Summary:  By following a structured approach and involving a multidisciplinary team, incident investigations can provide valuable insights into what went wrong and why, enabling organizations to take appropriate actions to prevent future incidents.  This article on Incident Investigation helps to learn how to identify root causes, ensure workplace safety, and prevent future incidents. When an...Continue Reading

Summary: HAZID and HAZOP are both essential risk assessment methods that address different aspects of hazard identification and mitigation. This article on HAZID Vs HAZOP provides a good understanding of both methodologies and their use in different project phases.  Introduction to HAZID and HAZOP Having a safe workplace is a top priority for any organisation,...Continue Reading

SynergenOG (Brunei) is proud to announce its ongoing CSR initiative supporting non-governmental organizations (NGOs) dedicated to the welfare of stray animals in Brunei. In our latest endeavour, we have provided much-needed food bank and medication donations to Care & Actions for Strays (CAS), an officially registered NGO committed to rescuing and caring for stray animals in...Continue Reading

As a risk professional in the Oil & Gas sector, you likely engage in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) to enhance safety. This involves conducting Hazard Identification (HAZID) and/or Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies to identify major hazards. The next step is to assess the risks your organization faces. However, this task can be challenging due...Continue Reading

Summary: Process safety metrics, essential for evaluating Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, encompassing leading and lagging indicators. Leading indicators like risk assessments, near-miss reports, and safety culture surveys proactively identify hazards. Lagging indicators such as incident rates, compliance with regulations, and corrective action completion rate analyze past incidents to improve future safety. Process safety metrics...Continue Reading

Summary: This article emphasizes the vital role of safety cases in the hazardous oil and gas industry. It defines safety cases as evidence-based documents crucial for risk identification and control. Hazard categories, real incidents, regulations, and benefits are succinctly covered, highlighting safety cases’ importance. Regulatory standards, benefits, and the role of safety cases in mitigating...Continue Reading

SynergenOG, a leading process safety management consultancy, sponsored the University of Nottingham, Faculty of Science and Engineering (FOSE) Awards Ceremony held recently. The event celebrated the exceptional achievements of students in various fields and highlighted SynergenOG’s commitment to education and skill development. SynergenOG’s sponsorship of the FOSE Awards Ceremony showcased its dedication to nurturing talent...Continue Reading

Summary: The article provides an overview of process safety incidents (PSIs) in the chemical and petrochemical industries. It explores the causes of PSIs, preventative measures, response protocols, and lessons learned from historical incidents. The article emphasizes the importance of risk assessment, maintenance of safety systems, employee training, emergency response, crisis management, incident investigation, and continuous...Continue Reading

Summary: The article discusses the future of Process Safety Management (PSM) in industrial settings, focusing on emerging trends and technologies. It explores the shift from reactive to proactive safety management, driven by automation, AI, and digital twins. Benefits include improved efficiency and minimized human error, with a focus on holistic risk management and sustainability. The...Continue Reading

In support of the Brunei Hydrogenation Plant Decommissioning and Restoration Safety Case which is required to comply with Brunei’s COMAH Regulations, a series of safety reviews and studies and the development of the Safety Case will be conducted by SynergenOG. The Advanced Hydrogen Energy Chain Association for Technology Development (AHEAD), composed of Chiyoda Corporation, Mitsubishi...Continue Reading