Introduction

This course covers the regulatory landscape of the oil and gas industry, focusing on compliance requirements, environmental standards, and health and safety regulations. Participants will learn about global and local regulations, how to implement compliance strategies, and manage audits and reporting.

Objectives

• Understand the regulatory framework governing oil and gas operations.
• Learn about environmental, health, safety, and financial compliance standards.
• Develop skills in compliance management, auditing, and reporting.
• Explore best practices for integrating compliance into operational workflows.
• Gain insights into future regulatory trends and compliance technology.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Compliance officers, regulatory affairs specialists, and HSE managers.
• Project managers, engineers, and supervisors in oil and gas operations.
• Professionals involved in environmental management and regulatory reporting.
• Recent graduates in law, environmental science, or related fields.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Compliance and Regulatory Frameworks

• Overview of Compliance in Oil and Gas
  • Importance of regulatory compliance in protecting health, safety, and the environment
  • Overview of compliance management systems and their role in risk mitigation
• Key Regulatory Bodies and Standards
  • Understanding global regulatory bodies: EPA, OSHA, MARPOL, ISO, and API
  • Overview of local regulations and national agencies impacting oil and gas
• Environmental Regulations and Standards
  • Key environmental standards impacting air, water, and soil quality
  • Understanding emission limits, waste disposal requirements, and spill prevention

Day 2: Health and Safety Compliance

• Occupational Health and Safety Standards
  • Overview of OSHA, HSE, and ISO 45001 standards
  • Compliance requirements for workplace safety, hazard management, and PPE
• Process Safety and Operational Integrity
  • Process safety management standards for managing high-hazard operations
  • Techniques for integrating process safety into daily operations
• Incident Reporting and Investigation
  • Requirements for reporting incidents and ensuring compliance with standards
  • Best practices for conducting investigations and implementing corrective actions

Day 3: Financial, Trade, and Ethical Compliance

• Financial and Anti-Corruption Regulations
  • Overview of anti-corruption laws: FCPA, UK Bribery Act
  • Compliance strategies for financial reporting, anti-corruption, and transparency
• Trade Compliance and Sanctions
  • Understanding trade laws, import/export regulations, and sanction compliance
  • Best practices for managing trade compliance and avoiding legal risks
• Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • The role of ethics and CSR in regulatory compliance
  • Developing and implementing CSR initiatives that align with regulatory standards

Day 4: Compliance Management, Audits, and Reporting

• Developing a Compliance Management System
  • Building a compliance management framework aligned with business goals
  • Implementing compliance policies, training, and internal controls
• Auditing and Monitoring for Compliance
  • Techniques for conducting internal and external audits for regulatory compliance
  • Using audit findings to improve compliance and reduce non-compliance risk
• Regulatory Reporting and Documentation
  • Requirements for regulatory documentation and reporting
  • Best practices for maintaining records and ensuring accurate reporting

Day 5: Future Trends and Innovations in Compliance

• Emerging Regulatory Trends
  • Trends in environmental regulations, renewable energy, and carbon policies
  • Anticipating changes in compliance requirements due to energy transition
• Technology in Compliance Management
  • Role of technology in improving compliance: digital records, automation, AI
  • Using compliance software for monitoring, reporting, and risk assessment
• Final Project: Compliance Plan Development
  • Participants develop a compliance plan for a hypothetical oil and gas operation, covering environmental, health, safety, and financial standards