2010 - Eni, Bacton Hewett Gas Storage Facility, UK
Summary
The Bacton Hewett Gas Storage Facility plays a crucial role in balancing the UK’s gas supply, storing excess natural gas and delivering it during peak demand periods. The facility required upgrades to improve efficiency and reliability while ensuring compliance with UK safety regulations.
Challanges
The facility needed to maintain continuous operation while undergoing system upgrades. Highpressure gas storage posed significant risks, requiring advanced risk management strategies to prevent failures and leaks.
Solution
Conducted reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) studies to improve maintenance efficiency and reduce downtime.
Applied quantitative risk assessment (QRA) to evaluate failure scenarios and implement risk mitigation measures.
Led HAZOP and LOPA studies to enhance process safety and ensure compliance with UK regulatory standards.
Developed spare parts optimization strategies to ensure critical components were readily available for maintenance.
