A recent LinkedIn poll by SynergenOG revealed that industry professionals overwhelmingly consider Conceptual Design as the most critical phase for Hazard Identification (HAZID), with 58% of respondents favouring this early stage. This insight underscores the necessity of proactive risk assessment at the initial planning phase, allowing potential hazards to be identified and mitigated well before...

Summary: Discover how offshore safety management in oil and gas changes from the concept to the operational phase, and explore practical examples of safety controls, including engineering systems, mitigation measures, and emergency response protocols..  Offshore oil and gas facilities are designed to extract hydrocarbons from beneath the seabed, process them, and in some cases, store...

Summary: To highlight the importance of safety and risk training for energy companies, addressing why such investments are critical in mitigating operational risks, improving regulatory compliance, and enhancing worker safety. By equipping employees with the necessary knowledge and skills, companies can reduce the likelihood of accidents, improve response to emergencies, and minimize costly downtime.  Significance...

Summary: What is a hazard and what is a risk? Explaining the 2 terms in context of oil and gas sector with examples here. By understanding these concepts, industry professionals can significantly enhance safety measures and minimize potential threats to both workers and the environment. The oil and gas sector, essential for global energy, is...

Summary: How to determine the SIL of a particular SIF function? What are the SIL determination methods available? This article aims to explore and evaluate various methods for determining the appropriate Safety Integrity Level (SIL) for safety instrumented functions (SIFs) in industrial processes.  Going deep into the structured approaches such as Risk Graphs, Layer of...

Summary: What are the 4 types of SIL? What is the difference between SIL 1, SIL 2, SIL 3 & SIL 4? This article aims to provide a thorough overview of SIL classification and the significance of SIL in SIF and SIS in the context of oil and gas. Although SIL determination is not just...

Summary: This article aims to guide readers through selecting the best consultant for PSM and risk assessment, ensuring that qualified and experienced professionals handle their projects effectively. Choosing process safety management and risk assessment consultants in the oil and gas industry requires expert scrutinizing of the portfolio of firms and professionals to make your project...

Summary: Global industries face an ever-evolving landscape for maintaining robust Process Safety Management systems. Through a LinkedIn poll, SynergenOG recently engaged professionals across sectors to pinpoint the largest hurdles in PSM. Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) emerged as the top challenge, highlighted by 53% of the respondents. This report briefs the complexities of each PSM element...

Summary: What is bowtie analysis and how do Bowtie diagrams help in the risk assessment process, here is a detailed discussion on bowties and the step-by-step procedure to develop bowties diagrams to find high-risk events in a process industry. Introduction The Bowtie analysis is a qualitative risk assessment methodology that provides a way to effectively...

Summary: What is the significance of ALARP in risk assessment, and how does an ALARP assessment aid in maintaining risks at levels that are as low as reasonably practicable? What is the process of analyzing risk contributors and the necessity of determining additional risk reduction measures, following the ALARP principles outlined in the ALARP triangle?...