Craigwal Petroshore, NNPC E&P Lead Safety Workshop for Oil and Gas Professionals

Strengthening Safety and Operational Excellence

by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi

KEY POINTS


  • Workshop reinforced hazard assessments, constructability reviews, and proactive safety measures across oil and gas operations.
  • Hosted jointly by CPL, NNPC E&P, WAGL Energy, and McKain Energy, engaging engineers, stakeholders, and regulatory representatives.
  • Initiative supports sustainable project execution, efficiency, and adherence to global best practices in Nigeria’s energy sector.

Craigwal Petroshore Limited, CPL, an indigenous engineering and EPCIC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Commissioning) firm, teamed up with Nigerian National Petroleum Company Exploration & Production (NNPC E&P), WAGL Energy, and McKain Energy to host a week-long safety workshop for oil and gas professionals in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The initiative, focused on the Hazard & Operability (HAZOP) Constructability Review, brought together engineers, project stakeholders, technical experts, and regulatory representatives to evaluate ongoing projects.

Participants examined potential hazards, validated safety integrity levels, conducted layers of protection analysis, and developed constructability solutions to ensure safe, efficient, and timely project delivery. Practical solutions to technical challenges encountered in field operations were also explored.

Strengthening Safety and Operational Excellence

George Onuma, Head of Strategic Partnerships & Innovation at Craigwal Petroshore, emphasized the workshop’s role in reinforcing operational safety and project reliability. “Our participation in the Joint Design Review and Safety Workshops reflects Craigwal Petroshore’s commitment to operational excellence, global best practices, and sustainable project delivery,” Onuma said. “We aim to build stakeholder confidence and deliver projects safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.”

The workshop highlighted proactive safety measures as a critical component across all phases of oil and gas operations, from licensing and acquisition to onshore and offshore installations and asset management.

Craigwal Petroshore, with over a decade of experience across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa, provides a range of services including engineering, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, and operations and maintenance. The firm collaborates with global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and local stakeholders to ensure compliance with international standards while delivering value-driven projects.

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