High-hazard sites in the heart of cities
Petroleum depots and refineries in Central and West Africa were often built away from cities, which urban growth has since caught up with. Accidents on this type of facility around the world are a reminder of the importance of safety reports, fire protection and land-use planning.
What we bring
- Safety reports for depots and refining units: tank fires, bund fires, vapour cloud explosions, loss of containment.
- Fire protection strategy and sizing of resources (water, foam, cooling).
- On-site emergency plans and exercises with the emergency services.
- Compliance audits on regulation and process safety.
- Support to authorities on nomenclature, permit reviews and land-use planning around sites.
Sector-specific challenges
- Proximity of residential areas and land-use control.
- Ageing tanks, piping and safety equipment.
- Loading and unloading operations (trucks, rail cars, vessels).
