PSM Gas Applications

PROCESS SAFETY
MANAGEMENT – NATURAL
GAS APPLICATIONS
OUR SOLUTIONS
Natural gas and liquid natural gas (LNG) comprise one
of the fastest growing energy sectors in the United
States. These facilities have become more complex
and subjected to increased scrutiny due to more
aggressive operating parameters and increased state
and federal regulations. Process Safety Management
(PSM) is an analytical tool composed of organizational
and operational procedures, design guidance, and
audit programs intended to establish risk management
and safety programs that prevent or minimize the
consequences of catastrophic accidents in facilities
where hazardous and flammable media is stored,
transmitted, or distributed.
While many companies currently apply individual safety
practices, such as Process Hazard Analyses (PHA),
Layer of Protection Analyses (LOPA), and Management
of Change Processes (MOC), these individual safety
components provide only a partial level of necessary
protection. Process Safety Management provides
a more holistic and quantitative system to manage
increasing risks while making better business decisions.
In addition, PSM programs function on corporate,
engineering, and operational levels, utilizing the
latest standards and industry best practices to protect
employees, assets, and the public.
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PSM EXPERTISE
EN Consulting has deep roots in the natural gas
industry with extensive, first-hand experience operating
and maintaining gas infrastructure. Our PSM experts
have operational experience and understand the
challenges of the natural gas industry. They apply this
expertise to natural gas transmission, distribution,
processing, supplemental gas facilities, and storage
infrastructure, and help operators understand the
benefits of a PSM program. Even if PSM regulatory
requirements do not currently apply to your facility,
developing and implementing a comprehensive PSM
program can help minimize accidents, maximize profits,
and protect people and the environment. PSM may also
ensure process continuity (uptime), improve productivity,
mitigate financial loss, and avoid negative publicity from
incidents.
PSM is often viewed as an initiative to be completed
within a set time period; however, this attitude is
not congruent with the intentions of PSM. PSM
is an ongoing program to be maintained as long
as the covered processes are operating. Proper
maintenance of PSM programs can consume significant
company resources; so many companies utilize EN
Consulting’s highly-experienced team to provide
efficient coordination and maintenance of their PSM
programs. Our experts can perform a Process Safety
Gap Assessment and scrutinize every aspect of your
program and facilities, following up with a detailed report
that outlines gaps and provides corrective measures to
ensure optimization of your safety program.
PSM Services
Our PSM experts can help develop an overall PSM
program or individual element definition and program
write-ups, including:
• Process Safety Information
• Process Hazard Analyses
• Operating Procedures
• Training
• Mechanical Integrity
• Incident Investigations
• Management of Change
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Applications
Natural Gas Industry
• Distribution
• Storage
• Transmission
• Compression
• Processing
• LNG
• Propane-air injection
• Gas processing
Complementary services
With thousands of employees nationwide, ENTRUST
Solutions Group includes experts in fields that
complement the resources of our Process Safety
Management team. We also offer our clients expertise
in pipeline engineering, industrial solutions, automation
services, integrity services, corrosion protection,
electrical engineering, and environmental services,
ensuring comprehensive solutions and seamless project
execution.
Liquids Pipelines &
Terminals
• Pump stations
• Terminals
• Storage facilities
• Truck loading