when is a fera study required in oil and gas projects

Jun

When Is a FERA Study Required in Oil & Gas Projects? Key Triggers & Compliance Guide

Summary: Imagine finalizing your facility design, only to discover late in the project that your layout cannot withstand a credible explosion scenario. This is exactly the kind of costly oversight a FERA study is meant to prevent, but only if it’s conducted at the right time. This is what this article explains: What is a […]

why hazop fails_rootcauses of poor hazop effectiveness

Jun

Why HAZOP Studies Fail: 4 Root Causes for Poor HAZOP Effectiveness

Kadambeswaran B

Feature, Process Safety Management

Summary: What are the typical flaws in a HAZOP process? Why does a HAZOP study/workshop fail to fulfill its targeted aim? This article serves as a guide for engineering and safety professionals to restore the technical integrity of their process safety reviews by crossectioning the root causes of HAZOP failures. Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) […]

May

Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) for Operational Readiness – The Final Gate

Kadambeswaran B

Feature, Operational Safety, Process Safety

PSSR

When a plant is approaching startup, the project can look finished long before it is truly safe to operate. Equipment may be installed. Procedures may be circulating. Commissioning may be underway. But once highly hazardous chemicals enter the system, small gaps can quickly escalate into startup delays, loss events, or serious process safety incidents. That […]

May

ABL Group acquires SynergenOG

Kadambeswaran B

News, SynergenOG Updates

13 May 2026: Global consultancy group ABL Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Southeast Asia‑based consultancy SynergenOG, adding specialist capability in process safety and technical risk management and enhancing the group’s end‑to‑end technical offering to the energy industries. Upon completion of the acquisition, SynergenOG will be integrated with the […]

Apr

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

Kadambeswaran B

Feature, Technical Risk Management

2D 3D gas dispersion study

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 […]

Mar

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

Kadambeswaran B

Feature, Incident Reports

2023 Dow Plaquemine EtO Explosion

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 […]

digital safetycase software, esafetycase

Mar

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

Kadambeswaran B

Feature, Process Safety

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 […]

Feb

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

Kadambeswaran B

Feature, Process Safety

AI in HAZOP, Generative AI

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 […]

Feb

The Impact of 2026 Global Methane Regulations on Onshore Process Safety

Kadambeswaran B

Feature, Process Safety Management

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

Jan

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

Kadambeswaran B

Feature, Process Safety Management

FMEA, FMECA

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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