Frequently Asked Questions

The petrochemical industry covers the transformation of useful raw materials derived from oil and gas. The basic process, which splits oil and natural gas into various lighter compounds, is known as cracking. Fuels such as gasoline, diesel, kerosene or LPG, as well as the production of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, asphalts, synthetic fibers and the manufacture of various plastics are petrochemical by-products.

Risk assessment is a systematic process by which potential hazards associated with a given facility are identified. The risks associated with those hazards are analyzed or evaluated; and appropriate ways to eliminate or control those hazards are determined. This analysis quantifies the likelihood and potential impact of hazardous events, enabling companies to effectively identify and mitigate risks. QRA helps improve operational safety and meet regulatory standards.

HAZID (Hazard Identification) and HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) are techniques used to identify and assess risks in industrial projects. HAZID focuses on identifying potential hazards at the outset of the project, while HAZOP examines how deviations in design or operation can affect the safety and operability of a system. Both studies are critical to ensure the safety and efficiency of industrial processes.

A power generation center is a facility that produces electricity from different energy sources such as fossil fuels or natural gas, including those of renewable origin. Depending on the type of technology implemented, the main components of a generation center include: turbine, HRSG, combustion engines (GenSet), electric generators, power transformation and switching equipment, control systems and various auxiliary systems that complement the facility as a production unit.

We manage process safety through a comprehensive approach that includes risk quantification (FRA), quantitative risk analysis (QRA), HAZID/HAZOP studies, and pre-planning for emergency response (PPRE), which is the preparedness beforehand by preventing and preparing to respond effectively to any unwanted event, whether it is an isolated event or a force majeure. We make sure to identify and mitigate potential risks in all phases of the project to ensure its safety, reliability and success.

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