CNOOC Limited has consistently upheld its goal of achieving world-leading safety and environmental protection. Our CNOOC Limited HSE Management System (CHSEMS) embodies our advanced management ideas. It consists of 10 core elements including leadership and responsibilities, along with 70 specific management requirements. We use this system to clarify our safety management requirements, guide self-inspection by subordinate units, and follow a pattern of risk and continuous improvement.

HSE Philosophy

1. Sound HSE performance is one of the foundations for the company’s growth and development.

2. Ensuring economic returns, HSE management is also our commitment to social responsibility.

3. Put people first and regard employees as our most valuable resource and asset.

4. With set objectives, implementation is important.

5. Conduct systematic management and continuous improvement with motto “We can always do it better”.

6. Promote the “5 DON'Ts until DOs” Safety Rules, focus on details, and manage risks at acceptable levels.

7. Manage contractors and share information and experience to achieve Win-Win cooperation.

8. Endeavor to use clean & harmless materials and energy, and protect the environment & natural resources.

9. Comply with laws, regulations and industrial standards, and strive for HSE excellence.

10. HSE performance mirrors the comprehensive quality of the company.

HSE Management System (CHSEMS)

Safety Audit

CNOOC Limited has strengthened key investigations, inspections, and controls. We have formulated and adopted corresponding control measures for key tasks and important links such as key projects under construction, downhole operational safety, high-risk well control, production facilities, and typhoon preparations.

In 2019, we organized a wide range of safety inspections and helped rectify hidden dangers, including:

Safety Emergency

CNOOC Limited constantly strives to improve its emergency response management mechanisms, emergency rescue systems, and accident prevention and emergency response capabilities.

●  Strengthen Emergency Capacity Mechanism Building

●  Explore Advanced Emergency Management Methods

  -  Scenario construction of major accident

  -  CNOOC Incident Management System (CIMS) project research and promotion

Equipment and Facility Integrity Management

CNOOC Limited normalized potential risk identification along with equipment and facilities management as part of a continued push for safe production. In 2019, we focused on the inspection and management of subsea pipelines, drilling and workover rig, electrical and instrument equipment, and aging facilities. This included a comprehensive survey of subsea pipeline safety along with an initiative to protect and treat subsea pipelines. Key measures included: adjustment and optimization of the Automatic Identification System (AIS) of vessels and radar coverage, site monitoring, leasing of law enforcement vessels, and communication with competent authorities for joint law enforcement. We also invited DNV GL, the independent third party, to audit integrity management in the Tianjin, Zhanjiang and Shanghai branches in response to the release of the revised integrity management system document.