The social and environmental impacts associated with major incidents and a desire to reduce risks in oil and gas E&P activities in the Niger Delta compels the operator to develop and implement health, safety and environmental management systems. The OGP1  (former E&P forum) model typically provides the framework for developing these programs. Service companies actively support E&P operations in the Niger Delta providing a complex diversity of services to the industry and having varied levels of competency in the development and implementation of HSE management programs. Where a service company has overseas affiliations, the HSE management programs are typically modeled after the parent organization's. These programs typically meet international standards2–3 , the OGP model inclusive. However, for indigenous companies, their programs are typically ‘off-the-shelf packages approaching, but not meeting elements of the OGP model.

There ia a compelling business case to reduce acccidents and incidents by helping all service providers adopt recognized processes and prosedures that will ensure successful implementation of HSE programs.

Keywords:
requirement, evaluation, responsibility, hse performance, spe 74052, safe work practice, implementation, management plan, hsse reporting, society of petroleum engineers
Subjects:
HSSE & Social Responsibility Management, Safety, Strategic Planning and Management, HSSE management systems, HSSE reporting, Project management
Copyright 2002, Society of Petroleum Engineers
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