bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Methodological and Training Approach for Integrated and Sustainable Community Investment
Authors: Turati Piera Raffaella , Valotti Elisabetta 
Published: July 2010

Abstract
Oil companies invest huge amounts of money to support local communities' development. Often the impact of these efforts both on the targeted communities and on corporate reputation is not easily recognizable and/or measured and evaluated.
The paper summarizes the methodological approach developed and adopted by eni e&p division, aiming at: supporting and promoting the adoption of a standard management system for Community Investment, including the measurement of investment effectiveness on the communities and on the business, and the evaluation of the impact on corporate reputation and stakeholders satisfaction;undertaking Community Investment initiatives, promoting a process of sustainable development.
The following methodological approach objectives will be presented: to strengthen Company's reputation through projects enhancing a process of local sustainable development;to design, implement and monitor projects, responding to the community needs, sustainable in the medium-long term;to achieve deep knowledge of the socio-economic local context;to build up good capacity for anticipating possible risks, minimizing negative effects while exploiting opportunities;to clearly define project goals, expected results and activities.
The central part of the paper consists in: a short description of the adopted operational tool, aiming at improving internal competences in analysis, planning, management and monitoring/evaluation of Community Investment initiatives.a description of the training process, underlying the aspects of integration with Company's structures in charge of internal training and highlighting the wide diffusion of the training process within the company.

Conclusion
The implementation period is ongoing, hence an accurate impact evaluation on the corporate reputation is not feasible yet. In spite of this, in its first year, the application of the described methodology offered a better knowledge of the socio-economic context related to the operational activities, and a clearer and widely shared definition of the Community Investment. This would lead to set up new bases for the elaboration and the implementation of Community Investment initiatives, answering the communities' needs, suitable to promote a local, fair and sustainable development and to consolidate company reputation in the reference context.
Importance of a Contractor Engineering HSE Performance Evaluation for Realization of Engineering HSE requirements into Plant Design
Authors: Tanigawa K. , Kobayashi K. 
Published: July 2010

Abstract
This paper discusses the requisite engineering contractor capability for realizing the inclusion of the Engineering HSE requirements into the plant design. Engineering HSE is the terminology utilized by our company to describe technical safety, loss prevention, risk management and environmental requirements.
In addition, for the purpose of selecting a competent engineering contractor, the importance of evaluating the contractor Engineering HSE performance is discussed, which involves their awareness, understanding and behaviors required for incorporating the Engineering HSE requirements into the plant design.
Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for the evaluation of the engineering contractor is described and it is proposed that a document outlining the KPI should be submitted by the engineering contractor at the bidding stage of FEED and EPC projects.
Real-Time Tracking of Radioactive Assets
Authors: Griffith A. , Altamirano A. , Corak A. , Smith T. , Strubberg C. 
Published: July 2010

Abstract
Schlumberger has a 50-year history of using radioactive sources for various applications within its reservoir characterization portfolio. Hundreds of sealed sources are in use around the world at any given moment, so it is necessary to have in place strict controls governing the manufacture, transport, storage and utilization of these sources in order to meet local and international regulatory requirements.
Regulations governing the use of radioactive sources are tightening; in light of this, a series of new initiatives were created to strengthen the security of radioactive storage facilities around the world. One such initiative involves improving controls currently in place for radioactive source movements outside the storage facilities.
In early 2008, a feasibility study was commissioned by the company on methods of tracking source movements upon leaving a storage facility. The results of this study led to the creation and subsequent field test of the Real-Time Tracking of Radioactive Assets (RTRA) system. This system is comprised of a series of modular components that, in conjunction with an authentication- based human interface, provide the ability to determine the exact location of each radioactive source transport container and the status of any sources present inside.
As of October 2009, the system is in the final phases of field testing, with a worldwide deployment scheduled to begin in 2010.
"Lives in My Hands": A Driving Safety Campaign for Transport Contractors
Authors: Akhmetov Marat , Tate Derek , Alary Franck 
Published: July 2010

Abstract
A major oilfield services company has a project management group that, through the course of its business operations, travels over 38 million miles a year. This is an extremely large exposure to an activity that is the largest common cause of fatalities in the oil and gas industry. To exacerbate this exposure, 75% of this driving is subcontracted. Successfully managing contractors and subcontractors is a challenging task in our industry. Within the contracted group, there are approximately 200 transport contractors and logistic providers, and about 3,000 contracted vehicles operated by 8,000 different drivers. The escalating use of contractors came with an escalating and significant increase in the motor vehicle crash rate (MVCR). Vehicle rollovers within the contract group represented 11 crashes out of a total of 18 for the company over a 1-year period from May 2007 to May 2008. And some accidents had dramatic consequences, including one fatality and several major environmental spills. In order to manage the increased exposure and reverse negative trends, it was deemed critical to go beyond traditional approaches addressed by contractor management fundamentals.
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of a driving safety campaign aimed at transport contractors. The campaign contributed significantly to improved driving performance, with reductions in both the frequency and severity of transport-contractor–related incidents. The safety program was launched in 2008 on managed projects worldwide. The initiative analyzed existing performance, defined targets to ensure utmost positive impact, established clear roles and responsibilities, formalized package content in five languages, and implemented systematic monitoring processes to measure impact. The campaign materials put a strong emphasis on professionalism and on associated responsibilities with slogans such as: "I'm a professional driver," "Professional drivers don't…," and "Lives are in my hands." The paper also describes the campaign tool box that was developed to support the initiative.
This program has created a solid foundation for further improvements in land transport safety.
In a a typical well construction project, where operational continuity is imperative, field logistics is a key component that can have a significant impact on the project's success. Crashes, and other transport-related events, can cause significant delays which dramatically impact operational continuity. As well as this direct impact on NPT, another factor of even greater concern is the fact that crashes can cause other irreparable losses: human lives, life-altering injuries, and environmental damage.
Best Practices in ESHIA: Challenges and Successes of Barzan Project in Qatar
Authors: Fragu Laurent , Bagchi Niran , Raja Mohsin 
Published: July 2010

Abstract
The Barzan Project is the latest addition to Qatar's domestic natural gas portfolio aimed at providing continuous and reliable energy supplies to power the country's rapid economic and industrial growth. Phase 1 of the project consists originally of two 850 MMscf/D onshore gas processing trains with an option for a third train (currently being redesigned as 950 MMscf/D trains). The first Barzan gas train is expected to become operational by 2014 and will be operated by RasGas Company Limited (RasGas) on behalf of the project's main shareholders, Qatar Petroleum (QP) and ExxonMobil.
In light of a young and dynamic regulatory environment with an ever-increasing national awareness for environmental protection, the Barzan Project underwent a rigorous environmental permitting review. The cornerstone of this process was a comprehensive Environmental, Socioeconomic and Health Impact Assessment (ESHIA), which comprised several first-of-a- kind initiatives and innovations for impact assessments in Qatar. A critical component of the ESHIA was the assessment and incorporation of best available environmental controls and impact mitigation/monitoring measures, which when implemented, are expected to form the basis for environmental leadership in Qatar.
This paper discusses the challenges, innovations and key achievements of one of the most comprehensive impact assessments undertaken in Qatar, while at the same time providing an overview of the Qatari environmental permitting process. A primary focus of the paper is the leading position taken by the Barzan Project in the use of environmental controls and impact mitigation/monitoring measures that not only meet, but, in many instances, exceed national regulatory environmental control requirements. These key measures include: Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission levels of less than 15 ppmv for gas turbines and 9 ppmv for boilersComprehensive waste heat recovery system for primary steam generation—minimizes need for additional boilersOver 99.4% sulfur recovery—the highest in QatarUse of saltwater cooling towers to minimize cooling seawater consumption—the first for a LNG/natural gas facility in QatarUse of 0.0005% drift eliminators to minimize cooling tower salt dispersion and depositionCommitment to implement Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program to minimize fugitive Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissionsComprehensive design flare minimization measures, including process gas recycling and smokeless flare operationReclamation and recycling of monoethylene glycol (MEG) to reduce MEG consumption and eventual disposalFirst oil/gas project in Qatar to proactively excavate and restore a cultural heritage site within project boundariesProject commitment to turtle nesting surveys and coral relocation in areas potentially impacted by planned nearshore pipeline installation
Risk Characterisation and Effects Monitoring Used to Evaluate Cost/environmental Benefit of Installing Improved Produced Water Treatment Technology on the Ekofisk Field (North Sea)
Authors: Pinturier Laurence , Garpestad Eimund , Moltu Ulf E. , Lura Harald 
Published: July 2010

Abstract
Norway has since 1998 developed a policy based on the "Zero Harmful Discharge" principle regulating the discharges of produced water (PW) based on the potential environmental effects of its components. A challenge linked to this policy is to assess the risk for the marine environment associated to the main components in the discharges. This risk characterisation will ultimately determine the measure to be implemented on a platform such as chemical substitution, installation of additional PW cleaning technology. A second challenge is to document the environmental benefits of the selected technology in a "Zero harmful impact" perspective. This implies that environmental monitoring tools that can be applied in field and for which enough knowledge are available to conclude on the impact level. These challenges were addressed for the Ekofisk field where additional PW cleaning technology has been installed in order to meet the "Zero Harmful Discharge" objective. A joint industry project was launched to document the environmental benefit of the technology selected based on novel monitoring techniques. Blue mussel and cod were exposed to realistic concentrations of produced water from the Ekofisk field in controlled short and long term experiments to establish exposure and effect concentration threshold levels for a series of responsive biomarkers. These biomarkers were thereafter applied in field monitoring before and after implementation of improved PW treatment technology at the field. The monitoring confirmed a reduction of the environmental footprint measured by biomarkers together with a reduction in discharge of oil in PW. This environmental footprint is seen as individual effect in a limited area, smaller than the predicted risk area. The results confirm the value of bio-monitoring tools for assessing environmental impact linked to PW discharges, but also the conservatism built in the environmental risk management tool in use in Norway as a decision tool for selecting measures based on a cost-environmental benefit approach.
Innovative System Promotes Cost Effective Identification of Regulatory Requirements for a Global Oilfield Service Company
Authors: Roy Meagan M. , Hunter Brian , Leuterman Arthur J. 
Published: July 2010

Abstract
Maintaining global environmental compliance for oil and gas industry service companies can oftentimes be a challenge. The identification and communication of the appropriate rules and regulations is the fundamental operational control for all facility activities. Some of the specific challenges for a global regulatory requirement identification system include language barriers, complex national and local requirements, a wide range of regulatory approaches, and the application and enforcement of rules for major industrial dischargers to small oilfield service operations.
Personnel with environmental regulatory knowledge and those with knowledge about facility operations frequently have difficulty communicating when attempting to identify appropriate regulatory requirements. This paper introduces an innovative system that combines a structured approach to regulatory review along with supporting communication software that addresses the challenge of sharing information within a company. This system enables company personnel to become intimately knowledgeable with the day-to-day, multilevel compliance status of their respective facilities in a cost-effective manner.
This approach supports QHSE management systems, such as ISO 14000, and promotes a proactive, consistent global approach to protect the environment and maintain regulatory compliance. The paper will introduce the innovative approach to identify requirements for air, water, waste, spill prevention, and the general rules and process to use a structured communication tool to digest and outline summary requirements related to specific facility activities. The resulting system will help global oilfield operators to continue to move forward with improved environmental performance and regulatory compliance.
Developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) For Energy Consumption and Air Emissions versus Material Recovery and Removal Methods Applied for the Frigg & Mcp01 Cessation Project in the North Sea
Authors: Moltu Ulf E. , Aavik Gunnar 
Published: July 2010

Abstract
Frigg & MCP01 Cessation Project (FCP) is the largest decommissioning project undertaken in recent years and includes removal of six topsides, three steel jackets and sealines with an estimated total weight of 92000 metric tonnes. Different methods have been applied from single and module based lifts to "piece small" dismantling and removal. Experience from the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) made before the project showed that data available for energy consumption and air emissions was inadequate to establish a realistic picture of these matters in the EIA. Strict requirements for material management were set and an environmental accounting system was developed enabling tracking of material between offshore and onshore destinations and related energy consumption. Included are emissions from fuel consumption during preparation works offshore, standby and support vessels, heavy lift vessel and flotels.
The generic Key Performance Indicators (KPI) established for energy consumption and air emissions versus material recovery and removal method can be applied for similar decommissioning activities in order to improve the quality of EIA or other means used when evaluating the impact from planned projects for decision purposes.
The KPIs developed can also be used in life cycle analysis in the planning of new fields and in particular on identifying main areas where reduced energy consumption and air emissions can be achieved.
Generic KPIs have been established for energy consumption and air emissions versus amount of steel removed, energy consumption and air emissions versus removal method used and type of installation removed. The KPIs are split on offshore work, onshore work and transport to shore per kilometre and from onshore site to final destination. An equation has been established where the energy consumption and emissions can be calculated for offshore decommissioning projects.
Barge Mounted Coil Tubing - An Operational Safety Case Study in South China Sea
Authors: Razak M Hairi , Yusoff Afendy , Wibisono Rahmat 
Published: July 2010

Abstract
Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB) is one of major oil and gas companies in South East Asia. It has had years of experience operating coil tubing unit (CTU) on relatively large oil and gas field platforms. Vast of field experience and project lessons learned have been captured, refined and eventually embedded in the company's CTU standard operating procedures. These have lead to zero lost-time incidents (LTIs) cases in 5 years of CTU operations particularly offshore Terengganu in South China Sea. The CTU operations are often complex and involve heavy lifting, weighty machineries, minimal deck space and long working hours. Hence, to achieve such a record through out the 12 months in a year with 2 units running concurrently is definitely something to be noted.
In February 2009, PCSB embarked on it first barge mounted CTU operation at offshore Terengganu. The option was choosen to access marginal field with small platform deck space and limited crane capacities. These include the process of lifting heavy equipment from workbarge with 60 degree angle to a 50 ft high platform during high swell, having to mobilize crews back and fourth from workbarge to platform and rigging up in dynamic condition. Furthermore, it was the first time the work barge crews experienced such operation and communication constraints due to remote and weather conditions further complicated the situation.
Knowing that field experience is almost zero for mounted barge CTU operations in PCSB fields, resources and time has been put to ensure that the HSE track record is intact. Starting with Project Risk Assessment (PRA) which involved all contractors and field operator personnel, the team then analyzed of the whole campaign chain. This paper will review PCSB project success experiences and lesson learns on how to do CT operation from Barge within small platform during moonson season with high level of safety.
An Epidemiological Surveillance System for Employees Exposed to Extreme Temperatures
Authors: Alvarez Adalberto , Martins Joyce , Rincon Ana Maria 
Published: July 2010

Abstract
Skin problems, resulting from heat, are mainly caused in field workers through long periods of exposure to sun rays. In operational fields, there can be times when the local temperature will exceed 30°C, provoking an increase in body temperature that leads to significant changes in the skin (i.e., increase in perspiration, dermatitis, and eczemas), which can affect the quality of life and performance in the company's workers. In addition to skin irritation, excessive exposure to the sun can also cause cornea problems and can potentially lead to dehydration after the journey.
In addition to heat stress, employees working in excessively cold working environments can experience cold stress, which can potentially lead to hypothermia. To combat these stresses, an epidemiological surveillance system for employees exposed to extreme temperatures has been developed. This system allows companies to analyze and apply operational controls to minimize heat and cold stress.
Even though it is difficult to predict who will be affected by heat or cold stress and when, companies realize that certain environmental factors can affect an individual's response to heat or cold (i.e., ambient air temperature, radiant heat, air movement, conduction, and relative humidity).
Best Environmental Practices for Seismic Exploration in Tropical Rainforest
Authors: Westlund David , Thurber Mark William 
Published: July 2010

Abstract
Seismic exploration programs conducted in remote tropical regions typically emphasize operational efficiencies, security and safety, sometimes at the expense of mitigating environmental impacts in these highly sensitive environments.
Gran Tierra Energy Inc. and Walsh Environmental Scientists and Engineers have developed a set of benchmark environmental standards in Peru, based on 15 years of experience in the Amazon, that address significant impacts without putting onerous demands on the seismic contractor or inflating costs.
Significant direct impact mitigations include: minimizing clearing of rainforest vegetation for heliports, camps, drop zones and seismic lines; effective control of waste management practices in remote areas; journey management on roads; rivers and helicopter flights to reduce disturbance of sensitive wildlife areas. Significant indirect impact mitigations include: minimizing disturbance of normal community and economic activities in remote villages and small rivers; limiting access to remote areas by not opening trails or clearing rivers which facilitate pet collection, charcoal production, hunting and timber harvest.
The principal best practices include: no new road construction; limiting line widths and sizes of camps; restricting boat use; helicopter flight path restrictions, especially near sensitive areas; avoidance of Biologically Sensitive Areas (BSAs) in ground operations, restrictions on wood use, hunting, fishing and pet collection; removal of all non-biodegradable waste from project site; environmental education; transparent access negotiations, and community employment.
Investments in these benchmark environmental best practices for seismic exploration results in fewer impacts and good stakeholder relations for later phases of exploration
Impact on Administration of Health Programs through Organization Management Key Indicators
Authors: Castillo Noe , Jimenez Nydia , Oteo Paulina 
Published: July 2010

Abstract
One of the greatest challenges that a company can encounter when implementing an occupational health program is to achieve provable added value for the company and for employees through key indicators. These indicators enable us to identify how our programs help improve employees' life quality when they join the company, during their stay in the job, and when they leave the company.
This paper demonstrates how the company has used simple indicators to successfully measure the effects on costs, effectiveness, and time, as well as to track the improvement of employees' health. These improvements are reflected in reduced absenteeism and in increased productivity.
The outcome so far obtained has indicated that good administration of a health program measured with key performance indicators can lead to direct benefits to the employees, community, and company, while providing improved performance and satisfaction to all parties.