Risk Assessment Methodologies for Pipelines and AGIs 2018
Status:
Complete
Project Reference Number:
NIA_NGGT0133
START DATE:
END DATE:

Project summary
Funding Licensee(s):
  • Cadent
  • National Grid Gas Transmission
Funding mechanism:
  • Network Innovation Allowance
Research area:
  • GD - Safety and emergency
  • GT - Safety and emergency
Technology:
  • Gas Distribution Networks
Expenditure:
£144,000
Preceding Projects:
Third Party Collaborators:
  • DNV
Summary
Documents
The continuous management and improvement of safety risks on gas transmission pipelines and above ground installations (AGIs) requires development of wide ranging models and procedures. The type of event which affects pipelines and assets located on an AGI is of low frequency, but can have extremely high consequences, therefore it requires accurate models to make safety decisions and keep risks as low as reasonably practicable. Because of this challenge, the efficient development of models and procedures has historically been coordinated through joint ventures.
Objectives
Research into the enduring management of safety risks on pipelines and above ground installations. The project includes the implementation of the results via tools and methodologies that are aligned specifically to NG and CG needs, and are equally relevant to the UK gas industry, utilising the results of the international collaborations as appropriate.