COURSE OVERVIEW

 This practical and highly-interactive course includes real-life case studies and exercises where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups and class workshops. This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Environmental Safety Management. It covers the importance of environmental safety in oil and gas operations including the regulatory requirements and best practices; the local and international environmental laws and regulations and specific environmental compliance standards; the principles and processes of environmental impact assessments (EIA) and its application in oil and gas projects; the key components of EMS (ISO 14001 framework); the benefits of implementing EMS in oil and gas; the environmental hazards in oil and gas exploration and production; and conducting risk assessments for environmental safety. 
Further, the course will also discuss the emergency response plans for oil spills and leaks; the role of environmental emergency teams; the major air pollutants in oil and gas operations and the techniques for controlling emissions; handling oil spills and wastewater treatment and best practices for water conservation and reuse in oil fields; the causes and impact of soil contamination in oil operations and remediation techniques for contaminated soil; the types of waste generated in oil and gas production and safe disposal and recycling practices; handling, storing, and disposing hazardous materials in a safety manner; and the regulatory requirements for hazardous waste management. 
 During this interactive course, participants will learn the techniques for preventing oil spills and containment and recovery strategies in case of a spill; designing and implementing environmental monitoring systems; monitoring air, water, and soil quality in oil and gas operations; collecting and interpreting environmental data and compliance with regulatory reporting requirements; the environmental audits and non-compliances; the environmental sustainability reporting, stakeholder engagement and transparency in reporting; the environmental incident investigation techniques, root cause analysis and corrective action plans; the resource efficiency and optimization and managing water, energy, and other resources sustainably; the climate change, carbon management and renewable energy integration in oil and gas; the biodiversity management, environmental risk assessment tools, methodologies and risk mitigation strategies in oil production; the green procurement, sustainable supply chain strategies and life cycle assessments in the oil and gas supply chain; the technological innovations in environmental safety and environmental safety leadership and culture; the best practices in environmental safety management, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental stewardship; and the emerging global trends in environmental regulations and preparing for stricter environmental compliance in oil and gas.