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KNPC Organizes Introductory Lectures on Group Medical Insurance Scheme for Oil Sector Employees  Under a series of lectures held at different KNPC sites for introducing the Group Medical Insurance Scheme (GMIS) of the oil sector staff, the first lecture was held on 7/7/2010 at the H.O Auditorium. it came as part of the campaign activities organized by the GMIS Change Management Team that is tasked with introducing the new scheme to the oil sector employees. The team was formed out of KPC interest in ensuring the best implementation of the new scheme, especially it is the first time to be applied in this sector.The lecture included speeches by Mr. Sulaiman Ismaiel, Advisor, Risk Management & TL, GMIS, Mr. Adel Al-Refaie, TL, Operation Planning - Medical Group at Al-Ahmadi Hospital & Acting TL, Medical Insurance, Mrs. Diyaa Madouh, Coordinator, HR at and KNPC member at the GMIS Change Management Team.The speeches and the subsequent discussions covered a number of topics such as the introducing GMIS and the groups covered by this system, GMIS maximum insurance rates, insurance coverage exceptions, medical services which Ahmadi Hospital will continue to offer to insured members, the payment procedure of the medical treatment expenses, the geographic area covered by the scheme, mechanism of joining the GMIS and shifting from one scheme to another (from GMIS to Al-Ahmadi Hospital and vice versa) and commitment to the GMIS rules and regulations. Towards the end, the questions and inquiries posed by the attendees were all answered by the lecturers. |
Al-Mutairi Honors Engr. Al-Humaidi Al-Enezi for Inventing High Temperature Scope Mr. Mohammed Ghazi Al-Mutairi, DMD- MAB, honored Mr. Al-Humaidi Makmi Al-Enezi, Welding and Fabrication Engineer, for his invention of a high temperature scope enabling the video taping of Heaters/ Boilers from inside while in operation withstanding heat temperature up to 1000’ Celsius without shutdown the Heater.For his part, Al-Enezi said that such achievement was attained thanks to the directives of Mr. Al-Mutairi regarding exchanging knowledge and experience with experts who have been hired to perform maintenance work, in addition to having a creative work environment within Engineering and Maintenance Dept chaired by Mr. Hussein Ali Al-Dabbous. Al-Enzi also thanked Mr. Fayez Hussein Al-Khuzam, TL, Workshops and General Works for his continuing support and encouragement.He added that several tests had been done at MAB workshop to assess the efficiency of the camera. Accordingly, three cameras will be assembled and given to each refinery to inspect their Heaters while in service. |
Mock-Fire & Total Evacuation Drill at Sabhan Depot  In order to enhance preparedness to efficiently respond to different emergencies, a fire drill was carried out on 22/6/2010 at KNPC Sabhan Petroleum Products Depot -Local Marketing Dept. The General Fire Directorate “GFD”, Medical Emergency Dept “MED” and Civil Defense “CD” teams participated in the drill that involved conducting a total evacuation of the depot.
The drill scenario involved fire breaking out on the tank 222. Accordingly, the depot fire team was called to the site to start fire fighting activities. The situation was categorized “CAT 1”, so a partial evacuation of individuals and tankers was carried out at the tanks and gantry areas. Also, GFD, MED and CD were informed by the Emergency Room Operator.
As the fire was going on, the situation was escalating and re-categorized as “CAT 2”. Consequently, the total evacuation sirens went on. MED, GFD and CD teams were called to the site where GFD firemen took part in the fire fighting activities.
After the situation was under control and the fire was extinguished the Stand By Situation was announced for inspecting the entire damaged area. At the end, the incident was closed out and All Clear siren went on. |
KNPC Launches “Mega Summer” Program  Amid festive atmosphere spread everywhere in Al-Wataniyah Club, KNPC launched on Friday 2/7/2010 the functions and activities of the entertainment program “Mega Summer 2010” for its employees and their families. Mega Summer 2010 program includes various activities that meet all the requirements of the employees and their family members, including organizing diving and shooting lessons, holding weekly exhibitions such as Traffic Safety, Electronics and Ramadan exhibitions, in addition to organizing weekly movie shows for kids at Al-Wataniyah Club cinema.During the event the lobbies and facilities of the club were crowded with a large number of employees and their families who were interested in participating in the opening festival organized by the Corporate Communication Dept on the occasion of launching the Mega Summer 2010 program. The festival program included contests, funny games, cartoon characters shows and distribution of gifts to the attendees who enjoyed the interesting entertainment functions, exciting artistic and music shows performed by folklore troupes. |
KNPC, OSSC Ink Security Sector Transfer Agreement  In accordance with KPC directives regarding making the security services at the oil sector companies under one management in order to unify the oil sector security vision and upgrade the security performance at KPC and its subsidiaries, a ceremony was held on 6/6/2010 at Al-Salhiyah Ballroom-J W Marriott Hotel to mark the occasion of signing the agreement of transferring KNPC security sector management to Oil Sector Services Company “OSSC”. The event was attended by the two companies’ Top Management representatives and leaders.
The agreement was inked by both Mr. Farouk Al-Zanki, C& MD and Mr. Ali Ahmad Al-Obaid, Acting C& MD-OSSC. According to the agreement the management of security activities and staff members at KNPC is to be transferred to OSSC.Mr. Farouk Al-Zanki expressed his confidence in OSSC management capabilities regarding safeguarding KNPC refineries and other facilities, emphasizing that the project of transferring security sector management to OSSC will be fully supported by all oil sector companies, especially that the OSSC operates according to a strategic security system.During the ceremony, Mr. Ali Al-Obaid said that the cooperation with all the oil sector companies will be available to achieve the desired goals through this project. He added that the fire services at oil sector companies will be transferred to OSSC in the near future, pointing out that OSSC is looking forward to promoting the security performance level at KPC and its subsidiaries. |
KNPC Upgrades Crisis Management System Top Management representatives attended the Crisis Management and Business Continuity workshops conducted during July 2010 at Head Office, three refineries and Local Marketing Dept, along with department managers and nominated representatives at each location.
This series of workshops, planned by the consultant as part of Upgrading of KNPC Crisis Management and Emergency Response System, was designed to create a common understanding on concepts of emergency response, business continuity and crisis management at all levels across the company. The workshops were well received and appreciated by the participants who shared their views with the consultant. Mr. Farouk Al-Zanki, C&MD, emphasized that while finalizing KNPC Crisis Management plan, it should be ensured that it is aligned with the overall KPC Crisis Management strategy. Existing KNPC Crisis Management Plan (CMP) provides a framework for handling a corporate crisis by the company’s Crisis Management Team (CMT) which is located at Head Office building.
It is noteworthy that Process Safety & Reliability Group (PSRG), USA has been appointed as consultant to upgrade the KNPC CMP and CMC in line with international standards, best industry practice and technology and also the existing emergency response plan - Major Incident Procedure Plan (MIPP) .Absence of Business Continuity Plans in KNPC has been identified by the consultant as a major gap in KNPC Crisis Management system. An emergency can disrupt the normal business activity of any of the KNPC functions, which may escalate to a company crisis. Business continuity is therefore important for all KNPC functions and units. At present the available business continuity plans at KNPC are limited to operational continuity and IT Disaster Recovery Plans.Developing Business Continuity Plans (BCP) requires involvement of KNPC Top Management and line functions across company business units. To achieve this the Consultant has planned that series of workshops at different KNPC sites to explain the concepts of crisis management and business continuity. |
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