Guidance
ALARP in the context of well integrity guidance note
ALARP in the context of well integrity guidance note
- NOPSEMA
- Guidance
- N-04600-GN1616
- Control of WorkStructural and Asset Integrity
- Barrier managementRegulation and legislationRisk managementWell integrity
- Risk assessmentSafety-case assurance
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
Guidance for titleholders on demonstrating reasonably practicable reduction of well-integrity risks within well operations management plans. It explains gross disproportion, recognised good practice, well-specific risk assessment and precaution under uncertainty. Supported arguments, proportionate analysis and continuing control effectiveness underpin the demonstration; no single methodology is prescribed.
Classifications: Barrier management; safety barrier management.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Well integrity; well life cycle integrity.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety-case assurance.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
Explains how well operations management plans can demonstrate that well integrity risks have been reduced to ALARP.
N-04600-GN1616. Themes: control of work, structural and asset integrity.