Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environment (QHSSE)

OQGN’s commitment to excellence is reflected in an unwavering focus on safety, health, and environmental stewardship, principles embedded in daily operations and demonstrated by a major milestone in 2025: 20 million safe man-hours with zero LTIs. This strong performance is supported by a disciplined QHSSE approach anchored in a collaboratively developed and regularly reviewed QHSSE Plan, integrating safety, quality, environmental management, and operational integrity. Active governance, leadership oversight, and targeted risk-based initiatives continue to strengthen accountability and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Total recordable injury frequency (TRIF)

HSE Digital Transformation

Building on its safety foundation, OQGN accelerated the digital transformation of its QHSSE functions in 2025, deploying advanced technologies that enhance pipeline integrity, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and real-time decision-making. The Company’s MUEEN digital Right-of-Way inspection platform earned recognition for Operational Excellence at the annual Best Practices Awards, underscoring OQGN’s leadership in innovation.

Enhanced RoW Digital Surveillance

Upgraded satellite-based monitoring with AI analytics and expanded system integrations, supported by AI-powered drones and tethered emergency drones to improve anomaly detection, situational awareness, and reduce manual patrolling.

Strengthened Digital Governance & Workflow Efficiency

Advanced EDRMS implementation with improved governance structures and automated retention; fully deployed the Electronic NOC (E-NOC) system to streamline approvals and improve traceability.

Improved Risk & Hazard Management Tools

Completed deployment of the digital Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) tool and progressed multi-layer pipeline intrusion detection trials combining fiber-optic sensing, long-range cameras, and AI analytics.

Upgraded HSE Reporting & Oversight Systems

Enhanced Intelex modules with improved dashboards, redesigned MoC workflows, and upgraded digital inspection tools.

HSE Training and Capability Development

OQGN invested 20,327 HSE training hours in 2025 across employees and contractors, delivered through the Corporate Training Matrix and Development Needs Analysis (DNA). Training was designed to strengthen operational discipline, reinforce safety culture, and enhance workforce capability.

HSE Training (hours)

New E-Learning Modules

• E-Learning Module
• Chemical Hazard Management & Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Heat Stress Prevention
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Occupational Health Awareness
• Electronic Management of Change (E-MOC)
• Environment Awareness
• Process Safety Rules (PSR)

Environmental Stewardship

OQGN strengthened its environmental stewardship in 2025 by embedding Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Environmental Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) early in project planning, and by issuing a dedicated EIA Guideline to ensure consistent and proactive environmental evaluation. The Company continued to conduct regular environmental risk assessments and Best Available Technique (BAT) studies to minimize impacts across the asset lifecycle, while continuously monitoring environmental performance through robust tracking systems.