Unexpected end-of-life: what is it and how to prepare for it

End-of-life is a very important moment for any industrial facility. Many of them prepare for it for decades, laying out careful planning to ensure that everything is in order. However, sometimes it comes as an unexpected event. So, the question arises: why does it happen? And what can we do in case of it?

The result of a sudden, serious or catastrophic event can have a profound impact on any business, often requiring extensive resources to be available, which hadn’t necessarily been planned for previously. Thus, it is critical to be prepared for it, even more than in the case of a scheduled end-of-life.

Natural disasters, such as floods, earthquakes and landslides, are the most common reasons for an unexpected end-of-life. On the other hand, there are site accidents, acts of terrorism and negligence.

After these types of disasters and unforeseen events, it is critical to establish the priorities for the emergency deactivation of the facility, and the phases to be considered for this unexpected end-of-life of the facility.

One of the most recent EDA guides focuses on the End-of-life of Industrial Facilities. It provides useful insight about what can lead to an end-of-life and how to manage it.

The document is available for online consultation and hard-copy purchase. Don’t miss out on learning more on the topic!