Our Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) Management System has been certified according to the following standards:
Our Business Continuity Management (BCM) system has been certified according to ISO 22301:2019 for Business Continuity Management Systems
We regularly assess our compliance with the HSEQ and BCM Management Systems through external third-party certification audits. We have maintained certification for all our assets and facilities in 2024. Additionally, to ensure the effectiveness of our controls and the HSEQ Management System, we conduct regular internal department risk-based audits.
Safety is integral to everything we do at QatarEnergy. Our aim is to make things safer every day for our employees, contractors, partners and communities. We aim to enable everyone working for and with us, regardless of background, skill level or experience, to perform with confidence. By prioritizing safety in everything we do, we can create a better, healthier and more productive workplace, and contribute to the long-term success of our business.
Personal safety
Ensuring the health and safety of employees, contractors, business partners, and communities is our top priority, as outlined in our Occupational Health and Safety Policy, one of our Foundational Policies. Our approach to safety is built on risk management practices, including hazard identification and mitigation measures.
We have a number of corporate safety standards in place, such as those defining the requirements for the Permit to Work (PTW) system, Job Hazard Analysis, Worksite Safety, Road Safety, Lifting Equipment and Operations, Hand Protection, and Radiation Safety.
We actively engage with employees and contractors through comprehensive HSE training, toolbox talks, and safety moments, ensuring that lessons learned are effectively communicated and applied.
Through the Stop Work Authority Program, we aim to empower our employees and contractors by giving them the authority and responsibility to stop work if they observe unsafe conditions or behaviors that may result in people injury, asset damage, or harm to the environment.
Road safety
At QatarEnergy, road safety is a fundamental part of our operations. We are committed to creating a safe environment for everyone on the road, including our drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users. Our Road Safety Standard is designed to minimize the risk of accidents and reduce the severity of injuries. Adherence to this standard is mandatory for all journeys, prioritizing the safety of drivers, passengers, and third-party road users.
We use an In-Vehicle Monitoring System (IVMS) across our fleet of over 900 vehicles. This system tracks vehicle usage and driver behavior by using staff access cards to electronically unlock vehicles and identify drivers, and ensuring prompt response in emergencies. IVMS monitors driving behaviors that increase the risk of accidents, such as speeding and reckless driving. It also monitors seatbelt usage, promoting a safer driving culture. The data collected supports both proactive and reactive coaching to improve driving habits.
Occupational health
QatarEnergy aims to establish and maintain the highest standards of employee wellness within Qatar’s energy sector. We continuously monitor and evaluate our performance using a range of indicators, including both lagging and leading metrics, focused on occupational hygiene, public health, and fitness to work. These metrics help us identify areas for improvement and drive wellness initiatives across the organization.
Read our latest Sustainability Report for more information about our personal safety performance and our initiatives to protect our people.
Protecting our assets
Safety is integral to everything we do at QatarEnergy. Our aim is to make things safer every day for our employees, contractors, partners and communities. We aim to enable everyone working for and with us, regardless of background, skill level or experience, to perform with confidence. By prioritizing safety in everything we do, we can create a better, healthier and more productive workplace, and contribute to the long-term success of our business.
Our approach to process safety
QatarEnergy places a high priority on safeguarding our critical assets to ensure their resilience and longevity. This includes deploying security protocols, risk mitigation measures, and protective initiatives to fortify assets against potential threats.
Process safety is an integral part of our overall safety management system, focused on preventing major hazards such as fires, explosions, and hazardous material releases. We take a multifaceted approach to process safety through:
- HSE risk assessments
- Specialized control measures
- Emergency communication protocols
- Joint emergency response drills.
This approach is foundational to our Process Safety Management (PSM) system, implemented across QatarEnergy assets. Our risk management standards, such as Hazard Identification (HAZID) and Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and other risk assessment technical studies, enable early identification of risks leading to safer designs for new facilities and modifications.
Our Major Accident Hazards Management (MAHM) Standard ensures that all major hazards across facility lifecycles are identified, assessed, and mitigated to a demonstrably ALARP (As Low as Reasonably Practicable) level. Projects and operational facilities are actively developing MAHM reports, and BowTie analyses are used to manage major accident risks, providing visibility to leadership and ensuring effective risk management. In addition, major hazard industries based in our industrial cities are required to implement formal PSM systems to mitigate risks associated with their operations.
We prioritize preventing hazardous material releases by maintaining high standards of asset integrity and ensuring that all production and safety systems are reliable and functional.
QatarEnergy implemented 10 Process Safety Fundamentals (PSFs) aimed at enhancing safety across the organization’s operations. These PSFs focus on key behaviors and practices that are critical for improving safety culture and preventing high-severity incidents.
Organizational resilience, emergency preparedness, business continuity, and crisis management
Organizational resilience is our ability to adapt, respond, and maintain operational continuity in changing environments, while turning challenges into opportunities for growth. We view the resilience of our people, organization, services, and operations as critical to our success.
In 2024, QatarEnergy implemented a policy-based approach to organizational resilience. Our initial focus is on building a resilience culture, personnel development and forums that collectively align vision and best practices.
We proactively work to prevent incidents that may affect safety and business operations. When major incidents occur, we follow established emergency procedures to address them. Our resilience strategy encompasses crisis management, emergency preparedness, business continuity planning, and information technology resilience. We prioritize an integrated fire and rescue response plan and allocate necessary resources for swift action. We allocate resources to strengthen organizational resilience, ensuring that in the event of a disruption, we can:
- Respond promptly and effectively to minimize business disruption
- Provide accurate updates to authorities on actions taken to protect health, safety, and the environment
- Maintain the delivery of products and services.
Our emergency response plans adhere to national regulations and international best practices. We regularly conduct drills for scenarios like hydrocarbon leaks, fires, explosions, transportation incidents, structural collapses, and natural disasters. These plans are developed during the project phase and updated based on regulatory changes, new hazards, engineering updates, and feedback from drills and incidents.
We place great emphasis on business continuity management, so that in the case of an event, we can respond in a timely and effective manner and minimize any potential business disruption. Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) aim to significantly contribute to sustainability by integrating risk management, continuous improvement and sector collaboration.
Managing our operations
To achieve top-tier operations we need to maximize the performance of our assets. Our approach to reliability, availability and maintainability allows us to monitor and understand the performance of our assets throughout their entire lifecycle, anticipate potential problems and mitigate those problems accordingly. We prioritize maintenance and utilize data and metrics to continuously improve asset performance. We remain committed to integrating sustainability into our operations, to ensure that we are responsible and sustainable for the long-term benefit of our employees, customers, partners and the environment.
Read our latest Sustainability Report for more information about our approach to operational excellence and digitalization.
Last updated in November 2025
