Nathan HSE Consulting provides comprehensive Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) services focusing specifically on Fire and Explosion Risk Assessments (FERA), tailored to support EPC projects in upstream and downstream sectors across onshore and offshore environments. Our expertise extends to oil and gas EPC contractors, ensuring effective risk management for complex facilities.

Importance of Fire and Explosion Risk Assessment (FERA)

Conducting FERA is crucial to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential fire and explosion hazards in facilities handling flammable substances. Effective FERA helps protect personnel, assets, and the environment, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, enhances operational safety, and minimizes potential economic losses and reputational damage.

A typical FERA study conducted by Nathan HSE Consulting involves the following structured processes:

Hazard Identification (HAZID and HAZOP):Detailed HAZID and HAZOP studies to systematically identify hazardous scenarios that could lead to fire and explosion events in EPC contracting projects, specifically in upstream, downstream, onshore, and offshore operations.

SIL Determination using LOPA Methodology:Application of Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) to determine Safety Integrity Level (SIL) requirements for critical safety systems.

Fault Tree Analysis (FTA):Comprehensive Fault Tree Analysis to quantify event frequencies derived from HAZOP and LOPA studies, evaluating potential ignition scenarios and equipment failures.

Event Tree Analysis (ETA):Detailed Impact Analysis via Event Tree Analysis to ascertain frequencies and probabilities of specific fire and explosion scenarios, including Jet Fires, Flash Fires, and Vapor Cloud Explosions (VCE).

Risk Assessment:Quantitative risk assessment performed to produce detailed risk contours, Individual Risk Per Annum (IRPA), Potential Loss of Life (PLL), and comprehensive F-N plots.

Risk Reduction and Mitigation Strategies:Identification and recommendation of practical, cost-effective risk mitigation measures, focusing on reducing risks to acceptable levels as per international standards and best industry practices.

Lifecycle Cost Analysis:Provision of detailed Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) to evaluate the economic feasibility of various risk mitigation measures, enabling informed decision-making by EPC contractors.

Strategic Support for Key Regional Facilities:

Fujairah Oil Terminal (FOT) Free Zone – Fujairah:Specialized assessments for oil storage, bunkering, and trading facilities, capitalizing on the strategic location outside the Strait of Hormuz, essential for mitigating logistical and operational risks.

Montage Oil DMCC:Comprehensive risk management tailored for facilities specializing in oil storage, bunkering, and trading operations, strategically enhancing safety protocols and regulatory compliance.

Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZ) – Sharjah:Customized FERA and risk reduction strategies addressing infrastructure risks, leveraging global shipping route accessibility.

Abu Dhabi Ports Free Zone (KIZAD) – Abu Dhabi:Strategic risk assessments supporting oil, gas, and petrochemical industries, aligned with world-class facility management and international safety standards.

Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) – Dubai:Advanced risk analyses leveraging proximity to Jebel Ali Port, reinforcing comprehensive fire and explosion safety in EPC projects.

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ):Risk assessment services optimized for cost-effective solutions in energy-related businesses, enhancing operational safety.

Economic Zones in Saudi Arabia (SPARK, Jubail, Yanbu, etc.):Tailored FERA for integrated energy hubs such as King Salman Energy Park (SPARK), Jubail Industrial City, Yanbu Industrial City, Ras Al-Khair Industrial Zone, and Dammam Third Industrial City, ensuring robust safety standards for EPC contractors operating in oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors.

Nathan HSE Consulting remains committed to delivering high-quality FERA studies, providing essential risk quantification and management expertise to support safety-critical EPC projects across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.