HSSE digitalisation and big data analytics in Oil and Gas industry present a multitude of challenges which includes the inconsistency of work processes in data management, questionable data integrity, high operating cost in managing digital systems, lack of visibility and the mindset shift of users. These challenges have led to the digital transformation journey in PETRONAS. Since PETRONAS embarked on the digitalisation and analytic transformation, numerous value creations have been recorded namely improved HSSE performance, compliance to internal and HSSE regulatory requirements, cost value realization and supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The objective of this paper is to provide strategy guidance in HSSE system digitalisation and data analytics enhancement. The inclusion of digitalisation as one of the focus areas in PETRONAS HSSE Strategy and its supporting blocks in realising the bigger digitalisation agenda can be emulated and/or referenced by industry peers who face similar challenges and are keen to embark on the transformation journey.
This paper describes the approach and intervention measures adopted to manage land transport safety, a "Top Risk" identified at Garraf operations with exposure of 309,000 kilometers driven per month in which PETRONAS Carigali Iraq B.V. (PCIHBV) operates. This land transportation management system aim to prevent recurrence of incidents related to road safety, ultimately improving HSE Performance. A structured approach in managing land transport safety based on five (5) key elements, namely 1) HSE Management System, 2) Driver Management, 3) Vehicle Management, 4) Journey Management and 5) Emergency Management, has enabled Garraf Operations to successfully reduce number of road transport incidents by more than 50% over the past 5 years, with zero fatal accidents since 2015. Through the establishment of the Land Transport Safety Workgroup, a site specific Road Transportation Safety Procedure which was based on risk assessments, root cause analysis and industry best practices was developed. This procedure which defines the minimum road safety requirements also enabled fortification of contract requirements, i.e. implementation of in-vehicle monitoring system (IVMS) for all vehicles used for Intercity and Infield mission at Garraf operations covering both armoured and non-armoured. As a result, effective tracking as well as monitoring of driver behavior and vehicle management to provide feedback on improvements was also achieved. Additionally, robust series of training and assessments related to road safety has also been provided to appointed drivers and identified employees to enhance driving skills, whilst inculcating safe driving habits. The abovementioned holistic and self –regulated approach may be adopted and/or referenced when operating in similar work environments, predominantly where insufficient enforcement of road legislation and inadequate awareness on road safety is experienced.
Working in remote oil and gas operations of PETRONAS Carigali Iraq Operation in Garraf, Iraq presents a multitude of health challenges including significant delays to medical diagnosis and treatment. In addition, remote areas like Garraf are susceptible to significant environmental exposures, predominantly risks of communicable diseases with limited access to basic necessities, extreme temperatures during summer (up to 55°C); limited medical expertise and communication as well as security threats. These factors further post risks to personnel working in the area to suboptimal medical care – including unnecessary and delayed medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) as well as suboptimal care during transport. This paper describes the challenges faced at Garraf Operations as well as the Occupational and Industrial Hygiene (OH/IH) strategies adopted to minimize and manage associated risks. Planning and preventive controls discussed in this paper includes but not limited to, fitness to work, fatigue management, heat stress management, food and water hygiene, health and wellness programmes as well as substance misuse programme. Proactive and comprehensive identification of a country's limitations is essential in determining the most effective and efficient recovery plan. Additionally, site location, situational factors as well as thorough Health Risk Assessment shall be considered when establishing Medical Emergency Response Plan (MERP). In short, plans and strategies adopted by PETRONAS Carigali Iraq Operations in managing OH/IH challenges could be replicated and/or referenced as lessons learnt when operating in remote locations.
Managing wastes in remote oil and gas operations for PETRONAS Carigali Iraq Holding B.V. in the field of Garraf, Iraq presents a multitude of challenges including unavailability of an approved waste disposal facilities, incompetent wastes management contractor and land acquisition issues requires PETRONAS to establish a Five Years Waste Management Blue Print. The objective of the blueprint is to provide strategic guidance for approaches in resolving the waste management issues in Garraf. Primary problem statement from the forecast of the cumulative impact of waste generation since day one of operation until the completion of Garraf Field Development Plan warrants the need of significant change in day to day waste management practices in Garraf. The method used in establishing this blue prints includes, eliminating and/or minimization of waste generation from source, optimizing each waste stream including reuse & recycle towards zero discharge and disposal through deployment of fit for purpose and green technologies which are environmental friendly. Additionally, PCIHBV also takes into consideration challenges of medium-skilled operator, support by stakeholder and authorities and environmental health impact. Since it has been launched in 2016, significant value creation identified as follows: Support from host authority to invest on technology deployment.Host authority accepted and acknowledge the blue print and support by approving significant environment budget despite low oil price based on long term value gain.Hazardous Waste Treatment and DisposalPrior to establishment of this blue print, all hazardous waste are stored in our HWS which will poses us to long-term liability due to mismanagement and integrity of the HW container. Various engagement and discussion were conducted between PCIHBV and host government to resolve this issue since 2016. PCIHBV established the contract with Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) on hazardous waste treatment and disposal and being the first International Oil Company (IOC) in Iraq to establish as such contract.Cost Saving/OptimizationThe implementation of the blue print produced some significant value creation which includes cost saving by reusing some of the waste and optimization of the raw material and resources e.g. Land acquisition for landfill area, disposal cost etc.Capability developmentDevelopment of local nationality on environmental technology and inculcate mindset change on the environmental awareness
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