NEWS
OSCC TO FOCUS ON SAFETY IN
LOWER OIL PRICE TIMES
The “economics of safety at $50 oil” is the topic
for this year’s OPITO Safety and Competence
Conference (OSCC) which will take place on 3
November 2015 in Abu Dhabi. OSCC is the only
global annual event wholly focused on safety and
competence in the oil and gas industry.
T
he “economics of safety
at $50 oil” is the topic for
this year’s OPITO Safety
and Competence Conference
(OSCC) which will take place on
3 November 2015 in Abu Dhabi.
OSCC is the only global annual
event wholly focused on safety
and competence in the oil and
gas industry.
With the offshore industry’s
focus firmly on reducing costs and increasing efficiency, this year’s OSCC
will explore how the sector maintains competence and continues to keep
its people safe in a lower oil price environment.
Over 500 delegates and 20 exhibitors are expected at OSCC 2015
where leaders from the oil and gas supply chain and world-renowned
experts in safety will participate in keynote sessions and panel debate on
ways to avoid long-term damage to safety and reputation as a result of
short-term measures that may cut training and development budgets.
David Doig, group chief executive for OPITO said: “With operators
looking for ways to cut costs in the current climate it is imperative that
there are no compromises when it comes to the safety of the workforce
and risk to the environment.
“It is a challenging time for many but the economic conditions cannot
be a reason to relax standards. That said, businesses will be looking
to make savings and we will examine ways in which this can be done
without cutting corners on safety.
“Through a blend of presentations from leaders in oil and gas and
other industries, delegates will be inspired to implement strategies that
increase efficiency while making sure people are not at risk.”
The OSCC is the only global event focused on debating the issues
around safety and competency in the industry in the way it relates
to people. It brings together industry leaders, government bodies,
regulators and training providers to share new thinking and best
practice.
This platform provides an opportunity to hear from safety leaders
from other industries, learn about new thinking, find out more about
global standards and new training practices and network with industry
decision-makers who are committed to making the oil and gas sector
safer for every employee, anywhere in the world.
Last year’s event, which attracted over 400 delegates from 30
countries was opened by the Minister of Energy for the United Arab
Emirates, Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei.
International training standards body, OPITO, devised the event as
part of its drive for common global standards across the oil and gas
industry to improve safety and competence.
The OSCC will be held in the Dusit Thani Hotel in Abu Dhabi. More
information and registration details can be found at www.opito-oscc.com
Original Source: http://www.opito.com/news-article/osccto-focus-on-safety-in-lower-oil-price-times
US JUDGE REJECTS BP’S BID TO
DECREASE $13.7BN FINE FOR
2010 GULF OF MEXICO OIL SPILL
A US judge has rejected BP’s bid to reduce the
maximum civil penalty of $13.7bn it could face
for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill in 2010.
U
S District Judge Carl Barbier agreed with the federal
government claim that BP has to pay a fine of $4,300 per
barrel, rejecting the company’s appeal to pay $3,000 per
barrel as per the coun