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Importance of Risk-Based Design

In this article: Examples of why compliance alone is not sufficient Risk-based design approach Summary When designing hazardous process plants, the focus is often on compliance with safety regulations. But does compliance alone guarantee a safe plant? After many years in the process safety consultancy business, I have frequently experienced operators and engineering design teams asking whether certain safety analyses or safety barriers are a legal requirement for a plant. Th

Technical Safety and Risk

Carsten Stegelmann | Principal Consultant

2 days ago4 min read

Life Extension Risk Assessment for Oil and Gas Assets

In this article: Life Extension (LE) of ageing assets Risk assessment study approach Step 1 - collection of operational and maintenance information Step 2 - workshop-based criticality assessment Step 3 - further evaluation Step 4 - establishing and concluding on the risk picture Conclusion Many facilities and equipment on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) oil and gas assets are approaching the end of their original design life. However, significant recoverable oil and gas

Safety and compliance

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Nov 26, 20255 min read

What is ALARP?

In this article: The concept of ALARP How is the ALARP principle implemented in practice? Benefits and challenges Practical Guidance Conclusion The concept of ALARP The As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) or As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principle is a cornerstone of risk management and is a tool used to support decisions in the risk management process and illustrate risk tolerability. The principle means that a risk should be reduced to a level that is as lo

Barrier Management

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Nov 18, 20255 min read