HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

Over the last years there has been a cardinal shift in the Russian and Caspian oil and gas industry towards enforcing better HSE standards and protecting the environment. However recent pipeline accidents and $5 billion damage caused to the nature of Sakhalin Island indicate that a lot still needs to be done. On top of that recent reports show that CIS region countries still hold one of the top places in the world in fatalities and accidents in the Oil & Gas sector. It comes as no surprise that an increasing number of petroleum companies in the CIS region are currently investing billions of Dollars to ensure good HSE standards compliance.

LUKoil is leading the way with its 2006-2010 HSE Program where the company is investing over $1 billion to improve occupational safety, working environment, safety arrangements as well as emergency prevention and response. The Program implementation will allow LUKoil to substantially reduce risks related to breakdowns, incidents, fires and emergencies and mitigate risks caused by occupational accidents and diseases. On top of that LUKoil is planning to spend over $1.7 billion in the next 4 years on its Environmental Program.

TNK-BP’s Occupational Safety Program for 2006-2010 also incorporates over $180 million per year of investments to be spent on mitigating personal injuries of its employees and introducing new and best international practices in providing safe work environments.

O&G contains fresh and exclusive articles, interviews and case studies that profile the key policies, strategies and trends that energy stakeholders in the CIS region countries are adopting to maximize the regional markets of Russia and the Caspian. We will bring up-to-date with major HSE investment programs and new innovative technologies which are required to ensure industrial, occupational and environmental safety standards compliance as well as protect environmentally sensitive regions of West and East Siberia, Sakhalin Island and Caspian, Barents and Kara seas.

Example features

Furthering knowledge and safety – Hugh Williams, Chief Executive of International Marine Contractors Association, is discussing how to reduce accidents and improve health and safety standards in offshore environments

Built to last – A brief look at the history of company Carhartt, the leading producer of industrial workwear and protective clothing

Reducing risk is an investment in life – Petter A. Stenersen from company Helly Hansen is discussing why ultimate protection and comfort is paramount for Personal Protective Equipment