Shell Design and Engineering Practices (DEPs) serve as the internal "technical law" for Shell projects and operations. They provide standardized requirements and recommendations for the design, construction, and operation of assets to ensure safety, reliability, and cost-efficiency. 🛠️ Core Purpose and Scope
Shell is actively moving from static PDF DEPs to digital rules engines. The "Smart DEP" initiative aims to embed DEP clauses directly into CAD software (like SmartPlant or AVEVA) and procurement platforms (SAP Ariba). shell dep standards
Safety & Reliability: They establish minimum requirements to prevent structural failures and accidents, drawing on decades of "lessons learned" from past industry incidents. Shell Design and Engineering Practices (DEPs) serve as
The final pages of a DEP are often fillable PDFs or Excel tables. These must be submitted back to Shell’s technical authority for approval. Incomplete datasheets stop the procurement process cold. The "Smart DEP" initiative aims to embed DEP