Use of QRA to Manage SIMOPS Operations

Abstract

Simultaneous Operations are major construction activities or major shutdown activities carried out in oil and gas plants while part of the plant is in operations. The SIMOPS possess various risks due to the hazardous operations carried within proximity of the running plant. For e.g. heavy lifting, huge welding and cutting near flammable storage areas, construction/shutdown team performing SIMOPs inside the operational field unaware of the operational hazards and operational team unaware on the construction hazards vice versa. Hence, the SIMOPS activities pose greater risk to the plant and people due to hazardous materials and hazardous activities. This paper will provide an overview of how safely SIMOPS operations are managed. .