Case StudyCalibration of PCMS RBI Methodology for Offshore Platforms Client: Offshore Oil & Gas Operator | Location: Gulf of America A major offshore oil and gas operator was reliant on a qualitative risk-based inspection (RBI) methodology, which depended on subjective judgment and manual risk ranking. This approach led to inconsistencies in risk evaluations across similar…
Technical BlogDon’t Lose Sight of Your Process Safety Targets: The Critical Role of Pressure Relief Devices Pressure relief devices (PRDs) serve as the last line of defense in protecting industrial assets from catastrophic failures. Their effectiveness relies on rigorous inspection, testing, and maintenance to ensure they function as intended under all operating conditions. Neglecting these…
Technical BlogKnown Hazards, Unknown Risks: Closing the Gap in Process Safety In the world of process safety, we often find ourselves dealing with hazardous situations that are often discussed and well-documented yet still lead to unexpected incidents. The challenge isn’t necessarily in agreeing that certain situations contain hazards but rather in sifting through the myriad…
Case StudyRisk-Based Inspection Implementation Client: Midstream Operator | Location: Alberta, Canada Our client sought to optimize their inspection budget while maintaining equipment integrity and regulatory compliance. Historically, they relied on time-based inspection requirements set by the Alberta Boiler Safety Association (ABSA). This approach resulted in excessive inspections, increased costs, and missed opportunities to extend intervals…
Technical BlogThe Importance of Flare Studies: Addressing Key Challenges & Optimizing Safety Flare systems play a vital role in industrial safety, particularly in the oil, gas, and chemical sectors, not only by handling relief fluids from overpressure events but also by managing excess gas during process upsets, depressurizing events, and specific modes of operation such…
