Process Safety Study Helps Oil & Gas Firm Strengthen Compliance and Mitigate Risks

About the client

The client is a leading  oil and gas operator with extensive offshore and onshore assets. They specialize in exploration, production, and processing of hydrocarbons. The company is committed to enhancing process safety and risk management across its facilities.

Problem statement/business context

• Inconsistent compliance with process safety regulations, leading to increased operational risks..
• Gaps in risk assessment methodologies, resulting in unidentified hazards and potential incidents
• Inefficiencies in safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation.
• Limited workforce awareness and adherence to safety protocols, increasing accident likelihood.

Solution

• Conducted a comprehensive process safety gap analysis and developed a risk management framework.
• Review HAZOP studies to identify critical risks and establish control measures.
• Executed training programs on process safety, incident reporting, and compliance best practices.
• Enhanced operational governance with improved permit-to-work audits, MOC tracking, and PSSR implementation.

Timeline

8 weeks

Key geographies delivered

• United Arab Emirates
• Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Outcome/benefits

• Achieved a 40% reduction in process safety incidents through proactive risk control measures.
• Enhanced workforce competency, resulting in a 30% improvement in safety audit scores.
• Improved compliance with regulatory standards, avoiding penalties and strengthening stakeholder confidence.
• Strengthened emergency preparedness, minimizing downtime and operational disruptions during critical situations.