Pioneer-Alfa Petroleum Services Board has tailored the Group's HSE policy and management system taking reference from world class operations to suit Nigeria conditions. Safety, security and emergency procedures have been incorporated into the weave of the Group's operations. The central HSE Committee and Environment Management Committees meet on a monthly basis to assess and monitor compliance. The Group regularly undertakes internal and external HSE audits, including pre-mobilisation HSE audit of rigs and vessels. The Group undertakes periodical environmental marine monitoring around production facilities and around the drilling locations. Prompt compliance with applicable regulations by the Group has been recognised by concerned agencies.
All statutory requirements and certification for the operating facilities at PY-3 field were maintained. Compliance to ministerial and regulatory bodies such as DGH, MOEF, DGMS, ODAG, Coast Guard, Navy and others are maintained by forwarding necessary reports as required. PPS participates in several meetings convened by these agencies. Senior officials from these agencies also visited our offshore facilities and appreciate our HSE management system.
The CHSE Committee, the Company's apex body on HSE activities, meets every month and reviews the HSE plans, activities, accidents/incidents pertaining to the month. Representatives from contractors are also invited for these meetings. Regular HSE audits, drills and emergency exercises are carried out in all facilities offshore
The Board believes that prevention of accidents, ill health, and protection of the environment, are essential to the efficient operation of its business. The Board is committed to high standards of health, safety and environmental protection. These aspects command equal prominence with other business considerations in the decision making process. Health, safety and environmental protection are responsibilities shared by everyone working for the Group, and the full support of all the Group's staff, corporate partners, and contractors is vital to the successful implementation of this policy. The Board will ensure that personnel are aware of their delegated health, safety and environmental responsibilities and are properly trained to undertake them diligently.
The Board aims to ensure that the necessary resources are provided to support this policy fully and to seek continuous improvement in performance. High HSE standards and constant grass roots level interaction give the Group the awareness of local communities' sensibilities and needs. With an awareness driving the commitment, the Group provides its expertise and resources, wherever required, to be a responsible Company.
PPS's success is also due to its record of adhering to the stringent Health, Safety and Environment regulations. The Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Management System is the backbone of PPS's successful offshore operations.
The HSE Management System includes:
- Mandatory Safety Training and Compliance
- Guidelines and Handbooks
- Risk Assessment & regular Safety Reviews
- Regular inspections of facilities and equipment
- Safety Meetings with personnel and contractors
- Safety Drills
- Incident Reporting
- Emergency Response & Crisis Management
PPS ensures environmental protection by precautionary monitoring, and minimising the impact of its activities. This is achieved by:
- Compliance of Statutory Regulations
- Environmental Impact Assessments
- Effective Project Planning
- Effective Project Implementation
- Compliance of safety standards at Facilities
- Waste Management
- Energy Conservation
- Third Party Environment & Safety Audits
- Periodic Marine Environmental Monitoring
Policy Statement
PPS Oil and Gas plc and PPS Exploration & Production (Nigeria) Inc. endeavours to build value through developing sustainable long-term relationships between partners and the community
It is the Policy of PPS to comply with applicable legislation and as far as reasonably practicable to conduct all its activities in such a way as to:
- Avoid harm to all personnel involved in or exposed by its operations
- Prevent damages to property and loss of assets due to accidents
- Minimise adverse effects of its operations on the environment
- Respect the interests of neighbours and the surroundings
PPS believes that prevention of accidents and ill health, and protection of the environment are essential to the efficient operation of its business. The company is committed to high standards of health, safety and environmental protection; these aspects command equal prominence with other business considerations in the decision making process
Health, Safety and Environmental protection are responsibilities shared by everyone working for the company, and the full support of all PPS staff, alliance partners, and contractors is vital to the successful implementation of this Policy. PPS will ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, that all personnel are aware of their delegated health, safety and environmental responsibilities and are properly trained to undertake them diligently.
Health, Safety and Environmental performance will be monitored and regularly reported to the Board of Directors of the company. PPS will ensure that the necessary resources are provided to support this Policy fully and seek continuous improvement in performance.