... should enhance awareness of his team & himself towards Process Safety and to initiate a drive towards developing Process Safety Culture within organizations whereby mitigation & elimination of potential hazards is embedded in the attitude of every individual. process safety benchmark adga...

... Abstract This paper describes how demineralized water was substituted using inhibited sea water for hydro testing large capacity storage tanks and the huge cost savings achieved in the process. ADGAS built two new Paraffinic Naphtha Tanks in 2014-2016. The tanks are of double walled doubled...

... to Pulse-Chlorination ® . This paper describes the methods and results of the heat-exchanger failure investigation and backgrounds and outcome of the Pulse-Chlorination ® tests performed for and on ADGAS LNG Facility at DAS Island in 2015. STATEMENT OF THEORY AND DEFINITIONS Backgrounds...

...Background ADGAS Background and Business ADGAS was established in 1973 with plant facilities in Das Island and became the first LNG production company in the whole Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. ADGAS started its operations with two LNG trains (LNG trains 1 & 2) which were...

... Component Refrigerator (MCR) Compressor could eventually affect Main Cryogenic Heat Exchanger (MCHE) leading to reduced production rate or unstable plant operations. It even gets harder to stabilize when another variable or more gets disturbed in the same time. ADGAS implemented Advanced Process Control...

... the interface point was defined at an isolation valave. Upon confirmation of interface locations of ADMA-ADGAS common piping systems, the locations were marked at site. It was agreed to have the demarcation color coding to be chequered black & white. The color coding was established based...

... Abstract ADGAS is the pioneer LNG producer in the Middle East. ADGAS owns and operates 3 LNG Trains. Trains 1 and 2 were commissioned in 1977 (38 years ago). Train 3 LNG was commissioned in 1994. Furthermore ADGAS commissioned its first sales gas processing and compression facility (the OAG...

... cooling heat exchangers. Al-Brass, Cu/Ni 70/30 and 90/10 are all copper alloys famous for being used in seawater cooling heat exchanger tube bundles. However, copper based alloys are prone to numerous degradation mechanisms. This paper shares ADGAS’ long term experience with copper nickel heat exchangers...

... Abstract Process Safety has now become one of the key topics in industry. Process safety differs from personal safety and has to be dealt differently. ADGAS has taken initiative to lead in Process Safety Management by taking different multi-directional approach. The main objective is to enhance...

... Abstract Over the years ADGAS has continuously grown in terms of achievements, reputation and its commitment to Emiratization. As a result the need for highly qualified Emirati leaders has grown. The Leaders of Tomorrow (LoT) programme is an ADGAS initiative designed to identify, attract...

... to change. ADGAS implemented an Energy Management System (EnMS) which not only covers plant operations but considers each and every aspect of the organization. Equipped with procedures, tools and manuals, the system went beyond to plant the concept of energy efficiency and conservation to the minds...

... Abstract ADGAS operates three Sulfur Recovery Units (SRUs), commonly referred to as sulfur plants, for several years, which, various issues related to the integrity impacted the operational reliability of these units. In an effort to reduce emissions and comply with environmental requirements...

... Abstract A system developed by Abu Dhabi Gas Liquefaction Company Limited (ADGAS) to create opportunities from Production loss. This reporting and analysis tool provides key information about how ADGAS is performing in terms of LNG production & areas of improvement. Production Opportunity...

... Abstract Abu Dhabi Gas Liquefaction Company Limited (ADGAS) is producing LNG since 1977. ADGAS is the pioneer LNG producer in the Middle East. In 2010 ADGAS started exporting sales gas to Abu-Dhabi through its first gas treatment complex (Offshore Associated Gas). This was followed...

... Abstract ADGAS has gone through the implementation cycle of the HSE critical equipment and systems (HSECES) in line with ADNOC directive issued in code of practice COP V6-01. The COP stipulates all Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) group companies must identify equipment and systems...

...) activities, ADGAS recognized the need for a more objective and precise identification of systemic problems that were manifest in the continuing failure of individual action plans. A formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA) procedure and training were implemented to improve the investigation phase, but the systemic...

... Abstract ADGAS has undertaken a quantitative evaluation of the priority chemical hazards identified in its Occupational Health risk assessment study. The major hazards identified included; BTEX (Benzene, Toluene, Ethyl Benzene & Xylene), Hydrogen Sulphide, Welding fumes & paints...

.... However, it won't eliminate all of the problems in the facility since there are still soft issues that have to be addressed with another strategy like Root Cause Analysis. This paper will present ADGAS experience in implementing two (2) Reliability Methodologies: Reliability Centred Maintenance, and Root...

... the situation was handled when one of the key process units in the LNG/LPG plant was declared as "not fit for service" and how the huge environmental flaring was averted while continuing with plant production. The discontinuation of the liquid splitter operation would have severely affected both ADGAS...

... reported that Hydrazine was a carcinogen/toxic. This became a concern for ADGAS and necessitated exploring an alternate safe product. HYDRAZINE - A CARCINOGEN? Whenever any issue related to HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) arises, ADGAS always pays more attention for resolving it on a priority...