Do chemicals used in commissioning submarine oil and gas pipelines need to be notified to the OCNS?
The use and discharge of pipeline commissioning and hydro test chemicals are covered by the Offshore Chemical Regulations 2002 and suppliers of such chemicals are therefore required to submit an HOCNF as they would for any other offshore chemical. Pipeline operators are required to submit risk assessments discussing the use and discharge of pipeline chemicals on a PON 15C.
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