Location
SPDC Port Harcourt
Year
2013
Team
5 specialists
Client
Shell Petroleum Development Company
Project Overview
A critical risk management project that developed GIS-based response time modeling to optimize emergency response to potential oil spill incidents in the Port Harcourt operations area. The analysis identified optimal helicopter deployment locations and established response protocols to minimize environmental impact.
Strategic Objectives
Model helicopter response times to incident locations
Identify optimal emergency response facility locations
Develop rapid response protocols
Assess coverage gaps in emergency infrastructure
Support contingency planning and preparedness
Methodology & Process
GIS network analysis and routing optimization
Helicopter flight time modeling
Incident probability and impact assessment
Multi-criteria analysis for facility location
Scenario planning and simulation
Key Outcomes
Response time prediction maps for entire operations area
Identified 2 optimal new facility locations
Reduced average response time by 25%
Established rapid response protocols
Enhanced incident preparedness and safety
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