Introduction:

A SIMOPS study is a structured risk assessment that evaluates the hazards arising from concurrent activities occurring within the same location or timeframe. In complex Oil & Gas environments – such as construction, commissioning, maintenance, and live operations – simultaneous activities can interact and significantly increase risk if not properly managed.
Our SIMOPS workshops bring together multidisciplinary teams to systematically identify potential conflicts, assess associated risks, and define safe coordination strategies.

Purpose:

• Identify potential conflicts between simultaneous activities (e.g., construction vs. live operations)
• Assess the risk of escalation due to interaction between activities
• Evaluate the adequacy of existing controls, permits, and procedures
• Define safe execution strategies and operational restrictions
• Ensure alignment with project schedules while maintaining safety
• Support compliance with company and industry safety requirements

Outcomes

• SIMOPS matrix identifying conflicting activities and interaction risks
• Risk assessment of simultaneous operations scenarios
• Defined control measures and mitigation strategies (e.g., permit-to-work, isolation, sequencing)
• Clear operational restrictions and safe work boundaries
• Roles, responsibilities, and communication protocols for coordination
• Actionable recommendations to eliminate or reduce SIMOPS risks