A new ready-to-use antifoam formulation, delivered at the right concentration, eliminates use of the flammable solvent and enhances safety for operators involved in the offshore oil production.

At the same time they also feel that the domestic oil companies, which are operating overseas and offshore, should learn the lessons from the mishap and improve the safety awareness in production.

According to Chen, offshore oil accounts for up to 33 percent of global oil production, a figure that will increase to 35 percent in 2020.