Introduction
FERA is a detailed, consequence-based risk assessment used to evaluate the potential impacts of fire and explosion scenarios within Oil & Gas facilities.
By combining engineering analysis, consequence modelling, and risk evaluation, FERA provides a robust understanding of how hazardous events – such as jet fires, pool fires, vapor cloud explosions, and flash fires – may develop and affect critical equipment, and structures.
Purpose
– Identify credible fire and explosion scenarios across the facility
– Assess the consequences of thermal radiation, overpressure, and escalation potential
– Evaluate risks to personnel, critical equipment, and safety systems
– Support the design and optimization of fire protection and mitigation systems
– Define safety distances, layout considerations, and emergency response strategies
– Ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements
Outcomes
– Identification of escalation risks and domino effects
– Assessment of impacts on structures, and safety-critical equipment
– Defined safety distances and hazardous zones
– Recommendations for fire protection systems (e.g., passive fire protection, deluge, detection)
– Inputs to facility layout optimization and emergency response planning
