Hibernia oilfield operators are facing a significant fine of almost $500,000 due to an oil spill over four years ago. The incident occurred on July 17, 2019, when around 12,000 liters (equivalent to 80 barrels) of crude oil were accidentally released into the environment.
Hibernia Management Development Company (HMDC), responsible for overseeing operations at the oilfield, initially attributed the spill to a malfunctioning sensor, which monitors oil and water levels in storage cells. They...