International Energy Safety Conference 2025, 12-13 March

This year, the TIC Council International Energy Safety Conference, co-hosted with the American Petroleum Institute (API), will take place on 12 and 13 March at the Hyatt Regency, San Francisco, California.

2025 PROGRAMME

Day 1 – Current Safety Challenges in the O&G Industry

Vessel Access 

Despite significant progress in improving vessel access safety, dangerous incidents continue to occur. This session provides a global perspective, looking to reinforce the importance of safe practices and proper oversight when accessing vessels. Industry experts will share key insights into recent advancements, highlight remaining challenges, and discuss practical strategies for achieving a consistently safer industry moving ahead.  

TIME: 13:15 to 14:45 

SPEAKERS:

• Mark Harrison – Global Inspection Lead at Intertek 
• Keith Kirvan – HSE Global Director at Camin Cargo Control 
• Chester Urban – HSE Advisor, Global Maritime Safety COE at Shell 
• Joel Morton – Marine Operations Manager at Fairwater Tanker Management 
• Michael Breslin – Senior Director - Safety and Sustainability at American Waterways Operators   

Minimum standards for work conditions on board vessels 

This session will address the essential standards for work conditions that inspectors should expect while staying aboard third-party vessels, especially during extended stays. The presentation will explore the legal frameworks that define these expectations, discuss real-world examples from industry inspectors, and will outline the responsibilities of vessel owners and operators in ensuring safe, comfortable, and compliant conditions for third-party personnel.  

TIME: 14:45 to 15:00 

SPEAKERS:

• Joshua Morales – Operations Manager Houston at Saybolt 

Human behavioural aspects of Safety 

This session will delve into the critical human behavioural aspects that shape safety practices, fostering an engaging discussion with diverse perspectives from stakeholders in the petroleum and inspection industries. By keeping the human element at the center, the session will explore strategies for advancing safety development and improvement. It will emphasize the importance of understanding and addressing human behaviour to create safer environments. Join us for a thought-provoking dialogue that highlights the essential role of people in achieving safety excellence. 

TIME: 15:15 to 16:45

SPEAKERS:

• Chris Frederic – Global Investigate & Learn Manager at Shell  

Day 2 – Future Safety Challenges in the O&G Industry

Harmonized Pre-Work Checklists 

This session will explore the challenges arising from heterogeneous approaches to pre-work checklists for at-risk activities, with experts from the O&G and Inspection industry discussing potential strategies for developing standardized approaches to ensure consistency for end-users operating across multiple facilities. Participants will be invited to discuss how a potential standardization effort on pre-work checklists may be conducted with the aim to strengthen governance, oversight, and ultimately, safety within the Petroleum and Petrochemicals Industry 

TIME: 9:15 to 10:00  

SPEAKERS:

• Chad Gasper – OE/HSE Manager at Chevron 
• James Armstrong – Sr. Vice President of Global Health, Safety & Training / ESG at AmSpec  

Fuelling the Future: Safe Handling and Awareness of New and Future Fuels  

As ESG compliance and global investment in sustainable alternatives to petroleum and petrochemical-based fuels grow, it is essential to understand the potential risks associated with these alternative energy sources. This session will challenge the perception that these alternatives are inherently "safer" and will delve into the safety challenges and implications of the new and innovative fuels poised to enter the market in the coming years. 

This session will cover: 

1. Hydrogen: A deep dive into the hydrogen value chain, highlighting the role of the TIC industry in ensuring quality and safety. The presentation will explore drivers for hydrogen certification, complexities in transportation, and the comparative risks of various distribution methods. 

TIME: 10:00 to 11:00  

SPEAKERS:

• Michael Bailey – Vice President, Laboratories - Western Hemisphere at AmSpec 
• Andrew Adkins – Senior Environmental Scientist at CDFA Division of Measurement Standards  
• Mark Taylor – President at Airborne Labs International

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3. CCS/CCU: An exploration of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) technologies, emphasizing their vital role in decarbonizing the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industry. 

TIME: 11:15 to 12:15  

SPEAKERS:

• David Gauci – Global lead product quality and testing at Saybolt

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4. PPE and Sampling Equipment: An expert discussion on the personal protective equipment and specialized sampling tools required for handling new fuels and cargoes, addressing challenges distinct from those encountered during the adoption of LNG. 

TIME: 12:15 to 13:15  

SPEAKERS:

• Michelle Shea – Global Director of Laboratories at Camin Cargo

REGISTRATION FEES & DETAILS

Register here.

For registration questions or method of payment inquiries, please contact 202-682-8195 or Registrar@api.org

Early Registration Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025

Refund Cutoff Date: Friday, February 7, 2025 (No refunds granted after this date.)

Cancellations, Refunds, and Substitutions:
Cancellations and request for refunds must be made in writing and sent to registrar@api.org by Friday, February 7, 2025. Cancellation shall be effective, final, and binding upon receipt by API. Cancellation requests received by Friday, February 7, 2025, will receive a refund of the registration fee less a $100 cancellation fee. Refunds are not provided for cancellation requests received after Friday, February 7, 2025 and will be processed in the original form of payment. Substitutions are welcome.

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