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Speakers will include Ahmad Al Muhairbi, Secretary General of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), Zaid Al Qufaidi, Managing Director-Retail Management at ENOC and Abdulla Al Marzooqi, Senior Vice President – HSE & RM at ADNOC.

The announcement was made with one week left for registration.

Bringing together research, academia, industry and regulators, the conference will discuss HSE challenges and opportunities facing the energy sector in the region. It aims to deliver essential learning and sharing of international best practice to help improve the health, safety and environmental performance of organisations, foster a healthy and accident-free work culture, and ensure a sustainable environment.

ENOC Group Chief Executive Officer His Excellency Saif Humaid Al Falasi said:

“Health, safety and environmental stewardship are non-negotiable for the energy industry. Interest in best practice is therefore strong and this is reflected in the high level of interest in this month’s HSE Forum among firms and professionals who want to keep raising the bar.”

EI Chief Executive Louise Kingham OBE FEI, who will chair the event, said:

“The EI has a 75 year track record providing the best practice guidance to the industry that helps protect its people, assets and the environment. The HSE Forum this month in Dubai is the key opportunity of 2017 to learn about the most up-to-date guidance, hear from those at the forefront of developing it and engage with peers across the HSE community.”

The forum will include a two-day technical conference, 16-17 May 2017, followed by technical workshops on 18 May. The workshops will examine selected topics in detail while referencing relevant EI technical publications that already capture knowledge, good practice and lessons learned.

Topics to be discussed over the three days include:

• The outlook for the energy sector in the GCC
• The impact of the Paris Agreement on climate change on the oil and gas industry
• Managing health hazards and reducing their impact on workers’ wellbeing
• Demonstrating best practices in assessing and mitigating hazards, particularly around potential major accidents and environmental impacts
• HSE leadership
• Unlocking future talent and inspiring people

For further information and to register, visit www.energyinst.org/MiddleEast-HSE

Notes for editors

1.The Energy Institute (EI) is the leading chartered professional membership body for the energy industry, supporting over 23,000 individuals working in or studying energy and 200 energy companies worldwide. The EI provides learning and networking opportunities to support professional development, as well as professional recognition and technical and scientific knowledge resources on energy in all its forms and applications. The EI’s purpose is to develop and share knowledge, skills and good practice towards a safe, secure, affordable and sustainable energy system. A registered charity, the EI serves society by offering scientifically sound information on energy issues and a neutral platform for debate. As the only industry-wide professional body, covering all disciplines and forms of energy, the EI has great strength in the diversity and expertise of its members. For more information, please visit www.energyinst.org

2.Emirates National Oil Company Group (ENOC) is a leading integrated global oil and gas player operating across the energy sector value chain. A wholly owned company of the Government of Dubai, ENOC Group offers a diverse portfolio of assets operating across five business segments: Supply, Trading and Processing, Terminals, Marketing, Retail and Exploration and Production. Servicing thousands of customers across 60 markets, the Group employs a workforce of over 9,000 employees and is deploying its world-class customer service, latest innovations and technologies and best practices towards the UAE’s social and economic development. For further information, please visit: www.enoc.com

3.For further information on EI contact:
Nick Turton, External Affairs Director, Energy Institute
nturton@energyinst.org +44 (0) 20 7467 7103

For further information on ENOC contact:
Gladson Ronad or Rawan Alhosban, ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller
gladson.ronad@bm.com or rawan.alhosban@bm.com +9714 4507600