Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of Oil and Gas Operations

Course Overview

Oil and gas operations present a significant environmental and social challenge due to their impact on the surrounding environment and local communities. Therefore, environmental and social impact assessment is a vital tool to ensure that projects comply with sustainability standards and minimize negative impacts on the environment and society. This training program aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to conduct comprehensive environmental and social impact assessments for oil and gas projects, with a focus on approved methodologies and best global practices in this field.

Course Objectives

Understanding the Basics of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment: Learning the fundamental concepts of environmental and social impact assessment and its importance in the oil and gas sector.
Developing Environmental Impact Assessment Skills: Learning how to use tools and methodologies to assess the environmental impact of oil and gas operations.
Enhancing Social Analysis Capabilities: Gaining the ability to analyze social impacts on local communities and work areas.
Implementing Mitigation and Sustainability Measures: Learning how to develop strategies to mitigate negative impacts and enhance environmental and social sustainability.
Understanding International Regulations and Standards: Gaining knowledge of the international and local regulations and laws related to environmental and social impact assessment.

Target Audience

Environmental Engineers and Sustainability Experts
Project Managers in the Oil and Gas Sector
Environmental Health and Safety (HSE) Officers
Specialists in Social Studies Related to Oil Projects
Compliance Managers for Environmental and Social Regulations

Course Modules

Understanding the basics of environmental and social impact assessment

Definition of environmental and social impact assessment and its objectives.
The importance of environmental and social impact assessment in the oil and gas industry.
Review the types of environmental and social impacts resulting from oil and gas operations.
Examples of application cases for impact evaluation in real projects.
Develop plans to efficiently assess environmental and social impact.

Developing Environmental Impact Assessment Skills

How to collect environmental and field data needed for impact assessment.
Use tools such as environmental component analysis and forecasting models.
Strategies for assessing the impact of operations on soil, water and air.
Examples of environmental impact assessment reports and how to prepare them.
Develop skills in data analysis and interpretation of environmental results.

Strengthening social analysis capabilities

Analysis of the social impacts of oil and gas operations on local communities.
Use tools such as surveys and interviews to assess social impacts.
Examples of social analysis applications in oil projects.
Develop strategies to address social issues and improve relations with local communities.
Enhance communication skills with local stakeholders and understand their needs.

Implementing mitigation and sustainability measures

Develop strategies to reduce negative environmental and social impacts.
Develop plans to manage natural resources and reduce emissions.
Examples of successful mitigation measures and how they are implemented.
Enhancing sustainability strategies in oil and gas projects.
Evaluating the effectiveness of measures taken and improving environmental and social performance.

Learn about international laws and standards

Review of regulations and laws related to environmental and social impact assessment.
Introduction to international standards such as those of the World Bank and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
How to comply with local and international legal requirements.
Examples of impact evaluation reports that comply with international standards.
Develop strategies to ensure compliance and achievement of environmental and social objectives.

Instructor

Name: Professor Omar Al-Fazza

Specialization: Commercial Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Mediation and Amicable Settlement

Certificates: Fellow of the Royal Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Member of the American Dispute Resolution Foundation (DRBF) Member of the Jordanian Arbitrators Association

Core Programs Trained: Former Board Member of the Jordanian Arbitrators Association Practical experience in more than 200 arbitration and mediation cases Consultant to a number of international companies operating in Jordan

Bio: Omar Al-Fazza, a certified arbitration and dispute resolution expert with extensive experience in commercial arbitration and amicable settlements. He has worked in more than 200 arbitration and mediation cases as a member or head of an arbitration panel. He is a fellow of the Royal Institute of Arbitrators and a member of international institutions such as the American Institute for Dispute Resolution. He has provided consulting services to a number of international companies in Jordan, and was a former member of the Board of Directors of the Jordanian Arbitrators Association.

Languages: Arabic
Program Levels: Strategic Level
Venue: Company Headquarters
Hours: 20
Location:

Price: $1450.00