Risk Management on a Major Facility Expansion

摘要

The addition of a large capital expansion to an existing production facility represents a significant risk. That risk further increases when construction takes place in an operating environment and when critical tie-ins are made to live equipment. Conventional risk analysis tools must be applied at strategic project milestones, but these alone will not ensure a safe seamless startup and a positive return for investors. A holistic approach to managing risks on a large project requires some innovative measures that must be supported by the entire project team. Fundamental criteria relating to choice of technology, size of equipment and facility siting must be firmly established against all competing options. Process safety principles must not be compromised to meet strategic and financial objectives. Process safety risks must be analyzed and addressed through the life cycle of the project. This paper discusses the risk management strategy for the Syncrude Canada Ltd. upgrader expansion.