BUSINESS REPORTER
MUSCAT, MAY 22
OQ, the global integrated energy group of the Sultanate of Oman, participated in the 8th edition of the Global Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Conference & Exhibition 2022 that took place at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre last week. It was held under the auspices of Eng Said bin Hamoud al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology.
OQ fielded a number of keynote speakers who spoke on Health and Wellbeing, diversification in upstream operations along with carbon footprint reduction, GHG estimation and climate change impact. Officials also participated in panel discussions, while showcasing HSE achievements at the OQ booth.
The Chief Guest was briefed about the efforts exerted by OQ Group in the fields of Health, Safety and Environment as well as current practices in sustainable growth across OQ locations and operations.
Leading an HSE culture change, OQ has created a long-term strategy for a foundational change in every process. The very foundation on which energy is imagined is challenged for the better through development of green energy such as renewables, biofuels, CCUS, amongst others.
Under the Leadership pillar, OQ has transformed work culture by promoting the Safety Leadership Program (Downstream) that empowers individuals to stop work when and if required. Another critical initiative is the Leadership Accountability programme that covers various segments such as the OPAL Road Safety Forum, Camp Standards Program, Fitness to Work amongst others while also adapting industry best practices for a safer working environment.
On the digitalization front, OQ is constantly redefining the way they work. Technological innovations such as the OQ Odour Abatement Project (e-nose network – that predicts odours or release of gases); the introduction of the Well Assurance Safety Programme (WASP) and ePTW system to prevent worker injury and fatality along with the introduction of Firefighting Virtual Reality (FLAIM) programme are in place to eliminate any pertinent risks.
OQ has a come a long way in its transformation journey. As a versatile innovator, it has embraced new cultures and synergies to expand horizons and create opportunities. Today, OQ stands proud of its ever-evolving environment, safety & health culture. With the endorsement of this event, OQ shares with the community the HSE advances, systems and policies, which are aligned with the international best practices and standards.
Hamad al Shidhani, Vice President of Health and Safety in OQ Upstream, gave a presentation in which he explained that health, safety of operations and environmental sustainability at the Group is a leadership-enhanced style of work that is applied at all levels at OQ to ensure the integrity of assets and enhance reliability, productivity and sustainability at the Group.
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