In part two of a two-part article, Mark Butts and Yogesh Meher, CB&I, address key early inputs and their impact on the selection of the optimal tank configuration.
A comprehensive storage EPC execution plan, coupled with early engagement between the EPC contractor and the owner during project development, allows for the identification of key inputs and risks, thereby optimising and de-risking the project from its outset. This proactive approach enhances project efficiency, minimises uncertainties, and ultimately improves the likelihood of successful project delivery.
Operational integrity of LNG facilities relies on the foundation set in codes and standards that dictate engineering designs and material specifications for constructing storage tanks and related equipment. These guidelines serve as a crucial layer of protection, ensuring facilities maintain safe containment of LNG, thus allowing companies to mitigate risks, safeguard personnel, and maximise reliable operations.
In the final part of this two-part series, this article will outline key early inputs and their impact on the selection of the optimal tank configuration, as well as considering risk detection and mitigation measures which help provide additional safeguards.