HSE & Sustainability
An investigative study examines the use of creeping shale formations as a more durable alternative to conventional cement barriers in carbon dioxide storage wells, potentially enabling safer long-term underground carbon storage.
The companies have released the Event Learning Taxonomy CLUE, which aims to improve the understanding of incidents beyond individual blame and toward clearer reporting and increased learning.
A memorandum of understanding between the companies targets technical services for safety and performance across Egypt’s onshore and offshore assets.
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New studies detail the design and deployment of a biodegradable ocean drifter for large-scale sampling experiments. -
Offshore engineering and technology company Osbit won the Health Safety and Environmental Innovation Award at the 32nd SPE Aberdeen Offshore Achievement Awards for its commitment to health and safety through the design and manufacture of three intervention tension frames.
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In an ongoing effort to increase responsible and efficient offshore energy operations, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has implemented a new quality-assurance process for reviewing and assessing its permitting systems.
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Abdulla Al Marzooqi, manager of health, safety, and environment for the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, is the conference chair for the 2018 SPE International Conference and Exhibition on Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Social Responsibility.
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At the 2018 Offshore Achievement Awards, John Fraser, Sparrows Group’s director for health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) and human resources, was presented with the Above and Beyond Award.
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On 21–22 March, The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) held the Arctic Safety Conference. Now, the PSA has made several of the presentations available for download.
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An overview of some of the trends and issues related to water management for tight oil and gas are discussed, including environmental, sustainability, and legislative issues associated with water handling for hydraulic fracturing.
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With the huge amount of water injection in the industry, the need is paramount for a more scientific approach to materials selection for tubing, especially CRAs. Software-based predictors similar to those developed for CO2 corrosion would improve the economical choice of CRAs.
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Analysis indicates decades of oil production have destabilized localities in an area of approximately 4,000 sq miles populated by small towns, roadways, and a vast network of oil and gas pipelines and storage tanks.
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If safety excellence isn't clearly defined and aligned throughout an organization, it won't be achieved.
