Doha: The 14th edition of the Qatar Process Safety Symposium (QPSS), co-sponsored by QatarEnergy LNG and ConocoPhillips Qatar in collaboration with University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), has been concluded. Held under the theme: Making Process Safety Personal, QPSS remains a key fixture in the global energy calendar, uniting industry leaders to discuss the future of process safety. This year’s event reinforced the importance of personalizing process safety, ensuring that the well-being of individuals is prioritized across energy operations.
According to Qatar News Agency, Chief Executive Officer of QatarEnergy LNG, Khalid bin Khalifa Al-Thani, stated that process safety is not just a set of protocols or guidelines but rather a shared responsibility that begins with all individuals. He encouraged all individuals to reflect on their own experience and the role they play in ensuring a safe workplace. He reaffirmed QatarEnergy LNG’s commitment to continuously improving safety standards through the
company’s direction statement, daily operations, and long-term strategies, adding that each story, each lesson learned, and each commitment to process safety contributes to a collective effort that makes a profound impact on industry.
For his part, President of ConocoPhillips Qatar, Bill Arnold, delivered a keynote address discussing the critical role of leadership in driving process safety and highlighted the strength of ConocoPhillips Qatar’s partnership with QatarEnergy LNG in advancing safety initiatives.
The event featured 24 technical presentations, covering topics such as process safety management and culture, risk management, human factors, asset integrity, digitalization, and advanced safety technologies. In addition, the symposium included the presentation of the QPSS Excellence Award to Dr. Luc Vechot, Associate Professor and Managing Director of the Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center in Qatar.
As part of QPSS’s commitment to promoting collaboration between academia and industry, students f
rom UDST presented their research on the latest advancements in the field, underscoring the role of education in developing future safety leaders. President of UDST Dr. Salem Al Naemi highlighted the importance of partnerships between industry and academia in driving safety innovation. He explained that the collaboration between UDST and industry leaders serves as a cornerstone in advancing process safety that creates an environment where students can apply their knowledge alongside industry experts. He added that industry partnerships are enhancing educational outcomes to equip future leaders with necessary skills and knowledge, preparing them to tackle safety challenges head-on.