Title: Ensuring Safety and Efficiency at Shell Moerdijk, Netherlands with Technical Testing,
Commissioning, and ATEX Inspection

Introduction: Shell Moerdijk, a prominent petrochemical site in the Netherlands, needed
expert assistance for technical testing, inspection, commissioning, and ensuring compliance
with ATEX standards during a planned maintenance turnaround. Professional Consultancy
provided a team of specialised technicians and ATEX inspectors to support this critical
project.

Challenges: The project faced several challenges, including:

• Planned Maintenance and Turnaround:She
• Market Sensitivity: The site’s operational status was closely monitored by the market, especially given concurrent turnarounds at BASF’s Antwerp site, affecting the supply-demand balance for ethylene and propylene in Europe.
• Safety Compliance: Ensuring all installed apparatus in potentially explosive areas met the stringent ATEX directive standards.

Solutions: Professional Consultancy deployed a team of highly skilled technicians and
ATEX inspectors to Shell Moerdijk. The team provided expertise in:

• ATEX Inspections: Conducted rigorous detailed ATEX inspections to ensure that all apparatus installed in potentially explosive areas complied with the ATEX directive standards, ensuring the highest level of safety.
• Technical Testing:Performed all tests needed pre commissioning and during commissioning
• Commissioning: Successfully commissioned the equipment to facilitate the start-up phase, ensuring all systems were operational and met safety and performance requirements.

Results: The involvement of Professional Consultancy led to:

• Successful Start-Up: Several plants at the Moerdijk site entered the start-up phase as planned.
• Improved Timelines: Despite initial delays, the team’s efficiency helped Shell aim for the cracker to be fully operational by 10 July.
• Enhanced Safety: Comprehensive ATEX inspections ensured that all installations met the required safety standards, significantly reducing the risk of explosions.

Client Feedback: “Professional Consultancy’s team was instrumental in the successful and
timely turnaround of our Moerdijk site. Their expertise in testing, inspecting, commissioning,
and ensuring ATEX compliance was invaluable, helping us navigate the complexities of this
project efficiently and safely.” – Shell Representative