Valve interlocks, or captive keys, employ locks that prevent the movement of valves and unique keys. Keys will only be released according to a desired valve operating sequence, preventing operators... read more →
Chemical plants manufacture or process chemicals using specialized equipment, units, and technology in the manufacturing process. Other kinds of plants, such as polymer, pharmaceutical, food, and some beverage production facilities,... read more →
Accidents in the process industry are mostly related to procedures that do not occur frequently and at the same time can have catastrophic results when performed incorrectly. 75% of the accidents... read more →
VPI position indicator allows Dutch tank terminal to avoid contamination and incorrect tank line-ups
A long-established terminal in The Netherlands employs Sofis VPI position indicators to prevent incorrect valve line-ups. The terminal consists of 11 jetties to handle the demand. It provides deep water... read more →
Northern Lights is developing the world’s first open-source CO2 transport and storage infrastructure. The company delivers CO2 transport and storage as a service, offering safe and permanent CO2 storage to... read more →
In the pursuit of cleaner and sustainable energy solutions, hydrogen has emerged as a promising fuel. Sofis’ primary objective is to ensure safety in the hydrogen economy given the inherent... read more →
With the growing demand for renewable energy sources, offshore wind farms have become a prominent solution. Offshore wind HVDC converter platforms play a crucial role in transmitting this clean energy... read more →
LOPA, or Layers of Protection Analysis, is developed on the basis of a risk identification analysis (like HAZOP). LOPA identifies the countermeasures available against the potential consequences of a particular... read more →
To help guide the rapid expansion of Sofis in the Americas, Cesar Perez has joined Sofis since August 2022. As a Service Technician, he is responsible for precisely installing and... read more →
Pipeline pigging is a high risk event with people involved on the spot. At the same time, safe operation depends on these people. Essential process Pigging procedures are used in... read more →