As part of the Agreement concluded with Atyrau Refinery LLP (hereinafter referred to as the Atyrau Refinery), a HAZOP session – the process of detailing and identifying the hazard and operability problems of the ELOU-AVT-3 system – was successfully held from November to December 2020.
The HAZOP session was held at the Atyrau Refinery area. Over the entire period of the project, 17 specialists from KGNT, Atyrau Refinery and their subcontractors took part in the HAZOP session chaired by the KGNT head office personnel. KGNT provided training to all participants and developed a detailed plan for the session.
In the course of a detailed review, risks and hazardous factors were identified and analyzed for 55 units that make up the ELOU-AVT-3 unit. As a result of the session, a final report was issued, including 4 comments and 7 recommendations aimed at reducing the degree of risk to safety and the environment as well as stimulating the reliable operation of the facility.
All works were performed in proper quality and on time, as evidenced by the receipt of a positive response from the Atyrau Refinery on the holding of the HAZOP session at the ELOU-AVT-3, as stated by Letter No. 62/419 dated 4 February, 2021.
