Technical subjects and supervisory news
Video
-
Dealing with the dark sidePublished:New technological solutions, data sharing and interconnecting systems are meant to benefit the oil industry – but also help to increase vulnerability. Are we prepared to deal with the dark side?
-
Main issue 2021: Side by side with the suppliersPublished:“Side by side with the suppliers” has been identified by the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) as its main issue for the coming year, emphasising the significance of these companies for safety in the Norwegian petroleum sector.
-
Working towards a new eraPublished:Digitalisation is radically altering the petroleum industry, and will mean major changes for many employees. But what will tomorrow’s working day look like for the digital oil worker?
Project reports
-
Use of risk acceptance criteria – an evaluationPublished: 01 March 2021On commission from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA), Proactima has prepared a report on the use and purpose of risk acceptance criteria.
- Risk management
-
Management of integrity from wellhead to facilityPublished: 11 February 2021On commission from the PSA, Wood has conducted a study of the management of the integrity of pipes and subsea facilities.
- Structural safety
-
ICT security – robustness in the petroleum sector IIPublished: 09 February 2021Sintef has prepared six reports for us with the purpose of investigating various aspects of the topic of ICT security – robustness in the petroleum sector.
- Cyber security
Features
-
Off their knees
Published:Closer collaboration between operator and supplier is about saving time and money, believes Monica Th Bjørkmann, CEO of Subsea 7 Norway and chair of the Norwegian Oil and Gas Association.
-
Preventing changes from boosting risk
Published:Operating parameters can affect the level of safety through direct and indirect mechanisms. So when they alter, it is very important that both operator and supplier understand the consequences.
-
Surviving at the sharp end
Published:Insulation, scaffolding and surface treatment (ISS) companies are among the first to feel the effect of cut-backs and cost savings. So a long-term contract is worth its weight in gold.
Technical and supervisory news
-
Industrial ICT systemsPublished: 11 February 2021New technological solutions, data sharing and interconnecting systems are meant to benefit the oil industry – but also help to increase vulnerability. The PSA is responding to this challenge by learning more.
-
User surveys in 2020: Result of the general user surveyPublished: 05 February 2021User surveys are an important tool for the PSA for obtaining information about the impact of our work. The results of the general user survey conducted in 2020 are now available.
-
Safety – status and signals 2020-2021Published: 15 January 2021Many serious incidents and a growing maintenance backlog as the industry deals with a pandemic are matters of concern to PSA.