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High Profile Tour; A Powerful Tool in Enhancing Well-Being Conditions of the Workforce
Authors: Boucif Mustapha Nasr-Eddine , Kuwair Majid Ali , El-Chaib Mohamad , Pagar Dinesh , Thomas John Bradley 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
The strongest influence on the workforce within most organizations is "the message from the top." To further demonstrate the company and its contractor's commitment to improve Welfare, a formal program for Welfare engagement with workforce known as the "High profile Welfare tour" was launched.
High-Visibility Welfare Tours are Labor Camp visits by site management team from both contractors and the company to maintain a "see, hear, and feel" approach towards Welfare and to demonstrate their commitment. The Camp visits are innovative because they go beyond the traditional "Welfare Meeting" between clients and contractors by taking management directly to the camps to engage in direct and personal conversations with labors concerning Welfare issues. Instead of reading, or hearing second hand, about Welfare issues, the message is delivered directly from managers to labors. Additionally, complaints or suggestions are raised directly from labors to managers; hence developing a perfect 360° degree communication between the labors and the site management.
Main objectives are to: Demonstrate leadership and commitment by Company and Contractors site management to welfare.Encourage informal discussion between site management and Labors.Identify areas for welfare improvement.Assist in resolving outstanding welfare issues.Follow up and feeding the welfare committee with issues and ensure engagement for timely close-out of arising action.Elevate the level of communication with site and Project management for better understanding and adequate implementation of welfare related issues.Discuss and resolve any emerging issues that are welfare related.Improve moral of employeesDemonstrate our Cuture of Caring
These tours are organized every other week to maintain contact between the labors and their management and to insure a continual improvement of the welfare conditions. Even though we accommodate more than seven thousand workers from different nationalities and different culture and background in four different camps on ZIRKU Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE on the project, we have managed to tackle all the welfare issues on a timely manner and improve significantly their living conditions, as well moral of employees, and didn't receive any major complaint from the labors since we started the program, which resulted into positive mental health.
Eliminate Risk of Dropped Object during Pipe Drifting Operations Drift Catcher Sub
Authors: Karim Islam Khaled , Hammadi Majid Al , Hammadi Yousef Al , Vargas Mario , Khalil Tarek , Dakroury Ahmed Ibrahim , Hajeri Saeed Al , Behiry Rami Essam , Abdelhalim Khaled 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Manual drifting of drill pipes from the derick constitutes a potentially serious risk from dropped objects. When drifting in the derrick, traditionally rig crews manually place the drift in the carrier on the bails and transport it to the Derrickman who will usually be around 90ft above the rig floor. He then has to retrieve it and place it in the drill pipe. When the drill pipe is picked up, the drift falls out of the bottom tool joint and the Roughneck retrieves it to begin the process again.
There is a potential dropped object risk every time for the Derrickman if he mishandles the drift and if it falls toward the rig floor and potentially strikes a member of the rig personnel. This paper will detail the risk of manual drifting in the derick and also present a novel alternative method using a drift catcher sub that eliminates the dropped objects hazard completely – while also saves significant operational time when utilized.
Embedding Learnings from Serious Incidents into Drilling Operations
Authors: Tayab Muhammad R. 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Oil & Gas industry, by nature of its operations, creates a hazardous working environment therefore over the years the industry has developed safe systems (procedural & design) to eliminate or minimise risks. Despite these initiatives often incidents occur resulting in serious injuries, release of gases, equipment damage and other losses. ADCO has established a comprehensive system to reduce both the number and severity of incidents as a part of its HSE Management System which was based on root causes of incidents and embedding learning into work planning. Since 2010, ADCO Drilling has increased its operations and activities significantly in terms of number of rigs, drilled wells and associated services. During the period approximately 500 incident events, including no work related, were recorded, resulting in injuries (300) of varying natures, vehicle (81), property damage (77) and releases of gas (12) & spillages (13) events. It resulted in 104 recordable injuries, 30 vehicle crashes and 10 well control events. Repetitive gap in the implementation of HSEMS required out of the box approach to embed the learning into drilling programme to reduce incidents.
Over 200 Drilling incident investigation root causes and findings were analysed and effectiveness of HSEMS implementation and identification of HSE performance risks were assessed. Gaps in identification of worksite/ job hazards, work planning, leadership, monitoring & inspection and communication accounted for 60% of root causes of incidents. In 2015, barrier analysis for incident event sub type basis was done considering root causes and associated findings and learning from the incident was mapped with barriers in conjunction with risk assessment. The scheme was implanted in 2016 and incident trends, root causes and findings are discussed in this paper. The strengthening of barriers was implemented and there reduction in number of incidents was noted despite increase in rig fleet and exposure to risks. Despite the scheme being in initial stages, it has showed significant potential in incident reduction.
Real World Spill Response Optimisation
Authors: Gibbons Simon 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
There is significant value in understanding the detail around potential events, which could occur as a result of a pipeline release. Modelling of spills can provide opportunity to optimize response, improve response time and effectiveness and reduce environmental impact. Such work provides real cost benefits.
Oil spill modelling tools have been developed to help companies storing hazardous materials to better evaluate where the liquids might go and to assess their interactions within the environment. Predictive simulations on these processes can provide operators with the means to more effectively respond to an incident. Different tools exist to make predictions for overland migration, movement of liquids in surface waters or its fate and transport through the vadose and saturated zones of underlying soils.
The question is will these plans actually assist in a response or will the responders always need to think on their feet and make calls in the field based on limited observations and under challenging conditions?
This paper will outline the principles of the modelling approaches and sets out why the availability of high quality input data is now able to support detailed models of the fate of these liquids. To highlight why model outputs used in response plans can be trusted the paper will then present two real world examples from the same operator. In one instance, an attempted theft led to the contamination of an area of ground, which required remediation. Modelling was used to identify the plausible extent of contamination so that an appropriate investigation could be undertaken and the correct area of contaminated soils removed. In the second example, a third party impact on the same buried pipeline led to a release of kerosene into a nearby stream. In this example, responders were equipped with maps presenting model simulations, which illustrated the potential extent of the oil in the stream. The responders were able to station recovery systems rapidly and in the right locations. Without the simulation plans the extent and environmental impact of the spill would have been much more significant.
The operator's response plans have stood up to two very different incidents and in both cases were supported by output from a range of modelling simulations. The response has undoubtedly saved significant costs by enabling the operator to respond quickly and appropriately to both events. To help in the use of the data generated through the modelling the client also has access to the model outputs via a web-GIS system. This technology allows the office, responders, emergency services and regulators to access all of the relevant information at a location to effectively manage the response. This is now being enhanced further with addition of thermal radiation modelling to account for risks should the released product be ignited.
Asset Integrity in the Offshore Construction Industry - Adopting the Operators’ Best Practices
Authors: Passarella S. 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
The analysis of root causes of the latest Major Accidents in the Oil&Gas industry has shown that there is little correlation between having and religiously following an effective Occupational Health & Safety Management System and the assurance of Asset Integrity. While Asset Integrity may be considered as a well-established framework in offshore drilling and production operations, this is not yet the case for typical offshore construction operations.
Saipem has developed an Asset Integrity Management Model, based on internationally recognized standards, aimed at controlling the risks related to Major Accident Hazards posed by the offshore operations in the company portfolio, including offshore construction.
The model identifies the Safety Case as the key process to analyse Major Accident Scenarios. The Safety Case identifies barriers in place to prevent escalation to major events and, when failing to prevent, at least to mitigate final consequences. Barriers entail a mix of three main types of Safety Critical Elements: Equipment, Competences and Procedures.
While the identification and assurance of Performance Standards of (Safety Critical) Equipment is systematic and supported by a consolidated approach, the same cannot always be said for Safety Critical Competences and Safety Critical Procedures, due to their "soft" nature.
As for Equipment, where key parameters outline the expected performance (e.g. functionality, reliability/availability, vulnerability), for Safety Critical Competences and Safety Critical Procedures an equivalent set shall be established.
Another major challenge is posed by setting meaningful and effective KPIs to monitor all key elements that contribute to building Asset Integrity. Examples are Performance Standards of Safety Critical Elements, Management of Change, Procurement & Design of Equipment, Document Management, Communication & Awareness.
Asset Integrity lagging and leading indicators are available in the literature, especially for Process Safety, but in the field of offshore construction, this is not the case.
Saipem is pioneering the implementation of an Asset Integrity approach onboard Offshore Construction Vessels, addressing in particular non-marine Safety Critical Equipment, Competences and Procedures.
Offshore Medical Evacuation - The Malaysian Experience
Authors: Sivapirathoshan Shanty 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
A study was carried out on the current trends of medical evacuations from offshore oil and gas installations in Malaysia to tertiary medical care provided at a tertiary hospital onshore. The purpose of this study is to investigate the reasons for the increase of offshore medical evacuations in Malaysia, how incidents involving workers can be reduced, how to ensure that workers truthfully answer their Health Declaration forms before they go offshore and are the medical personnel offshore adequately prepared to deal with medical emergencies.
Information was obtained from medical evacuations done for an oil and gas company in Malaysia over the last five (5) years from 2013 to 2017. An analysis was done to distinguish the different types of medical evacuations (medical illness or injury related). A review of published literature was also done to supplement the data obtained.
It was discovered that about eighty percent (80%) of the all medical evacuations were illness related and not as a result of injuries. Infectious and lifestyle diseases were found to be the main cause of illness related medical evacuations. These findings show that the majority of medical evacuations are not occupational related. It can be concluded that the number of medical evacuations could have been reduced if Fitness to Work medical examinations were done in accordance to the set guidelines and workers had truthfully filled out their Health Declaration forms.
This paper will increase the body of knowledge on medical evacuations in the oil and gas industry. It will also encourage other research to be done and papers to be written on medical evacuations in the Asian region.
A Solid Response to External Stakeholders Requires a Solid Internal Organisation
Authors: Luca C. W. , de Koning S. A. 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
How does a company organise itself to deal with societal challenges? Non-Technical Risks or those challenges and opportunities related to external stakeholders, have become a normal part of business. These risks are expressions of the concerns, expectations and wishes that stakeholders place upon companies. This is compounded by the external environment becoming more complex and demanding, with a myriad of regulations and with many, often contradicting or challenging expectations. If not well-managed, non-technical risks cause significant project delays, budget overruns and/or reputation damage.
Therefore, for a consistent and equivocal response to external stakeholders, a company needs to streamline its internal organisation.
This paper discusses the way Shell re-aligned its internal organisation to give proper balance to technical, commercial and external considerations in investment and operational decision making. This required management taking full accountability for non-technical risk integration. And, in support, the External Relations department was assigned the responsibility to coordinate and align non-technical risks across the many non-technical functions and to integrate with the technical and commercial teams. The existing risk management process was used for timely identification, assessment, quantification, prioritisation and mitigation of non-technical risks, and full integration in decision making processes.
The key to success is to remain focused on creating well-informed dialogue amongst business decision makers. If that happens, mitigating actions will be resourced properly and will be taken in a timely and proactive manner; investment decisions will be taken with a realistic view on non-technical risks. In the case of Shell, the necessary processes and tools already existed in the company, and only needed better application from a non-technical risk perspective. The real challenge however, was to create a cultural change across the company to: Improve the cooperation between the various non-technical functions.Align these functions with capital project and operational decision making.Ensure managers and decision makers properly value and balance non-technical considerations with technical and commercial ones.
The journey of improving non-technical risk integration is primarily one of changing the company culture. It creates an organisation that is more humble, transparent and flexible in responding to societal challenges and expectations, and, importantly, it creates a company that is better adapted to the demands of society and, as a result, leads to better business outcomes.
Experimental Investigation of Bio-Degradable Environmental Friendly Drilling Fluid Additives Generated from Waste
Authors: Al-saba M. T. , Amadi K. W. , Al-Hadramy K. O. , Dushaishi M. F. , Al-Hameedi A.. , Alkinani H.. 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
With the increase in the environmental awareness across the oil and gas industry along with the strict environmental regulations related to drilling waste management, different practices have been applied to reduce the impact of drilling waste on the environment such as slim-hole drilling, effective solid control equipment, and environmental friendly drilling fluid additives. The main objective of these techniques is to reduce the volume of the disposed contaminated drill cuttings, therefore, reducing both impact on the environment and the cost related to drilling waste handling.
This paper investigates the feasibility of using bio-degradable waste as an environmental friendly drilling fluid additives. A comprehensive experimental evaluation of different bio-degradable waste materials has been carried out to investigate their effectiveness in improving the different properties of water-based drilling fluids. These waste materials, which were prepared in-house, include but not limited to grass, corncobs, sugar cane, pomegranate peel, soya bean peel, etc. The additives were evaluated at different concentrations and mixtures and the various drilling fluids properties were measured, such as filtration, pH, and rheological properties. The filtration properties were evaluated using the standard low pressure low temperature API filter press.
The results showed that some materials such as soya bean peel powder reduced the fluid loss up to 60% and improved the yield point and the gel strength up to 330 % and 640% with minor to no effect on the plastic viscosity, suggesting the applicability of using both additives as a rheology modifier and a filtration control agent. Other materials such as henna and tamarind gum outer reduced the pH dramatically, suggesting their applicability in being used as pH control agents, especially when drilling through cement.
These promising results showed a good potential for these environmental friendly drilling fluid additives (EFDFA) that were generated from waste material to be used as an alternative for some of the toxic materials currently used in the industry. Using these additives, will contribute towards reducing both; the impact on the environment as well as the overall cost of drilling fluids and drilling waste handling.
Addressing Human Performance in the Workplace through a Multidisciplinary Approach
Authors: Irikannu Ugochi 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
There have been many changes in the oil and gas industry in the past few years. An organization's ability to change has become a major competitive advantage. Employees must remain flexible, agile and patient to get through the changes effectively and remain productive. Human Performance is the way people, culture, equipment, work systems and processes interact as a system. The Human performance model can be used to address fatigue and stress, factors of human performance that can impact workforce safety. A workshop was developed for the workforce using SMEs from Medical, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee wellness. This approach was used to: 1. Explain the connections between fatigue, stress, human performance and safety 2. Present physical and psychological wellbeing resources available in the workplace: Resilience training, EAP, and Wellness programs 3. Provide personal strategies for improving wellbeing.
Raising the Bar for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Management in the Oil and Gas Industry
Authors: Gray Anna 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
IPIECA provides leadership on environmental issues for the oil and gas (O&G) industry through anticipating challenges, enabling improvements and informing members on key issues; a key platform for this is the use of training workshops, such as the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (BES) Peer-to-Peer Workshop Series.
The BES Peer-to-Peer Workshop Series is highly beneficial for oil and gas industry practitioners. The platform allows increased awareness, uptake and operationalization of the BES approach and good practices by oil and gas companies, thus enabling companies to improve performance. Attendees receive comprehensive up-to-date training in BES; awareness of latest expectations, good practices, tools and practical examples associated with BES management in the oil and gas; ideas on how to build the business case for BES action within their organisations; benefits of insights around shared perspectives – challenges, opportunities and experiences from industry representatives; and, excellent networking opportunity with like-minded people in O&G industry.
The workshop has been held in Paris, Houston and Bangkok, reaching 150+ individuals and 30+ oil and gas companies. To measure workshop success, IPIECA survey attendees. We evaluate whether BES management awareness has increased, participant critique of the workshop and, participant uptake of BES approaches and IPIECA guidance. To-date, results gathered from post-workshop surveys have been very positive. Attendees particularly highlight the quality of the workshop materials and the opportunity to hear case studies from industry professionals.
The training workshops are a unique forum for industry outreach, particularly in regions that have only more recently begun developing their O&G resources. The next Peer-to-Peer Workshop is planned for May 2018, in South Africa.
Development and Testing a New Surface Drilling Blow Out Preventer Bop Activation Technology
Authors: Affleck Michael , Gilleland Monty 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
When drilling and experiencing a well control event, the decision to either function the shear and seal BOP with pipe in the hole or evacuate the rig before shutting in the well is a complex one. Many human and technical influences come into play in a highly time dependent, often escalating situation. At this time pressured moment the crew concerned fully appreciates that the consequences of their actions are likely to be significant.
A new BOP activation technology has been developed and tested to assist the operations team in making better (safer) decisions at this critically unsafe time. The paper will explain the core system components and detail the testing methodology adopted to facilitate field introduction of this new technology in Saudi Arabia.
At its core, a bespoke safety critical wireless communications solution has been developed which when coupled to robust electrical control and hydraulic power unit hardware, provides a rig upgrade solution when the planned well conditions warrant. It should be noted that the system is a supplementary well control technology designed to operate alongside existing, conventional BOP control systems as opposed to other attempted methods that seek to replace reliable, proven and heavily regulated equipment. The technology is novel in that no technology has been previously developed and tested that allows well shut-in following rig evacuation on land or jack-up rig installations.
Significant learnings captured during the development project, including the testing phase will be shared, with a look forward to full operational deployment considerations such as integration with existing rig technology.