Origin Energy NZ Ltd Rimu Pipeline Leak, October 2010: Cause, Remediation and Learning Points - published 2011
In October 2010 an estimated 200 to 500 litres of well-stream fluid, namely produced oil and water, was found to have leaked into an unnamed tributary of the Manawapou River, with a visibly affected area reaching 80 m downstream from the discharge point. The spill was noticed by a local farmer. The unauthorised discharge was sourced to a 100 mm (4 inch diameter) NB pipeline operated by Origin Energy Resources NZ connecting the Rimu A wellsite to the Rimu Production Station.
This report covers the clean-up response and investigation process associated with the pipeline leak from 8 October 2010, when the leak was initially reported. Details of the leak and the Council's response, inspection details and environmental effects are provided. It was agreed with Origin Energy NZ Ltd that the learning points from the incident would be recorded in this report and shared with the oil and gas industry.
| Report | 2.4 MB |
Guidelines for a Contingency Plan for Spillage Response - published 2010
Many resource consent holders are required to have a spillage contingency plan as part of their consent conditions. These guidelines, developed by the Taranaki Regional Council, describe a simple methodology for producing a plan for when a spillage occurs which discharges or is liable to discharge contaminants into a water body. The guidelines are downloadable here as a Word document, allowing for easy editing and adapting.
| Spillage Contingency Plan guidelines | 131 KB |
Stormwater Management Plan template - published 2008
This template, developed by the Taranaki Regional Council, aims to make it easier for businesses to take steps to reduce their environmental impact. A Stormwater Management Plan is compulsory for some industrial and trade operations but whether or not it is a legal requirement, the Council recommends all businesses examine the template and consider the issues it raises. The template can easily be adapted to suit the scale of any enterprise. It is downloadable here as a Word document, allowing for easy editing and adapting
| Stormwater Management Plan template | 427 KB |
Environmental Management Guide - published 2004
A guide for businesses and industry to improve environmental performance and prevent pollution.