UNE-CEN ISO/TS 16901:2025

This document provides a common approach and guidance to those undertaking assessment of themajor safety hazards as part of the planning, design, and operation of LNG facilities onshore and atshoreline using risk-based methods and standards, to enable a safe design and operation of LNGfacilities. The environmental risks associated with an LNG release are not addressed in this document.This document is applicable both to export and import terminals but can be applicable to other facilitiessuch as satellite and peak shaving plants.This document is applicable to all facilities inside the perimeter of the terminal and all hazardousmaterials including LNG and associated products: LPG, pressurized natural gas, odorizers, and otherflammable or hazardous products handled within the terminal.The navigation risks and LNG tanker intrinsic operation risks are recognised, but they are not inthe scope of this document. Hazards arising from interfaces between port and facility and ship areaddressed and requirements are normally given by port authorities. It is assumed that LNG carriersare designed according to the IGC code, and that LNG fuelled vessels receiving bunker fuel are designedaccording to IGF code.Border between port operation and LNG facility is when the ship/shore link (SSL) is established.This document is not intended to specify acceptable levels of risk; however, examples of tolerable levelsof risk are referenced.See IEC 31010 and ISO 17776 with regard to general risk assessment methods, while this documentfocuses on the specific needs scenarios and practices within the LNG industry.