HSE IN ENERGY CONFERENCE

Better health and well-being of the population makes an important contribution to the economic development of countries globally. Hear about the latest strategies and programmes that will aid the physical, mental and social welfare of people.

With increased focus on energy transition, environmental sustainability is now more than ever at the top of the oil and gas industry agenda, with companies working to reduce their carbon footprint and ensure more climate-conscious operations. Hear how Egypt is supporting the oil and gas industry regionally on their carbon-neutral journey.

Companies’ commitment to high HSE standards builds employees’ trust and reflects positively on their reputation and brand. However, every company chooses a slightly different approach to achieving this goal. Why and how do companies make their choice on whether to prioritise safety culture, process safety, communication between assets, digital technologies or business continuity? How often should these strategic priorities be reviewed and updated? Given the existing HSE strategic framework, how well prepared were energy firms to cope with the multiple challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic?

The recent COP26 meeting has put climate change and companies’ decarbonisation efforts further under the spotlight. As a result, how are companies adapting their strategies to accelerate the transition to net zero? How much emphasis is being placed on ESGs and how does it affect profitability? With the ongoing industry transition, what will the oil and gas company business model look like in 2030?

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The recent global turmoil has shifted the industry’s focus on improving efficiency, resilience, cutting costs and ensuring profitability. What practical steps can oil and gas companies take to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions with minimal or no effect on the bottom line? How did the pandemic affect companies’ journeys towards net zero? What Circular Economy principles and strategies are the most relevant to Egypt, North Africa and the Mediterranean? And have companies implemented any of them?

In recent years, the general health and wellbeing of employees started drawing more attention, including the perception of mental health. Being a sensitive subject, the issue of mental health can at times be difficult to convey – how are companies addressing this problem? Has the outbreak of the pandemic highlighted the importance of mental wellbeing further? How are companies creating a responsible and caring culture that helps employees to perform at the best of their potential? What procedures are helping to ensure that all aspects of physical wellbeing are kept at their best across the entire oil and gas supply chain?

Having faced the biggest economic disruption in years, the role of technology in the oil and gas industry has become more important than ever. Which parts of the oil and gas value chain can benefit the most from new technologies? Which smart digital solutions have the biggest potential to revolutionise HSE across Egypt, North Africa and the Mediterranean’s oil and gas businesses? What are the biggest challenges when deploying digital technologies in the HSE fields?

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Strong and effective leadership has always been instrumental in delivering high HSE standards. Do leaders have an even more important role to play in ensuring HSE best practices in the post-pandemic world? How has the concept and perception of an effective safety culture been affected by COVID-19? Do leadership and employees alike take health and safety precautions more seriously now?