The Challenge

The $10 billion LNG plant was built by a US-based EPC to National Electrical Code 500. The plant has hazardous locations of approximately 35% across the asset. LNG assets are operated and maintained by a multifunctional work force. The challenge was that the company had no system to maintain & inspect this critical Hazardous Location (HAZLOC).

Solution Details

EUTEX carried out a campaign of Inspections which involved the Initial 100% Detailed inspection of all electrical equipment installed within predetermined Hazardous Locations.

Deliverables included:

• Provision of a recommendation list of punches detailing the actions required to ensure compliance to NEC 500 Code.
• Provision of a recommendation list of replacement parts (BOM list).
• Creation of a complete accurate Hazardous Area Equipment Register (supporting electronic dossier of documentation).
• Provision of NEC 500 Inspection Checklist (ICLTM) – the world’s first digitised system to this code to allow monitoring & planning of periodic risk based Hazardous Area Inspection plans.
• EUTEX ICLTM not only reviews on-site critical area issues and identifies potential hazards but also helps to advise on current and subsequent training needs.

Digitisation Benefits

EUTEX advised client they could complete this project >25% quicker than other parties involved in initial tender, however completed even earlier than expected giving client not only a 30% saving in initiating system but ongoing project periodic inspection savings of 50% (= approx. $360k p.a.)

Project Details

EUTEX carried out the Project utilising over 36,000 man hours – all without any Lost Time Accidents (LTA’s) or Incidents (LTI’s) in full compliance with required Client Procedures along with relevant Country & International Standards.

Initial Detailed Inspection based on 48,000 tags

Close/Visual Periodic inspection based on 16,000 tags

EUTEX carried out the Project utilising over 36,000 man hours – all without any Lost Time Accidents (LTA’s) or Incidents (LTI’s) in full compliance with required Client Procedures along with relevant Country & International Standards