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RECSO Members

Profile

KOC Conducts 2nd Marine

Technical Forum

Upcoming Events

RECSO Board and

Technical Members

Environment Photos and

Posters

Oil Spill Incidents

Mr. Abdullah Al Marzooqi

Years of process safety and fire prevention experience in the oil

refining industry. He was educated in the United Kingdom and

received an MSc. in Risk Management and Safety Technology

from Aston University. Ahmed is a Board member of the Bahrain

Health & Safety Supreme Committee, the GCC National Oil

Companies EHS Committee, Member of the Campbell Institute

International / Regional

News

hmed Khalil is the Manager of HSE Department for the

Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) and has over 36

BAPCO Environment, Health & Safety Committee. Ahmed chairs the committee

responsible for reviewing and updating the Bahrain H&S standards.

Ahmed has introduced many major initiatives in the company including: Process Safety

Management (PSM), Contractor H&S programme, Behavioural Based Safety (BBS),

and Incident Command System (ISC) etc.

Ahmed is actively involved in local and international HSE events; he has published a

number of papers covering HSE issues and has presented several papers at national

and international conferences and safety forums. He has received several National and

International awards for his contribution to the enhancement of HSE.

RECSO Contacts

BAPCO Green School

Awards

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RECSO Chairman and RECSO Members Profile

of Oil and Gas Industry i.e. Oil Production Operation, Gas Processing, Drilling,

Projects, Business Planning & Support, HSE and Risk Management.

He has served as a member of various high level HSE Committees and forums mainly

ADNOC Group HSE Committee, GCC Nationals HSE Forum, ADCO Risk

Management Committee, etc. He has also served as a Chairman of SPE

Conference(s), and has presented several technical papers on HSE & Risk

Management in various National and International forums.

Mr. Abdullah Al Marzooqi is a Chairman and Board Of Directors in Regional Clean

Sea Organisation (RECSO) since 2017.

bdulla Al Marzooqi is the HSE Manager at Abu Dhabi

National Oil Company (ADNOC) with responsibility

for HSE within ADNOC and overseeing HSE affairs across

ADNOC Group of Companies.

Prior to joining ADNOC, Mr. Abdulla Al Marzooqi worked in Abu

Dhabi Company for Onshore Petroleum Operations Ltd.

(ADCO). He has over 35 years work experience in several areas

Mr. Ahmed Khalil

RECSO Annual Cleanup

Day 2017

Highlights

CONTAINER SHIP SSL KOLKATA FIRE,

BAY OF BENGAL-INDIA

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une 17 - SSL KOLKATA was anchored off Sagar

islands, Hooghly River, on June 16. Three crew J

The so-called Petroleum Facilities Guard militia

attacked the terminals at Ras Lanuf and Es Sider on

June 14. The group controlled the terminals until last

year, when they were seized from by forces loyal to

Gen.

Oil Spill Incidents

une 21 - On Wednesday, Libya's National Oil

Corporation reported "catastrophic damage" to

two

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edition provides updated statistical data on the oil and natural gas activities of

OPEC to Launch 2018 Annual Statistical Bulletin

International / Regional News

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PEC Secretariat will launch the 53rd edition of the Annual Statistical

Bulletin (ASB). June 7, 2018 in Vienna, Austria. This year’s

each of OPEC’s 14 Member Countries. It also contains valuable industry data for various countries around

the world and for the world’s major economic areas.

The ASB provides a wide range of data on the oil and gas industry worldwide, and provides comprehensive

time-series data on many different aspects of the global petroleum industry. Highlights of this year’s edition,

which includes statistical data for 2017, include world crude oil production showing a decline; world oil

demand rising; total exports of crude oil from OPEC Member Countries falling; and total world proven crude

oil reserves decreasing slightly.

Catastrophic Damage" in Fighting at

Ras Lanuf Terminal-Libya

two of the five tanks at the Ras Lanuf oil terminal due

to fighting between militia groups. The damage

resulted in a 400,000-barrel reduction in crude oil

storage capacity (from 950,000 barrels to 550,000

barrels), and the NOC said that Tank 2 is in danger

of leaking and spreading the fire to the three surviving

tanks. Ras Lanuf's terminal once had about a dozen

tanks, but the long series of conflicts since the end of

the Gaddafi era have destroyed all but a few.

members were lowered to burning ship by Navy helicopter,

they managed to drop starboard anchor, and were safely

recovered by helicopter after operation. The ship is

understood to be on fire, burning out. Salvage and

firefighting weren’t mentioned. During anchoring operation,

several more explosions in containers occurred.

Container ship SSL KOLKATA reported fire on board at

0005 LT Jun 14 in Bay of Bengal off Kolkata, being en route

from Krishnapatnam to Kolkata with 22 Indian crew and

464 containers on board. Fire erupted in container or

containers, and spread around, engulfing some 70 percent

of ship’s cargo deck. Coast Guard ship and plane were

sent to rescue crew, latest updates said all 22 crew were

rescued.

On some photos a yellow

smoke is seen billowing

from containers, probably

it’s too dangerous to

approach SSLKOLKATA

for effective firefighting.

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Technology and Development

initiatives that aim to raise the level of commitment towards

environment in Kuwait Oil Sector among global platforms. This

has always created a promising Image of KOC, the Oil Major

from the Gulf region. This is due to the hard work that has been

put forth collectively by its employees in achieving every goal

over the past years. While 2017 has been a year of success for

KOC and Kuwait as a whole, it is believed 2018 will also be a

similar year of success. The company continues to make

enormous strides in terms of new developments including

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T hroughout its history, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) has played

a pioneering role in its field by taking part in various forms of

forming a dedicated team for combating Oil Pollution at sea in September 2015. Since then KOC shows its commitment

not only in the field of production of Oil but also ensures that the Marine environment is in safe hands.

KOC Conducts 2nd Marine Technical Forum (SAVE MARINE ENVIRONMENT)

In this Context, Marine Operations group under the patronage of Mr. Jamal Jaafar, CEO Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)

organized the 2nd Marine Technical Forum at KOC Ahmed Al-Jaber Oil & Gas Exhibition Center with the theme, “Save

Marine Environment” in collaboration with M/s. Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) in the month of February 2018. The

event was well appreciated by the key players in the region as this was organized in the most spectacular way to

create awareness on the marine environment and showcasing the importance of preserving one’s Marine environment.

Eminent speakers from the marine industry in and around Kuwait attended this event to bring complete success to this

beneficial initiative.

The Marine Technical forum was conducted for two days. The event began with the safety moment and address by

Manager of Marine Operations Group (KOC) & the Regional Manager of OSRL. This was followed by presentations

by eminent speakers from Marine Operations (KOC), Medical Group (KOC), OSRL, MEMAC, KOTC, Kuwait

University, Higher Institute of Communications and Navigation (Kuwait), Arab Academy for Science Technology &

Maritime Studies (Egypt) etc.

On the second and last day of the event, the day began with speech by DCEO (WK) and Manager Marine Operations

Group, followed by some presentation by various guests and other speakers. The event concluded by award

distribution to various speakers and dignitaries followed by the chief guest and his entourage toured around the

exhibition hall including the event based booths where they presented and explained various event oriented models

and displays.

BAPCO Green School Awards

T he Green School Awards is an innovative award

scheme that encourages students from Public Secondary Schools in Bahrain to submit environmental

projects as an initiative to increase environmental

awareness in the community. The award programme

has been launched by Bapco since February 2005 in

cooperation with the Ministry of Education in Bahrain.

This programme aims to enhance environmental

awareness of students by engaging them in developing

environmental projects that will promote sustainable

development and the protection of the environment

within their schools, homes and the surrounding

community. Examples of project topics include water

conservation, energy conservation, air quality, recycling

and waste management. Following their submission, a judging panel comprising of members from Bapco, Ministry of

Education, and the Supreme Council for Environment in Bahrain evaluates all projects using a set evaluation criteria.

The criteria covers a number of items including creativity, effectiveness, community influence, raising environmental

awareness and project layout and presentation.

Following the evaluation scores, top-scored projects are shortlisted and visited by the judging panel to complete the

evaluation and select the final three winning projects. The first place winner retains the Bapco Green School Awards

flag for one year where Bapco arranges a ‘flag hoisting ceremony’ at the school to put up the Green School Awards

flag.

This year was the 13th edition of the Award and 21 schools participated. The final ceremony for the award was held in

Bapco Club on 2 May 2018. The first place winner was Jidhafs Technical Boys School with a project titled “Go to Smart

Green Bahrain” in which they designed a digital system to measure pollutants and control plant temperature and soil

irrigation remotely using the Global Positioning System (GPS). The second place winner was Al Noor Secondary Girls

School with a project titled “Environmentally Friendly Agricultural System to Produce Organic Crops” where they

designed an automatic system that recycles unused irrigation water and feeds crops with a bio-pesticide made from

Al Neem tree solution. The third place winner was Jidhafs Secondary Girls School with a project titled “Techniques to

Reduce/Cope with Global Warming Effects” whereby several adaptation techniques to global warming were developed

such as the production of biodegradable plastic made from organic substances, production of environmentally friendly

pesticides made from Al Neem tree solution and production of a solar oven.

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RECSO Annual Cleanup Day 2017

Environmental Day on June 3, 2012. The second Year 2013 the

Program included Jazan Port, 700 KM away from Jeddah too and the

participation exceed the Experience. Then in 2014 All Saudi Aramco

Ports in the Red Sea were covered Jeddah, Jazan, Yanbu- Al –

Moajaiz, Duba Bulk Plant and Duba Commercial Port.

In 2015 the Regional Clean Sea Organization (RECSO) took the lead

of this Environmental initiative and managed to support all its

members to conduct the Port Clean-up Day on the same day and

same time simultaneously under the leadership of Saudi Aramco

Marine Department and almost 1500 employees/participants were

involved safely and successfully. Over the course of five years of

success.

The number of participants increased tremendously and on October

13, 2016 a total of more than 2500 employees / participants/volunteers

and students involved safely and successful at 19 different ports at

both the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf, including Ras Tanura

(Aramco), Tanajib (Aramco), Abu Ali (Aramco), Jeddah (Aramco),

Duba (Aramco), Jazan (Aramco), Yanbu Refinery (Aramco), Rabigh

(PetroRabigh), Bapco Sitra Tanks and Wharf,

Faculty of Maritime Studies Marina, Jazan Commercial

Port, Jeddah Corniche (KSA), Ajman Corniche (UAE), ADNOC Port

(Abu Dhabi), Qatar Petroleum Port (Qatar), Chevron Port (Kuwait).

RECSO conduct in 2017 “RECSO Annual Clean-up Day” It’s also

cover Ports and Beach area in each members national and region

wise. The number of participants more than 2000 employees /

participants / volunteers and students involved safely and successful

at 12 different ports at both the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf.

RECSO is proud to lead, and support these Environmental

Companies in all Members Facilities and will continue to do so till we

are all proud to clean our Marine Environment Campaign and several

others to keep a clean Marine Environment which is one of RECSO

main values.

T he Port clean-up Day started in 2012 by Saudi Aramco in Jeddah

where around 75 employees / participants during the World

Sitra Tanks Wharf (Bahrain)

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Tanajib

(Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)

Ras Tanura

(Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)

Al Seeb Beach

(Sultanate of Oman)

Al-Khafji

(Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)

Duba

(Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)

Jeddah

(Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)

Ras Tanura / Dammam

(Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)

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Highlights

RECSO Board Meeting in January 2018 @ Dubai

Tower 2, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, U.A.E). The Board of

Directors Participants were Mr. Abdullah Al Marzooqi and Mr.

Adnan Madhi (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company – ADNOC), Mr.

Ijaz and Mr. Ahmed Khalil (The Bahrain Petroleum Company –

BAPCO), Mr. Hamed Al-Haddabi (Petroleum Development

Oman - PDO), Mr. Ibrahim A. Al-Hilal (Saudi Aramco), Mr.

Abdul Kareem Al-Thuwainy (Aramco Gulf Operation Company

- AGOC) and Mr. Naser Al-Najdi (Kuwait Oil Company - KOC).

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RECSO Workshop with ERM in March 2018 @ Dubai

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RECSO Envirospill Committee Meeting in March 2018 @ Dubai

he 2-day Board of Directors Meeting was held on January

24th -25th 2018 at RECSO Dubai (New Office # 509, Citi

R ECSO EnviroSpill Conference Committee

Meeting was held last March 27th 2018 at

Rotana Tower, Dubai. The Conference

Organizing Committee and Technical Committee

Members Mr. Ibrahim Hilal (Saudi Aramco), Mr.

Ijaz and Mr. Abdullah Al Ansari (BAPCO) Mr.

Hilal Dughaishi (PDO), Mr. Waleed Hashem and

Mr. Ihab El Saftawi (ADNOC). Meets Mr. Marco

Colombara and Mr .Hejke Coetzee (BME)

ECSO Board Members held 2 Days Workshop with

Emirates Risk Management (ERM) on March

28th -29th 2018 at RECSO Office (509, Citi Tower 2, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, U.A.E). RECSO Members Participants were Mr. Adnan Madhi (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company – ADNOC), Mr. Ijaz and Mr. Abdullah Al Ansari (The Bahrain Petroleum Company – BAPCO), Mr. Ibrahim Hilal (Petroleum Development Oman - PDO), Mr. Ibrahim A. Al-Hilal (Saudi Aramco), Mr. Abdul Kareem Al-Thuwainy (Aramco Gulf Operation Company AGOC) and Mr. Abdulkareem Nouri and Mr. Anupam Rastogi(Kuwait Oil Company - KOC). From Emirates Risk Management (ERM) Dr. Waddah S. Ghanem, Dr. Trini Alexy Jhon and Mr. Ahmed Ali Nasser.

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Bapco Successfully Holds Crisis & Emergency Response Plan CERP Integrated Major Incident Exercise (Vital Steps)

A has successfully conducted an integrated major incident

exercise at the Marketing Terminal on Tuesday, 8th and 9th

May 2018, in collaboration with all internal Stakeholders and

concerned parties.

The exercise aimed at enhancing Bapco’s readiness in

handling major incidents and to ensure that all of its

emergency response personnel have the necessary skill and

knowledge to deal with crises and emergencies, and that

they are familiar with Bapco’s response plans and its

interrelated activities. The exercise involved an event at

s part of its Crisis and Emergency Response Plan

(CERP), the Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO)

Marketing Terminal in which various groups were assigned to deal with the scenarios of the exercise, at different

levels (On Scene and Incident Management Team levels) which are the operational, tactical and strategic teams

managing such scenarios.

The exercise tested the effectiveness of the Fire response plans, the deployment of the oils spill contingency plan

and later the recovery and business continuity arrangements. Bapco’s successful completion of the CERP exercise

is an indication of the diligent efforts of all involved and the result of the regular exercises conducted within Bapco

facilities. Upon the successful completion of the Exercise, Bapco Management thanked all participants for their

valued cooperation and support which has contributed greatly to the achievement of the desired results of this key

and important exercise, and for ensuring that Bapco facilities are protected in the best interests of the Kingdom of

Bahrain. The CERP exercise which was overseen by Emergency Planning College (EPC, UK) falls in line with

Bapco’s strategy to maintain a robust emergency response plan, and maintain its commitment to the Environment,

Health, and Safety (EHS) issues and to ensure uninterrupted and sustainable supply of products for the local and

international markets.

The exercise tested the effectiveness of the Fire response plans, the deployment of the oils spill contingency plan

and later the recovery and business continuity arrangements. Bapco’s successful completion of the CERP exercise

is an indication of the diligent efforts of all involved and the result of the regular exercises conducted within Bapco

facilities. Upon the successful completion of the Exercise, Bapco Management thanked all participants for their

valued cooperation and support which has contributed greatly to the achievement of the desired results of this key

and important exercise, and for ensuring that Bapco facilities are protected in the best interests of the Kingdom of

Bahrain.

The CERP exercise which was overseen by Emergency Planning

College (EPC, UK) falls in line with Bapco’s strategy to maintain a robust

emergency response plan, and maintain its commitment to the

Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) issues and to ensure

uninterrupted and sustainable supply of products for the local and

international markets.

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RECSO EnviroSpill Conference 2018

R ECSO EnviroSpill 2018 will be held from 9th

and 10th of October at the Emirates Palace,

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RECSO EnviroSpill 2018 is the leading event for oil

spill protection in the Middle East and the only event

hosted by The Regional Clean Sea Organization

(RECSO) and supported by all its members.

Abu Dhabi. Comprising an international exhibition and

strategic conference it will provide an opportunity to

learn about the protection of the waters around the

GCC by highlighting oil spill prevention, preparedness

and remedial actions in case of an incident. It will

reflect every organization’s commitment to marine

and environmental issues.

The mission of this event will be to educate relevant

stakeholders on the protection of the waters of the

Gulf region by highlighting oil spill prevention and

remedial actions in case of an incident. The aim will

be to facilitate mutual cooperation and knowledge-

sharing between stakeholders and increase

awareness of the latest technologies and preventative

methodologies.

RECSO EnviroSpill 2018 presents an excellent

platform for networking, exchange of knowledge and

information between individuals and companies,

which can lead to business opportunities and strategic

partnerships between exhibitors and conference

participants.

Supported by all the national oil companies from the

region RECSO EnviroSpill 2018 will facilitate mutual

cooperation and knowledge-sharing for professionals

from the government, private sector, response

community and increase awareness of the latest

technologies, services, innovation and preventative

methodologies in the fields of:

Oil spill

Offshore & marine

Renewable Energy

Environment

Crises and Disaster Management

Shipping & logistics

Oil & gas

Coastal protection

Upcoming Events

Abdulatif A. Al-Shammari (AGOC / KJO) Technical Committee Member

Adnan Madhi (ADNOC) Technical Committee Member

Capt. Naif Al Dhafeeri (Saudi Arabian CHEVRON) Technical Committee Member

Waleed Al Shael (Saudi Arabian CHEVRON) RECSO Board Member Abdul Kareem Ali Al-Thuwainy (AGOC / KJO) RECSO Board Member

Ijaz Ashraf (BAPCO) RECSO Vice Chairman

Hamed Al Haddabi (PDO) RECSO Board Member

Hilal Hamed Al Dughaishi (PDO) Technical Committee Member

Sami Al Sawagh (KOC) RECSO Board Member

Capt. Ahmad Al-Awadhi (KOC) Technical Committee Member

Abdulla Al-Ansari (BAPCO) Technical Committee Member

Abdullah Al Marzooqi (ADNOC) RECSO Chairman

Ibrahim A. Al-Hilal (Saudi Aramco) RECSO Board Member

RECSO Board and Technical Members

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RECSO Publishing Directors

RECSO Chairman : Abdulla Al Marzooqi

Chief Editor : Engr. Ibrahim Al Hilal

RECSO Contact Details

P.O. Box: 58142,

Office No: 509, Citi Tower 2, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai,

United Arab Emirates

www.recso.org info@recso1972.com +971 4 3314443 +971 4 3311933

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