Strategic Focus: 5 Powerful EHS Technologies For Oil And Gas Firms
04 Jan, 2024
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Executive Summary
The oil and gas industry is experiencing significant geopolitical and regulatory pressures, encouraging firms to reevaluate their preparedness towards existing and emerging risks. Across the wide range of activities in the sector, firms must navigate the hazards of running complex and remote operations that expose frontline workers to heavy machinery and dangerous substances. Oil and gas firms are evaluating the applicability of EHS technologies to mitigate these risks, which are inherent in the industry. This report highlights key hazards within oil and gas operations and recommends five EHS technologies that have seen commercial use to address them. Through the implementation of these innovative technologies, oil and gas firms can improve worker safety and reduce environmental impact, while improving operational efficiency.
EHS technologies enable oil and gas firms to meet the dynamic challenges of the industry
Key EHS risks and hazards in the oil and gas industry
Diverse EHS technologies address the safety hazards inherent in the oil and gas sector
Key EHS risks and hazards in the oil and gas industry
Diverse EHS technologies address the safety hazards inherent in the oil and gas sector
Figure 1. Risks within the oil and gas industry
Figure 2. Four significant EHS technology categories for oil and gas firms
Figure 2. Four significant EHS technology categories for oil and gas firms
Microsoft, International Energy Agency (IEA), Chevron, Realwear, Husky Energy, ELD Mandate, ERM, US Department of Transportation, Wolters Kluwer Enablon, US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), BP, TotalEnergies, MOL Group, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Aize, Archrock, US Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (CDC), MiX Telematics
About the Authors
Rain Chiang
Industry Analyst
Rain is an Industry Analyst in the Verdantix EHSQ practice. His current research agenda focuses on the intersection between EHSQ and ESG priorities. Prior to joining Verd…
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Bill Pennington
VP Research
Bill is VP Research at Verdantix, where he leads analysis on the evolving and interconnected landscapes of EHS, quality, AI and enterprise risk management. His research helps …
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