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Process safety studies that change what happens on site
HAZOP, LOPA, SIL and process safety management audits for oil, gas, petrochemical and industrial facilities across the GCC.
What it is
The short version
Process safety is the management of hazards that can cause fires, explosions and toxic releases in facilities that handle dangerous substances. It is different from personal safety. A plant can have a low injury rate and still carry a major accident risk.
The core tools are well established. HAZOP studies systematically identify deviations in process design. LOPA tests whether enough independent protection layers exist. SIL assessment under IEC 61511 sets the integrity required of safety instrumented functions. Bow-tie analysis shows the barriers between a hazard and its consequences.
A study is only useful if its actions are closed. We focus on clear recommendations, owners and follow-through.
Good studies depend on the right people in the room. We agree terms of reference before the first session, check that drawings are current, and make sure operations and maintenance staff take part alongside designers. Worksheets record the reasoning, not just the conclusion, so a later revalidation team can see why a safeguard was judged adequate.
Who needs it in the GCC
Who we work with
- Oil, gas and LNG operators and their contractors.
- Petrochemical, fertiliser and chemical plants.
- Engineering contractors needing independent facilitation for design reviews.
- Utilities, desalination and district cooling plants handling hazardous materials.
Why now
Process safety performance is now part of ESG scrutiny. Investors and lenders look at Tier 1 and Tier 2 process safety events alongside emissions.
New projects in the region, from gas expansion to hydrogen and ammonia, introduce new hazards that need fresh studies. Existing assets need revalidation as they age and change.
What we deliver
Concrete outputs, not slides
Every engagement ends with files your team owns and can reuse next year.
- HAZOP and HAZID facilitation with full worksheets and action registers
- LOPA and SIL determination for safety instrumented functions
- Bow-tie analysis for major accident hazards
- Process safety management system audits against recognised frameworks
- Management of change reviews
- Action tracking support until recommendations are closed
How we work
Four steps
- 01
Prepare
Review drawings, cause and effect charts and prior studies. Agree nodes, team and terms of reference.
- 02
Facilitate
Run the study with your engineers and operators. Record every deviation and safeguard.
- 03
Analyse
Rank risks, test protection layers and write clear, actionable recommendations.
- 04
Close out
Track actions with owners and verify closure on site.
FAQ
Common questions
How often should a HAZOP be revalidated?
Common practice is every five years, or sooner after significant changes. Your company standard or regulator may set a specific interval.
What is the difference between HAZOP and HAZID?
HAZID identifies hazards at a high level, often early in design. HAZOP examines the detailed process design node by node for deviations.
Do you provide independent chairs?
Yes. Independence of the facilitator from the design team is good practice and often a client requirement.
How do you make sure actions get closed?
Each action has an owner, a due date and a closure evidence rule. We can track closure and report status to management.
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Tell us your deadline
Send us the report date, the lender request or the project brief. We reply within one working day with what applies and what it takes.
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