Skips not tested for leaks used to store spoilt drilling mud and drill cuttings - August 1, 2017

Site inspection report states:

Spoilt drilling muds and drill cutting were stored on seven metal skips, 4 to 6 cubic yard capacity, not hydro tested for leaks or appropriately certified for integrity, as set out in the waste management plan.

Type:

Environmental Permit Breach

Field:

Unconventional

Stage:

Exploration

Region:

North West

Action:

Told to ensure waste drilling muds and waste drilling cuttings are stored only on containers hydro tested for leaks or appropriately certified for integrity. These containers should also be subject to annual thickness tests and weekly visual inspections.