A leak was detected in the oil export line at the Mars TLP on Saturday, May 22. At that point, the platform was shut-in. It is estimated that approximately three gallons of oil were released. The oil pipeline from the Mars TLP will remain shut-in until repairs can be made. A team of experts is onsite to identify repair options and expected shut-in time, which we expect to confirm shortly. Prior to shutting in, the Mars TLP was producing 150,000 barrels of oil per day and 170 million cubic feet of gas per day. Shell owns 71.5% of Mars and is the operator and BP owns the additional 28.5% Shell Oil Company Phone: (713) 241-4544 Fax: (713) 241-6988 Houston, TX 77002
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