Control to Assurance – A Re-Imagined Health Safety and Environment HSE Leadership in the Oil and Gas Industry

Okenyi, Kingsley; Ogbodu, Ejiro; Apena, Abayomi; Olagunju, Olalekan Seun

doi:10.2118/208231-ms

Day 3 Wed, August 04, 2021 2021

DOI: 10.2118/208231-ms

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Control to Assurance – A Re-Imagined Health Safety and Environment HSE Leadership in the Oil and Gas Industry

Kingsley Okenyi¹,

Ejiro Ogbodu²,

Abayomi Apena³

et al.

Abstract: The importance of HSE in oil and gas activities especially in drilling operations cannot be overemphasized. Over the years, many systems of how to reduce and eliminate HSE challenges in our operations have been implemented. These systems keep changing to meet goal zero target. Despite the implementation and the published advances in HSE approaches and tools, HSE performance continues to be at least one incident above target which is Goal Zero. This paper is focused on identifying if the Best Val… Show more

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The Magic Bullet for Safety Citizenship: The Combined Impact of Leadership and Safety Culture

Egbe

2023

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High-risk organizations are continuously striving to minimize risks and establish a safe working environment. While technology and high standards are crucial, a core aspect of an effective safety management system lies in safe human behavior. The primary aim of this study was to provide an understanding of some of the human and organizational factors that influence safety behavior of employees in the oil and gas industry. Transformational and transactional styles of leadership were explored along with assessing safety culture with a view to understand their influence on safety behaviors. The commonly investigated form of safety behavior is Safety Compliance, which is seen as the answer to achieving positive safety results. However, in order to go above and beyond, in other words, taking ownership and accountability of safety, another form of behavior is crucial, called the Safety Citizenship Behavior (SCB), which has gained a lot of attention in the past years. In addition to leadership styles, various leader attributes (e.g. leader fairness, trust) were examined in terms of their influence in safety context. Data was gathered from about 200 employees in the oil and gas sector using the highly recognized measures like the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire. Mediation and moderation effects were tested based on Baron and Kenny's guidelines. The results highlighted interesting findings as they threw light on the pivotal role played by trust in influencing safety behaviors, particularly SCBs. Similar effect was seen with regards to fairness and personal identification with the leader; due to its strong correlation with trust. In addition, safety culture, which has been emphasized in the safety/risk literature over 40 years also showed up as a stronger predictor of safety compliance, whereby subordinates’ safety compliance was reinforced with a strong safety culture. The augmentation effect of transformational leadership, which is known to build on transactional leadership were also investigated, however, the results did not offer as much support as in the literature. This brings into question the considerable emphasis placed on transformational leadership, particularly where prioritization of safety is key. The results will aid organizations analyze their safety leadership training programs. Further, it also helps leaders understand key attributes they need to embed in interactions with their immediate and wider teams to bring about positive impact on safety. Lastly, the study also highlights the concept of SCB, which is a significant aspect in building an accountable and mindful safety culture.

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The Magic Bullet for Safety Citizenship: The Combined Impact of Leadership and Safety Culture

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2023

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Empathetic Leadership and Purpose-Driven Strategies in the Global CCUS Landscape - Deliberating the Economic Feasibility and Prudent Risk Mitigation for the Implementation of CCUS within the North American and Global Ecosystem - Scrutinizing Ecosystem Consequences and Alleviating HS Hazards, with an Emphasis on Rigorous Well Testing and Enhanced Safety Protocols

Khan,

Louis,

Manzoor

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The primary source for energy generation, meeting the growing needs of industrialization and transportation, has been the oil and gas industry. However, the overuse of fossil fuels has led to severe environmental consequences. In response to this concern, the Paris Agreement was initiated, aiming for Net Zero emissions by 2050. As a result, companies have been actively searching for sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels, with carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) emerging as one of the most promising solutions. CCUS involves post-combustion carbon capture, pre-combustion, and oxyfuel combustion methods. Ongoing research is focused on evaluating the economic viability and optimization of CCUS projects, as well as exploring their potential in different geological formations. This research paper specifically examines the untapped potential of reutlizing abundant oil and gas wells for CCUS. The study presents a groundbreaking approach to sustainable resource utilization and conducts in-depth analyses of various CCUS methods. The paper also addresses the economic and technical challenges that arise during the transition from oil and gas extraction to CCUS, emphasizing the importance of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) practices and rigorous well testing. It provides a comprehensive understanding of potential hurdles and viable solutions, focusing on the efficient integration of CCUS technologies with existing infrastructure. The importance of purpose-driven strategies and compassionate leadership in the global context of CCUS is highlighted by this research. Empathetic leadership ensures that the shift from traditional extraction to CCUS goes more smoothly by acknowledging the human element of the process and looking out for the welfare of affected communities as well as the workforce. Purpose-driven strategies provide a holistic approach to sustainable resource utilization by coordinating industry goals with more general environmental objectives. When navigating the challenges of repurposing oil and gas wells for CCUS, policymakers and industry stakeholders can benefit greatly from this nuanced perspective. The research aims to contribute to the understanding of sustainable resource utilization and promote the adoption of CCUS as a significant component in fulfilling global climate targets. By amalgamating technical processes, environmental considerations, HSE standards, and well testing protocols, this research provides valuable insights for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers interested in the sustainable and innovative repurposing of abandoned hydrocarbon wells for CCUS.

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