1. Noble’s experience with the
introduction of Environmental
Management Systems (EMS)
Noble Corporation
May 2005
2. ISO 14001 Certification
In 2000 Noble’s European
Division became the first
drilling contractor in the
world to become ISO 14001
certified.
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3. HSE Management System Certification
North Sea
Noble units 9
Platform rigs 12
Certifications:
• ISO 9001 (19)
• ISO 14001 (9) Middle East & India
• Noble units 17
U.S. GOM Certifications:
• ISO 14001 (14)
Noble units 11 Note: 3 units not yet
Certifications: eligible for certification
• ISO 14001 (11) Canada
Platform Rigs 2
Certifications:
• ISO 9001 (2)
• ISO 14001 (2)
Brazil
Mexico
Noble units 8 Noble units 4
Certifications: Certifications:
• ISM Code (8) • ISM Code (4) West Africa
• ISO 14001 (8) • ISO 14001 (4)
Noble units 7
Certifications:
• ISO 14001 (7)
Note: Amounts in parenthesis represent the number of rigs certified 3
4. Noble and the Environment
“All of us have the responsibility of being good stewards of the
environment. Our collective efforts will assure that the current
generation and subsequent generations will enjoy the benefits
of these endeavors through a cleaner environment. Obviously,
to preserve and improve our environment takes the commitment
by individual citizens, the public sector, and the industry.”
James C. Day
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6. EMS ISO 14001 certified or not
Certified Non-certified
Internationally recognized Non recognized – needs to
environmental performance demonstrate environmental
performance
Consistency recognized Possible inconsistency, needs
demonstration
Fully documented Not necessarily documented
Comprehensive Possibility of being partial
Continuous improvement Improvement may be by-passed
imbedded in the EMS
Independently audited May or may not be audited
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7. Noble’s EMS implementation
Bottom-up Top-down
1998-2000 2000 <
Unit by unit Multiple units
European Division Worldwide
Great level of detail General issues
Knowledge gathering Knowledge dissemination
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8. Bottom-up
IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS
FOCUSING MAINLY ON PHYSICAL ITEMS
Liquid boundary Chemical
Bulk operations
protection handling
Special
Resources usage Well testing
substances
Emergency
Well control Wastes
control measures
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9. Top-Down
IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS
FOCUSING MAINLY ON ACTIVITY PROCESSES
Drilling, Supply and Painting,
completion and transportation sandblasting and
work-over operations chipping
Mobilization /
Rig clean-up Maintenance
Demobilization
Offices,
Major Emergency
Hotel and office warehouses and
Response
yards
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10. Ideal EMS
A BLENDED EMS, with general elements identified at process
level on a Rig group (i.e. Division) which frames individual
units EMS, focused on structure and equipment.
It will have a higher efficiency, as:
•The Rig personnel will perceive the EMS as it’s OWN and
not as IMPOSED.
•Environmental Awareness will rise fast.
•Much more individual items will be dealt with, thus
speeding-up the level of environmental performance of the
unit.
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11. THE EVOLUTION OF PRIORITY FOCUS
Setting objectives and targets based on
measurable acquired data
Statistical data collection and management
system implementation
Improvements on equipment, forms,
training, communication.
Containment jobs, welding, plug,
kickplates, etc.
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12. Visible changes
CONTAINMENT
Escape routes of pollutants were identified and closed
to ensure 100 % containment on board.
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13. Visible changes
BULK TRANSFERS
A superior level of efficiency on bulk transfer of
hydrocarbons was implemented. This was obtained
by a mix of stringent procedures and the quality
control of the bulk transfer system.
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14. Visible changes
DISCHARGE VALVE CONTROL
All environmental sensitive valves were identified
and controls implemented, to minimize the risk of
uncontrolled discharges of pollutants.
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15. Visible changes
EMERGENCY CONTROL MEASURES
Adequate spill control equipment is on board of all
units
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16. Visible changes
CHEMICAL’s MANAGEMENT
Chemical management was improved, by the use of
adequate storage and segregation of hazardous
chemicals, labelling, information and use and
handling procedures.
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17. Visible changes
WASTE MANAGEMENT
A comprehensive system for waste
collection, segregation,
measurement and disposal has
been implemented in all units.
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20. Kg
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
General
Food remains / Food contaminated
Paint and thinner
Paint Tins/Cans/Brushes
Paint Chippings / Grit
Aerosol Cans - used & empty
Fluorescent tubes
Medical and sanitary
Batteries
Oily Rags
Oil Filters
Hidden improvements
Oil/Grease/Dope Drums/Cans - empty
Chemical Sacks and Big bags
Chemical Drums/Cans - empty
Engine oil
Oil (non engine) in Drums
Waste transferred 2004
Paper and cardboard
STATISTICAL KNOWLEDGE
Glass
Metal
Plastic and Rubber
Wood
Helifuel
Cooking Grease
Hoses
Cement Returns
Electric related
Water Dirty/Contaminated (+40 ppm)
Other non specified
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21. Actual KPIs
Air emissions PM, SOx, NOx, VOC, CO, CO2, CH4,
N2O emitted from engines.
Ozone depletion gases escapes
Liquid Engine room oily water discharges, Deck
discharges drainage discharges
Waste Waste segregated, measured and
production disposed under 28 different types
Chemicals All OSPAR controlled chemicals (Pipe
release dope, jacking system grease, Rig wash,
BOP fluid) are measured
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22. Social Pressure
Within society there is a growing
perception to the scale of
environmental problems our planet is
facing, caused by untamed industrial
development and bad practices.
It is expected that more and more
environmental regulations will be
implemented in the European Union
area.
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23. Clients pressure
Our clients are on the
first line of compliance.
They are directly
answering to the state
authorities.
Some of our most
important clients had
already implemented
Environmental
Management Systems or
were in the process of
doing so.
It is obvious that Drilling
Contractors shall be
aware and do the same.
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24. OSPAR Recommendation 2003/5
2.3 - The goal of this Recommendation is that by the
end of 2005 all operators (…) should have in place
Environmental Management Systems (EMS) that are
in accordance with the principles of internationally
recognized standards.
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25. fmarques@noblecorp.com NOBLE CORPORATION
13135 South Dairy Ashford, Suite 800
Sugar Land, Texas 77478
(281) 276-6100
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