Objective
The objective of the audit was to verify how Shell is ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements linked to technical barriers and maintenance at Draugen.
Result
Four non-conformities were identified, relating to:
- Assessment of the worst credible process fire
- Performance requirements
- Testing of the firewater system
- Warning and notification of hazard and accident situations
In addition, four improvement points were identified in connection with:
- Firefighting using fixed CO2 extinguishing systems
- Passive fire protection
- Reporting and follow-up of barriers in the maintenance system
- Automatic firewater deluge in the event of confirmed gas detection
Shell has been given a deadline of 31 May 2018 to report on how the non-conformities and improvement points will be addressed.