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TPR Seminar Series - Part 3: In-Situ Burning

  • By Tristan Barston
  • 05 April, 2022
  • 35 min watch
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In-situ burning in oil spill response: insights from TPR seminar part 3

Tiered Preparedness and Response (TPR) is an internationally recognised planning approach that enables the integration of local, regional and global capabilities into oil spill response planning. 

In-Situ Burning (ISB) has been shown to be successful in many environments to remove oil from land, snow, ice or water. The use of ISB can reduce the need to collect and dispose of recovered oil. 

In the third of this 16 part series exploring the wedges of the TPR Wheel, Senior Consultant Tristan Barston, explains the considerations of using Controlled In-Situ Burning as a response option.

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Apply safe, effective in-situ burning in offshore spill response

This field guide offers clear, step-by-step guidance on planning and executing in-situ burn operations. From assessing suitability and deploying fire booms to ignition methods and residue recovery, it equips you with the practical insight needed to carry out safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible burns.

Download the Offshore In-Situ Burn Operations Field Guide