TRITON FPSO

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Production partially shut down following gas leak

Production was partially shut down on the "Triton FPSO" in the evening of March 30, 2017, following identification of a gas leak on the subsea gas lift infrastructure. The leak was isolated and made safe. The FPSO continued to operate with reduced production with its normal crew of 60 on board. All regulatory authorities have been informed. Work was continued to effect a long-term repair. The "Triton FPSO" is located in block 21/30 approximately 120 miles east of Aberdeen, and produces oil and gas from the Bittern, Clapham, Pict, Saxon, Guillemot West and North West fields.

Fire in generator soon extinguished

On Dec 3, 2013, a small fire broke out aboard the "Triton FPSO" in the North Sea. Smoke and sparks were seen coming from the coupling of an emergency generator at 11:40 a.m. This was extinguished immediately using a hand-held fire extinguisher. The "Triton FPSO" was currently shut down due to maintenance work. The "Triton FPSO" is located in block 21/30 about 120 miles east of Aberdeen, and is producing oil and gas from the Bittern-, Clapham-, Pict-, Saxon-, Guillemot West- and Northwest oil fields. The relevant authorities have been notified in accordance with normal procedures. Dana Petroleum was to conduct a full investigation into the incident.