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Pax is leading the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) facilitation services for Climate First: Replacing Oil & Gas (CFROG's ) Community Air Quality Project, commencing with thorough planning and recruitment efforts, ensuring alignment with project objectives, and securing diverse representation from South Oxnard and Port Hueneme. Quarterly meetings through 2024 and semi-annually thereafter will be facilitated by Pax staff, promoting active engagement and productive discussions among TAC members through comprehensive preparation and documentation of agendas, materials, and minutes. Extensive pre- and post-meeting work will ensure the gathering of input, summarization of discussions, and timely follow-up on action items, fostering alignment with project goals and enriching stakeholder engagement. Throughout the project, the provision of general consulting services facilitates collaboration, offering expertise on air quality topics, technical queries, and project milestones, resulting in refined study objectives, enhanced communication strategies, and meaningful project outcomes that positively impact the South Oxnard and Port Hueneme communities. #cfrog #paxenvironmental #environmentalconsulting #airquality

🌟 Did You Know? 🌟 The Minister of Natural Resources, Honourable Vickram Bharrat is speaking at SBM Offshore Guyana's 'Let's Talk Local Content' Seminar. Register now to attend! #sbmoffshore #TrueBlueTransition #energytrilemma #drivingprogressforward #weareSBMers #proudtobeSBMer #SBMer #LocalContent #EnergyConference #energyconference #localcontent

TotalEnergies to fight to explore for gas and oil   TotalEnergies and the government are opposing a bid by environmental groups to overturn the decision to grant TotalEnergies permission to drill for oil and gas offshore. The environmental groups argue that the decision neglected socioeconomic and climate change impacts and lacked proper evaluation of oil spill contingency plans. TotalEnergies, with British multinational Shell and national oil company PetroSA, plans exploratory drilling off South Africa's southwest coast. The environmental groups aim to protect coastal resources and livelihoods, while TotalEnergies defends its interests.   Read more at https://lnkd.in/d-b9WXcz.   #TotalEnergies #EnvironmentalGroups #OilAndGasOffshore

🚨 **Unseen Challenges in the Oil & Gas Industry: A Look at Orlen Unipetrol's Resilience** 1. **Crisis Discovery and Immediate Action:** In a recent event at Chempark Záluží, an unexploded World War II bomb was unearthed, compelling a sudden halt at Orlen Unipetrol's Litvínov refinery. This 230 kg relic, laden with 100 kg of explosives, not only posed a monumental risk but also showcased the latent dangers lurking within historical industrial sites. 2. **Reflecting on Personal Experience:** Having been in the oil and gas sector for over three decades, I've witnessed numerous unforeseen crises, from natural disasters to technological mishaps. The recovery method adopted by Orlen Unipetrol resonates deeply with the comprehensive emergency strategies we drilled in my early days at a refinery in Scotland, where readiness was not just a protocol but a survival tactic. 3. **Engaging and Insightful Elements:** - 🤔 Have you ever encountered unexpected historical remnants in your line of work? How did it impact operations? - 📊 Highlighting that emergency preparedness can significantly mitigate risks without substantial damage. - 👀 Watch and learn how industries adapt to crisis situations—what measures would you implement in similar circumstances? 4. **Style and Tone:** The tone should be professional yet captivating, drawing readers into a discussion about resilience and preparedness in the face of unexpected challenges. 5. **Keywords and Hashtags:** Use #OilAndGasIndustry #CrisisManagement #IndustrialSafety #Resilience #HistoricalRemnants to enhance post visibility and relevance. The recent events at Orlen Unipetrol not only demonstrate the importance of crisis management but also highlight the resilience of the oil and gas industry in maintaining safety and continuity in the face of unpredictable challenges. **Let's discuss and share our own experiences and insights on industry resilience. How do you prepare for unforeseen events?** 🌐🛢️ Your insights and stories are invaluable as we navigate these complexities together in the oil & gas industry.

"Inadequate laws and insufficient compliance and enforcement are resulting in oil and gas companies failing to clean up infrastructure from the ocean." This week, six leading nature and ocean conservation organisations from across Australia, including Greenpeace Australia Pacific, released a scathing Statement calling out the NOPSEMA over its failure to ensure offshore oil and gas companies clean up disused oil and gas infrastructure from the ocean. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/g-YjPhks The Statement and accompanying case study report, “The failing regulation of the offshore oil and gas industry clean up in Australia: Statement of Concern”, was launched in Canberra on Tuesday alongside the Maritime Union of Australia - and presents five case studies from offshore waters adjacent to Victoria, Western Australia and the Northern Territory that highlight the systematic nature of ocean clean up avoidance by fossil fuel companies including ExxonMobil, Woodside and Santos. 

🌆 Good Evening, Readers! 🌆 As the day draws to a close, let's explore some significant advancements that promise to enhance environmental safety and sustainability in the energy sector! 🌟🔍 **ExxonMobil Unveils Cutting-Edge Oil Spill Equipment in Guyana** In a significant move towards bolstering environmental safety, ExxonMobil has unveiled state-of-the-art oil spill response equipment in Guyana. 🌊🛢️ This initiative marks a critical step in enhancing the region's preparedness and response capabilities for potential oil spill incidents. The newly introduced equipment includes advanced technologies designed to quickly contain and mitigate the impact of oil spills. This proactive approach underscores ExxonMobil's commitment to safeguarding the environment while continuing its energy production activities in Guyana's offshore blocks. 🌐💼 This development is part of a broader strategy to integrate sustainable practices and advanced safety measures into the company's operations. By investing in cutting-edge spill response technology, ExxonMobil aims to minimize environmental risks and ensure that its operations comply with the highest safety and environmental standards. 🌿🌏 The unveiling of this equipment also highlights the company's collaborative efforts with local authorities and communities to enhance environmental protection and promote sustainable development. These efforts are crucial in maintaining the ecological balance and supporting the economic growth of the region. 🌍🤝 Discover more about ExxonMobil's innovative oil spill response equipment and its impact on environmental safety by visiting the link below. 🌐📖 #GoodEvening #ExxonMobil #OilSpillResponse #EnvironmentalSafety #Sustainability #EnergySector #Guyana #AdvancedTechnology #EnvironmentalProtection #SustainableDevelopment #OffshoreDrilling #SafetyStandards #InnovativeSolutions #CommunityCollaboration #EconomicGrowth #EnvironmentalCommitment #OilAndGas #EnergyInnovation #GlobalEnergy #EcoFriendlyInitiatives #FutureOfEnergy https://lnkd.in/gQNX5tKP)

IN order to safeguard the integrity of Guyana’s burgeoning oil-and-gas sector, the government has intensified its efforts to combat unethical practices such as “rent-a-citizen” and “fronting”. The sector, which is monitored by the Ministry of Natural Resources, through the Local Content Secretariat (LCS), has intensified its tracking for these unethical practices, which, it said, is often used in joint ventures, involve foreign companies exploiting local individuals or entities as mere facades to meet local content requirements, while the true control and benefits remain overseas. https://lnkd.in/eH3Q4PrR

After responding to the first two consultation papers for the Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan (#MERNAP) we were concerned that not enough is being done or thought about to help the Australian #maritimeindustry negotiate the shoals and eddies of the #energytransition. So we are launching the Maritime Emissions Reduction Coalition (MERC) to focus on accelerating the reduction of green house gas (GHG) emissions in Australia's maritime industry. MERC will help its members reduce maritime emissions by:  • Advocating with Government for industry needs,  • Researching the best ways forward for maritime operators,  • Connecting suppliers with early adopter customers,  • Improving Australia's sovereign capacity to deliver maritime electrification, and  • Coordinating collaborative projects across the industry. #JoinUs, and make a difference today.

Join this webinar on 📅 Feb. 8, 1pm CET! You will learn how several investigative journalists joined efforts across the continents to track patterns in environmentally destructive activities of #Perenco, a European #oil&gas giant who claims having adopted sustainable practices and whose damage to the world seemed not to attract attention for a long time. #Earthinvestigations #environmentalinvestigations

Corporate Rock Stars In The House U2 in residence at the MSG Sphere in Las Vegas it was not*, but, if you are involved with LNG, are in Manila, Philippines and you get the chance to experience the incredible live performance of Shell's Annual LNG Outlook at the Grand Hyatt Manila by LNG Corporate Rock Stars Mehdi Chennoufi and Ajay Shah, you take it! I was reminded of Workday's award-winning advertising campaign the "Rock Star" which poked fun at the corporate world's overuse of the term "rock star", but as Donatella Versace once remarked, "the suit does not represent the businessman anymore. Nor does the loud shirt represent the rock star. The same man can now wear both.” In this case, the term "rock star" for these besuited experts is well justified! Mehdi Chennoufi and Ajay Shah explained that Southeast Asia is emerging as a major LNG import region with Vietnam and the Philippines having started to import LNG to backfill declining domestic gas production. In the case of the Philippines, they showed that it has the potential to become a 10 MTPA market. When asked what government and regulators should do to make that a reality, they explained that LNG is not like oil and that the nature of the LNG industry requires all developing countries seeking to utilize LNG for long-term energy security to provide credit-worthy guarantees to enable cost-effective predictable supply, otherwise, they will be at the mercy of the spot market. *It has been pointed out to me that it was also NOT Meatloaf, KISS, Black Sabbath, Joan Jett, Billy Idol, Gary Clark Jr., or even Coldplay or Taylor Swift, to emphasize the point and relate to a wider range of generations than just Generation X! https://lnkd.in/gt3AYsuq #lovethephilippines #batangas #philippines #fsru #energysecurity #decarbonization #lngindustry #climatecrisis #energytransition #lng #FirstGenCorporation #sustainability #regenerative #shell