an account, click "Create an Account." Once logged in, click "Upload
Word Form" to submit your completed form.
In early 2021, you will be able to submit an online form rather than a word form. The online form
is currently under construction.
- Who should I contact with questions or concerns?
- Please respond to this e-mail or send a message to the SPPE Program e-mail at SafeOCS@dot.gov.
New SPPE Form Training Webinar on Feb. 17 and 18
Please join us for an online training session to learn about the new SPPE form to be used for all
2021 failure notifications, available at https://safeocs.gov/sppe_home.htm (click "Submit Notifications and
Supplemental Files"). During the training, we will discuss the reasons for the form update, the
changes made, and answer your questions.
Please share this announcement with others in your organization who may benefit from this training.
- Registration Instructions:
- Email petrina.collier@dot.gov with your name,
company/organization, and which session you wish to attend. You will receive a confirmation email
with information on how to connect to the session.
** Note: The training session for both days are the same. Please select the one that best
suits your schedule. **
First Training Session:
Location:
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Adobe Connect |
Date:
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Wed. Feb. 17 |
Time:
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10:00 am Central time / 11:00 am Eastern time |
Duration:
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1 hour |
Second Training Session:
Location:
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Adobe Connect |
Date:
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Thurs. Feb. 18 |
Time:
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2:00 pm Central time / 3:00 pm Eastern time |
Duration:
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1 hour |
If neither of these times works for you, please email petrina.collier@dot.gov to schedule a separate training
session.
Industry Safety Data Program for the Oil and Gas Industry: Phase 1 Report
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has released the
Industry Safety Data Program for
the Oil and Gas Industry: Phase I Report. This publication provides information on a range of
safety data including reportable and non-reportable events that were observed during oil and gas
operations in the Gulf of Mexico, Outer Continental Shelf from 2014 to 2017. Nine companies
participated in the pilot (Phase 1) of the Industry Safety Data program. Key learnings from this
report include:
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ISD Phase I participating companies agreed on the value of sharing data for both consequential and
lesser events which had the potential to lead to a major event.
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Legal and confidentiality concerns expressed by participating companies were satisfied with the
protections afforded under the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act
(CIPSEA) and with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between BTS and individual
participating companies.
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A process was developed to map data from individual companies to a single database thereby
successfully addressing the technical challenge associated with collecting, mapping, and
aggregating data from different company-specific databases.
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The Phase I participating companies collectively identified core data fields to be shared in order
to generate meaningful learning opportunities for industry to further improve safety.
Although the results described in this report represent only nine companies and thus should not be
interpreted as being representative of the entire offshore industry sector, they illustrate the data
analysis process that could be implemented for the industry-wide ISD Program.
BTS releases the 2017 Annual Report:
Blowout Prevention System Safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation
Statistics (BTS) has released the 2017 Annual Report: Blowout
Prevention System Safety, which provides information on
equipment component failures occurring during drilling and
non-drilling operations on rigs in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM)
Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The reporting of such events is
mandated by the Well Control Rule (WCR), published by the Bureau
of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Department of
the Interior. The publication of this report represents a
groundbreaking collaboration between industry and government
stakeholders and is a significant milestone in promoting safety
on the OCS. The report includes an analysis of equipment
component failures and other key information such as root causes
of failure events, follow-up response to failures, and
opportunities to improve data quality. In 2017, the first full
year of mandated WCE reporting, 18 of 25 operators in the Gulf
of Mexico reported 1,129 rig equipment component failure events,
and the notifications involved 45 of 59 rigs operating in the
Gulf of Mexico. The 18 reporting operators represent 90.2
percent of new wells drilled in the Gulf of Mexico. The report
begins by analyzing aggregate equipment component failure data
and then, in separate sections, presents statistics on the
reported events for the two major types of BOP stacks (subsea
and surface). Both types of BOP stacks were associated with
component failures and most notifications were associated with
the more complex subsea BOP stack (92.5 percent).
Key findings:
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The top four reporting operators represented 81.8 percent of
reported component events and 32.7 percent of new wells spud in
the Gulf of Mexico for 2017.
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There was a decrease in overall reporting from 2016 to 2017.
The event reporting rate adjusted for rig activity (defined as
events per 1,000 BOP days) decreased from 122.3 in 2016 to 59.8
in 2017.
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There was an increase in reporting equipment component failures
while not in operation for rigs with subsea BOP stacks. The
percent of subsea, not-in-operation notifications for 2017 was
86.4 as compared to 79.8 percent for 2016.
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There was a decrease in the rate of unplanned stack pulls for
rigs with subsea BOP stacks. In 2016 the rate was 7.2 percent
and in 2017 it was 5.6 percent.
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Based on follow-up documents submitted to SafeOCS, only 12 of
the 18 components involved in unplanned stack pulls were sent
to shore for further analysis by the original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) or a third party, despite the expectation of
a root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for every stack pull.
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Of 1,044 subsea events in 2017, one reported loss of
containment of synthetic oil based mud (drilling fluid) during
in-operation rig activity. No surface stack events resulted in
loss of containment.
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Leaks remained the most frequently reported observed failure
and wear and tear remained the most frequently reported root
cause of failure events in 2017 as they were in 2016.
SafeOCS Informational Event
Learn from BTS and BSEE about SafeOCS's Industry Safety
Data (ISD) Program
Open Plenary
Followed by One-on-one Sessions
BTS and BSEE staff will provide an overview of SafeOCS,
including the program's origins, goals, scope, and methods.
Attendees will hear about SafeOCS progress to date, ongoing
efforts, and near-term plans for the program. The speakers will
explain how companies can participate in the SafeOCS Industry
Safety Data (ISD) program. This session is intended to provide
attendees with the opportunity to provide feedback and ask
questions. Your feedback and questions will help us to expand
the FAQs about SafeOCS and improve the overall understanding of
this voluntary program.
Dates, locations and session times are listed below.
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First Event:
Location:
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Baker Hughes Baker Street Conference Room
2001 Rankin Road Houston, TX 77073
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Date:
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Tuesday, December 4, 2018
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Time:
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10:00 am to 12:00 pm (Plenary) 1:00 pm to
3:00 pm (One-on-one sessions)
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Second Event:
Location:
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BSEE GOM Regional Office, Room 545 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70123
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Date:
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Thursday, December 6, 2018
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Time:
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1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (Plenary) 3:00 pm to 5:00
pm (One-on-one sessions)
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SafeOCS Informational Event
BSEE is sponsoring four events on the voluntary SafeOCS
Industry Safety Data program to facilitate further dialogue
with the industry and encourage participation in the program.
General plenary sessions will be offered, and interested
parties can schedule one-on-one sessions with the SafeOCS
team. The plenary sessions are intended to provide attendees
with the opportunity to give feedback and ask questions. Your
feedback and questions will help us to expand the FAQs about
the SafeOCS and improve the overall understanding of the
voluntary program.
Dates, locations and session times are listed below.
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First Event: Learn from BSEE about
SafeOCS (Open Plenary)
BSEE representatives will provide an overview of
SafeOCS, including the program's origins, goals, scope, and
methods. Attendees will hear from BSEE on SafeOCS progress to
date, ongoing efforts, and near-term plans for the program.
BSEE will explain how companies can participate in the Phase
II of the voluntary Industry Safety Data (ISD) program.
Monday July 16 – New Orleans, LA – 1:00 pm to
5:00 pm
BSEE GOM Regional Office
1201 Elmwood Park Blvd, Rm
125
New Orleans, LA 70123
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The July 16th meeting will be followed by three day-long
events in three different locations to have in-depth
discussions with BTS technical staff about the SafeOCS data
system. Each day will include an optional abridged version of
the July 16th meeting, followed by one-on-one sessions. BTS
staff will meet with your company to discuss the SafeOCS ISD
program and explore specifics about how to join Phase II. If
you have any questions about the SafeOCS program and why your
company should participate, these sessions are for you!
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Second Event: Meet with
BTS about ISD
Tuesday, July 17 – New Orleans, LA – 8:00 am to
9:00 am (Plenary), 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (one-on-one sessions)
One Shell Square
701 Poydras Street
New
Orleans, LA 70139
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Third Event: Meet with BTS
about ISD
Wednesday, July 18 – Lafayette, LA – 8:00 am to
9:00 am (Plenary), 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (one-on-one sessions)
Fieldwood Energy
2014 West Pinhook Road
Suite
800
Lafayette, LA 70508
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Forth Event: Meet with BTS
about ISD
Tuesday, July 24 – Houston, TX – 8:00 am to 9:00
am (Plenary), 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (one-on-one sessions)
Fieldwood Energy
2000 West Sam Houston Parkway
Suite
1200
Houston, TX 77042
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SafeOCS Program Expanded to Accept
Equipment Failure Data
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of
Transportation Statistics (BTS) and the U.S. Department of the
Interior's Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
(BSEE) today announced the expansion of reporting of 'near
misses' on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) through the SafeOCS
program to now include the confidential collection of
equipment failure data in an effort to further reduce the risk
of offshore incidents.
Effective immediately,
the offshore oil and gas industry will have the option to
submit equipment failure reports for well control equipment,
required under the Well
Control Rule (30 CFR 250.730(c)), directly through SafeOCS.
Effective Nov.7, industry will be required to submit reports
for pollution prevention equipment, required under the Production
Safety Systems Rule (30 CFR 250.803), through SafeOCS as the Chief's
designee. All reports submitted through SafeOCS are
collected and analyzed by BTS and are protected from release
under the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical
Efficiency Act (CIPSEA).
"We are encouraging industry to quickly begin taking
advantage of the SafeOCS expansion," said BSEE Director Brian
Salerno. "Shared awareness of safety trends better equips us
all to quickly focus on emerging issues and thereby drive down
the risk of serious incidents."
In August 2013, BSEE and BTS signed an interagency
agreement to develop and implement SafeOCS, as a voluntary
program for confidential reporting of 'near misses' occurring
on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Today's expansion
enables the SafeOCS system to be used to submit these required
regulatory reports.
For notification forms, guidance, and additional information -
or to submit reports, go to www.safeocs.gov.