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How to effectively manage climate-related risk in the petroleum industry«Climate-related risks represent an existential threat to the petroleum industry. Companies in the industry will need to quickly build the capability to effectively identify and analyze climate-related risks and demonstrate how they will manage any financial impacts from this, both in the shorter and in the longer perspective. And there is a real urgency to this matter. It happens as we speak.”
This was the main message from Trond Winther, CEO in Proactima, at the annual Norwegian Petroleum Society’s conference on risk management, which was launched this week
The conference addresses issues of importance to the petroleum industry and is an arena for sharing knowledge and experience related to risk management on a strategic and operational level. The theme for this year’s conference was: “Uncertain times. New framework conditions in the petroleum industry” and included presentations on topics such as climate risk, pandemics and cyber security.
Trond Winther started his presentation by describing the challenging backdrop for the industry, with quick changes in framework conditions as a result of the drive to address climate challenges. He pointed out how analyzes of climate-related risks are important in order to support good decisions in both the short and the longer view.
«The work on climate-related risks need to be integrated in the corporate governance and in important strategic and operational processes», underlined Winther.
Winther also addressed the particular challenges associated with identifying, analyzing and managing climate related risks, and explained how this can be made efficiently through different methods.
«Using existing processes and globally available standards may contribute significantly. However, considering the nature of these kind of risks, most companies will need to adjust their existing risk management framework to include for example scenario- and sensitivity analyses”.
Winther offered the following advice to companies in the petroleum industry: “Identifying and managing climate-related risks, requires an interdisciplinary approach and broad engagement of stakeholders, from employees to the board of directors. Based on this, the companies will be able to build a foundation for open and credible communication on sustainability and build trust with important internal and external stakeholders.
Two new employees to ProactimaProactima is strengthening the team and welcomes two new employees to our offices in Oslo and Stavanger.
Eric Urban has his background as political scientist. He has 14 years of experience from different sectors within energy and renewables, oil and gas and public sector. He has extensive experience with management and quality systems, organizational development, strategy and change management. Eric is focused on continuous development and improvement in organizations and underlines the importance of process control, information and ICT in order to succeed with the right decisions in today’s digital society.
Eric will mainly work with risk management systems at Proactima’ s office in Stavanger.
Eivind Opsahl is educated civil engineer in industrial economy and technology management from the University in Agder (2020) and holds a Bachelor’s degree in renewable energy from NTNU. Eivind has among others worked at Elkem in India, where he worked with energy mapping and market analysis. Eivind has in several projects worked with Lean in different companies and has written a Master thesis on the use of Lean in environments characterized by large variations.
Eivind will mainly work with renewables and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) at Proactima’ s office in Oslo.
We wish both Eric and Eivind welcome to Proactima!
Surbhi Bansal and Åge Landråk start in ProactimaProactima has strengthen the company’s team and recruited two new employees within risk management and digital solutions.
Surbhi Bansal works within risk management and has a master’s degree in offshore technology risk management and a bachelor technology degree in mechanical and automation engineering. Surbhi is pursuing her PhD in risk management where her research work relates to risk analysis and improving decision-making under uncertainty for energy sector industries.
Surbhi started working with Proactima since February 2021, for the innovation department, supporting research and development in projects and consulting assignments. Surbhi has previously worked as engineer in the EPC oil & gas and automotive sectors. She has also conducted research in the nuclear, oil & gas, chemical processing and the financial sector which has resulted in publishing five research articles in international conferences and reputed journals.
Åge Tjelta Landråk has previously worked for Proactima and was head of developing the risk management tool UXRisk. Åge has recently returned to Proactima where he will take up the position as Product owner for UXRisk in the department for Digital solutions.
Åge has more than 20 years of experience within ICT application implementation, counseling, training, accounting and other ICT support processes in several companies, primarily in the oil and gas industry.
Åge was one of the founders of PRIDE (previously Synergi Solutions which is now part of DNV). Åge has extensive experience within the ICT field and has participated in more than 100 projects for over 50 companies in more than 10 countries. Until 2018, Åge was responsible for the development and implementation of Proctimas’ next generation HSE and risk management tool UXRisk.
Shared learning during the Corona pandemic – still very relevant!Proactima just recently organized a new initiative focusing on shared experience between companies related to the Corona situation.
This was the third round organized by Proactima during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since June last year, more than 40 companies and organizations have met on Teams and shared their experience for common benefit and reflection. The last initiative was an efficient one-hour session with several groups, each representing 4-6 companies, which reviewed advantages and downsides in operations during a pandemic.
Although participants represented both medium and large companies, they all seem to have more or less the same challenges. Common issues which were discussed and shared were: leadership, communication, how to follow-up closely, recruitment during a pandemic, midway assessment, handling of additional risks, home office routines, distance confidence building, how to use foreign workforce and how to re-open.
The participants wanted to continue this sharing in the continuation. If your company or organization wants to participate in future sessions, please contact Jo Tidemann: jo.t@proactima.com
Proactima to explore future transport systemsThe Norwegian Research Council has granted Proactima research funding to investigate and increase knowledge about vulnerabilities in future transport systems. The Research Council har granted Proactima and our project partners up to NOK15.9 million of a total of approximately NOK26 million for this purpose.
The project is part of the Research Council’s Pilot-T program, focusing on new solutions in the interface between mobility and ICT. The Pilot-T is a collaboration between The Norwegian Research Council and Innovation Norway, based on an assignment from the Norwegian Ministry of Transport.
“The transport systems of the future are digital, autonomous, adaptive – and integrated. Today’s methods and approach to assessing and manage risk are not suitable or sufficient to handle the future systems. In particular, the knowledge of the mobility systems as a whole, is deficient. We need to understand, and be able to handle, risk and vulnerability in many complex subsystems – as well as in the complex interwind systems”, says Trond Winther, CEO in Proactima.
“In this project we will develop knowledge, services and tools for effective identification, comprehension and management of vulnerabilities and risks in future integrated intelligent transport systems within and between companies, organizations and different society functions”, explains advisor in Proactima Anne-Kari Valdal, who will be the project manager.
“The project has a broad participation with representatives from companies focusing on risk management and societal security as well as technology and insurance. These are supported suppliers and partners representing research and development, academic competence, authorities, infrastructure management rail- and road technology, as well as legal competence”, says Anne-Kari Valdal.
The project has a duration of three years and will start on February 1st, 2021.
Proactima and Lilleaker Consulting is now one integrated companyEffective from January 1st, 2021, Lilleaker Consulting is fully integrated into Proactima. All of the previous 13 Lilleaker employees are now part of the Proactima team. Information regarding services from Lilleaker Consulting is now located on proactima.com below the tab theme “Safety”.
We wish both our new and existing employees, customers and partners a happy and prosperous new year!
Proactima secures safety- and emergency preparedness agreement with the Petroleum Safety Authority NorwayProactima has entered into a new framework agreement with the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway. The agreement includes consultancy services within safety and emergency preparedness in the petroleum industry, both onshore and offshore on the Norwegian continental shelf.
The agreement includes areas such as risk assessment, technical safety, emergency preparedness and analysis.
“We are very pleased to once again be selected by the Safety Authority”, says Trond Winther, CEO in Proactima. “Proactima has previously carried out several assignments for the Petroleum Safety Authority during the last 12 years. Among others, Proactima has supported the Safety Authority with professional assessments and several studies in connection with:
- the integrated management plan for the Norwegian sea areas
- fire loads in specific drilling operations
- evacuation solutions and winterization of installations in the northern areas
- mapping assignments related to initiatives and standards in order to prevent emissions to sea from petroleum activities in the northern areas
“Proactima is also involved in several research assignments for the Safety Authority and assists also within heath and working environment projects”, says Winther.
“The assignments within this agreement will vary in nature from simple analyzes or assessments to more in-depth investigation or verification of different solutions. We are addressing areas which are very important for the oil- and gas industry and where we are able to fully utilize our experience and technical capability in addressing key challenges”, Winther underlines.
The framework agreement has a duration of two years with additional extension options.
Trine Solvang Nikolaisen starts in ProactimaTrine has a long and extensive experience within change management, HSEQ, and strategic management. Her last position was in the oil company DNO where she worked primarily with ESG and corporate governance. Her main working experience she has gained from her previous employers Spirit Energy, Bayerngas Norge, Statoil and in BW Offshore. In addition, Trine has also worked with risk management and HSE in the consultancy company Scandpower.
Trine is profoundly passionate about sustainability and how companies’ efforts within ESG not only contributes to a greater social responsibility and sustainable development, but also contributes to the companies’ future economic growth.
In Proactima Trine will mainly be involved with strategic projects within ESG and sustainability
“I look forward to work in Proactima! I see an exciting and ambitious company which take social responsibility seriously. To simplify the complex is important”, says Trine.
Trine has a Master (MSc) in Environmental and Resources Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Trine has also additional education within Quality management, Green growth and Psychology.
We welcome Trine to Proactima!
Proactima and Lilleaker Consulting join forces, strengthening technical and operational risk managementStavanger/Oslo, October 28, 2020 – Proactima AS and Lilleaker Consulting AS have entered into an agreement to merge the two companies. Further strengthening our joint capabilities within strategic, technical and operational risk management services.
Richard Heyerdahl, chairman of the Board and co-founder of Proactima, says the two companies know each other well from previous cooperation and shares many joint values, customers and ambitions.
“We have worked with many of the same customers. However, offering somewhat different type of services. With this new merger, existing and new customer will gain access to an even broader range of services within risk management and sustainability”.
Trond Winther, man. dir. in Proactima, says: Moving forward, this joint company provides significant advantages and opportunities.
“This reinforces Proactima’s position as one of the important competence environments for risk management in Norway and provides us with the opportunity to build and even more skilled and robust consultancy team. This agreement allows us to expand our position in existing markets and will strengthen the transition to new industries”, says Winther.
“We are impressed by what Lilleaker Consulting has achieved by their investment into technical and operational consultancy. Today we join together two very competent and skilled teams, and we look forward to finding the very best solutions for our customers together”, says Trond Winther.
“We are two companies with a long history which both believe in a future where renewable energy will be important”, says general manager, Ingvild Aker in Lilleaker Consulting.
“We will continue to offer risk analysis and advisory, and studies in the field of safety and reliability to our customers the way our customers know us”, says Anita Kittelsen, Chairman of the Board in Lilleaker Consulting. “Today we join together two strong competence environments with complementary skills. Both Lilleaker Consulting and Proactima are recognized for a strong customer focus. We look forward to what we can achieve together!”
About the agreement:
- Proactima and Lilleaker Consulting have agreed to a merger between the two companies
- The new company will be named Proactima and have its head office in Stavanger
- 13 employees from Lilleaker Consulting will be included in Proactima
- The new company will have approximately 80 employees
- The merger will be effective immediately
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For more information, contact:
Richard Heyerdahl,
Chairman of the Board in Proactima AS, phone: 905 50 971
Anita Kittelsen,
Chairman of the Board in Lilleaker Consulting AS, phone: 416 15 457
Proactima is a leading company in Norway within risk management, emergency handling and societal safety, and has developed many strategic projects within socially critical processes in many different industries; among others transportation and mobility, power energy, oil and gas, maritime services, bank and finance as well as health and safety. The company has also extensive operations within public administration. Among the customers is over 1500 companies and organization which include both smaller, medium and some of the largest companies in Norway. Proactima was established in 2003 and includes approximately 60 advisors in four different location; in Stavanger, Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim.