Vysus Group awarded safety studies project thanks to proven delivery and extensive track record
Vysus Group’s Risk Management Consulting team has been awarded the North Field Expansion Project (NFXP) safety studies for topsides and pipelines for the mega-project offshore Qatar, by McDermott International.
The NFXP comprises of two development phases, North Field East (NFE) and North Field South (NFS), and aims to significantly increase the LNG production of the State of Qatar from 77 MTPA to 110 MTPA and from 110 MTPA to 126 MTPA.
Vysus Group has a proven and extensive track record in the region working with McDermott and Qatargas on designing projects, including the FEED phase of the NFE and NFS as well as various NFPS projects.
Avoiding major accidents economically
Managing safety and environmentally critical elements (SECEs) of assets should be strategic rather than standard - especially now.
Our Maintenance & Reliability Team Lead, Gordon Ellis, explains how standard ways to manage SECEs can stifle efficiency and innovation, and why the oil, gas and petrochemical industries could all benefit from a strategic approach.
What keeps you up at night?
For many people it is the worry of financial or health issues. It can be the same for managers of refineries, chemical plants or offshore installations - but on a larger scale, involving millions of dollars and hundreds of people.
So normally, the first question our Principal Asset Integrity Consultant, Peter Millar, asks during a visit to a refinery or offshore platform is, "What keeps you up at night?".
Beneath the waves - reducing underwater noise for a Danish offshore windfarm
Find out how an underwater noise assessment carried out by our Engineering Dynamics team helped COWI/AS meet the Environmental Impact Assessment required for an offshore wind farm in Denmark.
Tackling Scope Three emissions for the future energy mix
For all the discussions and subsequent commitments made at COP26, many organisations - regardless of sector - are still finding the energy transition a minefield as we progress towards COP27. This is particularly prevalent in the discussions around emissions reporting and where the necessary information is found.
Ian Thomas, Senior Principal Consultant, sheds light on the integrated approach of managing emissions for energy operators, suppliers and decision-makers, as well as expanding on the emerging concept of so-called 'avoided' emissions.
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