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Figure 3 shows the total number of reportable HCR in 2020, under RIDDOR and the EU regulation. There was a 26% decrease in HCR in 2020 (from 128 to 94). In addition, there were no major HCR reported in 2020. This is the first time the figure has been zero in over 25 years. 3. Performance continued
Figure 4 shows the same data with the additional EU-reportable HCRs excluded to allow for comparison. The three-year moving average in 2020 resumed the downward trend that was broken in 2019.
Figure 3: Hydrocarbon Releases Occurring Offshore
Figure 4: RIDDOR Reportable Hydrocarbon Releases
300
300
Awaiting Classification - EU only Minor Releases - EU only Significant Releases - EU only Major Release - EU only Awaiting Classification - RIDDOR Minor Releases - RIDDOR Significant Releases - RIDDOR Major Releases - RIDDOR RIDDOR 3 Year Rolling Average
Awaiting Classification Minor Significant Major Three-Year Moving Average
250
250
200
200
150
150
Number of Releases
Number of Releases
100
100
50
50
0
0
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199619971998 1999200020012002 2003200420052006 20072008 20092010 20112012 2013 20142015 2016 20172018 20192020
Source: Health and Safety Executive, 2021
Source: Health and Safety Executive, 2021
HEALTH & SAFETY REPORT 2021
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