Gas Dispersion Modelling in Risk Assessment: The Safety Insight You Need

What is gas dispersion modelling in risk assessment? Dispersion analysis is the simulation of how a hazardous gas release moves, dilutes, and settles after a leak. It is a core part of quantitative risk assessment (QRA) because it helps safety teams predict toxic and flammable hazard zones, improve gas detector mapping, and support compliance and...

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Lessons from the 2023 Dow Plaquemine EtO Explosion: The CSB Findings

In July 2023, a catastrophic series of explosions and fires struck Dow Chemical Company’s Glycol II plant in Plaquemine, Louisiana, releasing more than 31,000 pounds of toxic and highly flammable ethylene oxide (EtO). The incident triggered a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents and caused severe damage to the facility. The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard...

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Transforming Your Safety Cases from Static PDF Documents to Dynamic Assets with eSafetyCase

What is an electronic safetycase? It is a web-based platform built to provide live Safety Case information in a simple, clear format, making it easier for the workforce to access, understand, and contribute to maintaining facility safety. The Safety Case “Shelfware” Problem If you work in oil & gas, chemicals, or energy, you already know...

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AI in HAZOP: Can Generative AI Improve Hazard Identification in 2026?

Can Generative AI Improve Hazard Identification? Explore the 2026 era of AI in HAZOP. Discover how Generative AI, Knowledge Graphs, and Functional Digital Twins are reducing study times by 50% while uncovering “blind spot” hazards. Read the full article. AI and the Economic Safety Gap HAZOP has earned its place as the workhorse of process...

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The Impact of 2026 Global Methane Regulations on Onshore Process Safety

What is the 2026 methane regulation? As of February 2026, the EU has effectively banned routine venting and flaring for fossil fuel operations. Member states are required to implement “effective, proportionate, and dissuasive” penalties for emissions above set thresholds. The EPA has officially launched its third-party monitoring program under Subpart OOOOb. Read full article. In...

FMECA in process safety - Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis

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FMECA in Process Safety: A Comprehensive Guide for Engineers and Safety Professionals

What is FMECA in Process Safety? Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) is a quantitative risk assessment method used to identify potential equipment failures, analyze their consequences, and rank them based on criticality. Unlike standard FMEA, FMECA assigns a specific “Criticality Number” to each failure mode (Severity × Probability), allowing process safety engineers to...

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