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CAPP publications are for members and anyone interested in Canada’s oil and natural gas industry.
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Adverse Weather Communications Protocol – Offshore Newfoundland
This Industry Best Practice is intended to describe how Operators will communicate with each another and the C-NLOPB pertaining to weather information, plans, precautions and resource availability, such as vessels or helicopter transport.
May, 2021 - 20 Pages
Health & Safety Offshore
Collaborating for Safety and Sustainability: Progress Update and Year Two Plan
In 2020 CAPP and its offshore operator members released Collaborating for Safety and Sustainability: A Continuous Improvement Plan. With Year One of this initiative now complete, the purpose of this document is to provide an overview of accomplishments and new initiatives being progressed.
April, 2021 - 4 Pages
Offshore
CAPP’s Newfoundland and Labrador Energy Platform
CAPP’s Newfoundland and Labrador Energy Platform outlines key policy and regulatory actions that can be taken to regain industry momentum and support the province’s economic recovery while advancing its interests in lower-carbon energy and clean technology.
February, 2021 - 11 Pages
Offshore
Transportation of Employees by Helicopter to or from a Workplace in the Offshore Petroleum Industry – East Coast Canada
This code of practice, is a result of a joint effort among offshore east coast Canada Petroleum Industry Operations and Workplace Representatives, the Canada Petroleum Industry Operators and Workplace Representatives, the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NLOPB)
August, 2020 - 20 Pages
Health & Safety Offshore
Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Standard Practice for the Training and Qualifications of Offshore Personnel
This provides the safety training requirements for offshore personnel; technical training required for specific roles; emergency team composition, training and offshore drills; and the qualifications for offshore positions for producing installations, drilling installations and marine vessels.
May, 2020 - 239 Pages
Health & Safety Offshore
Improving Offshore Oil Spill Response with Dispersants
Offshore operators are developing resources safely and responsibly, and working to continuously improve offshore oil spill prevention and response. Dispersants are one of several tools that have been proven safe and effective in managing and mitigating spills.
May, 2019 - 2 Pages
Environment & Innovation Health & Safety Offshore
Oil and Natural Gas Priorties for a Prosperous Newfoundland and Labrador
Global demand for oil and natural gas is forecast to increase for decades to come, and Newfoundland must plan for what lies ahead. This will require a clear commitment from government to increase the competitiveness of our industry, and rethink the way we do business.
May, 2019 - 8 Pages
Natural Gas Offshore
Spill Prevention and Response in Atlantic Canada
Offshore operators are safely and responsibly developing oil and natural gas resources while working to continuously improve oil spill prevention and response. The companies operating in Atlantic Canada’s offshore adhere to robust environmental regulations and apply global best practices.
March, 2019 - 2 Pages
Health & Safety Offshore
Managing Produced Water in Atlantic Canada’s Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Industry
Water is an integral part of oil and gas production. In the offshore, water that has been extracted from an oil and gas reservoir – or produced water – must be treated and disposed of in a manner that ensures the marine environment is protected.
September, 2018 - 2 Pages
Health & Safety Offshore Water
Safety Training: Atlantic Canada’s Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Industry
Keeping people safe is the first consideration in all aspects of offshore oil and natural gas activity. Making sure employees have the skills necessary to do their jobs safely by providing relevant and appropriate training is one of the ways the industry strives to keep employees safe.
September, 2018 - 3 Pages
Health & Safety Offshore
Canada’s Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Industry in Newfoundland and Labrador
Offshore operators are developing resources safely and responsibly in Newfoundland and Labrador. The oil and natural gas industry contributes to local community and provincial revenues through royalty and tax payments, which help to pay for hospitals, roads, schools and social programs.
June, 2018 - 2 Pages
Health & Safety Offshore
Fatigue Management in the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Industry
This Code of Practice, summarizes the requirements for defining and managing Fatigue and the roles and responsibilities of Operators, Employers, Supervisors and Employees.
January, 2018 - 16 Pages
Health & Safety Offshore
Exploration Drilling in Atlantic Canada Offshore
Offshore exploration wells are drilled to confirm whether geological formations identified in seismic surveys contain oil and natural gas. This fact sheet outlines the steps taken in planning and implementing an offshore drilling program, as well as the key equipment used.
October, 2017 - 4 Pages
Natural Gas Offshore
Code of Practice – Transportation of Employees by Vessel to or from a Workplace in the Offshore Petroleum Industry
Operators in the Newfoundland and Labrador offshore area, represented by CAPP, have developed this Code of Practice to provide guidance and a consistent practice for the safe transportation of Employees by vessel to, from and between an Operator’s offshore Workplaces.
March, 2017 - 14 Pages
Health & Safety Offshore
Marine Seismic Surveys: The Search for Oil and Natural Gas Offshore
This fact sheet gives an overview of marine seismic surveys; how they function, what they do and the type of information gathered from them.
November, 2016 - 2 Pages
Offshore
Atlantic Canada Medical Assessment for Fitness to Work Offshore
It is a requirement within the Atlantic Canada offshore petroleum industry that all individuals employed at offshore installations undergo an evaluation of their medical fitness prior to basic survival training, travelling offshore and periodically throughout the duration of their employment on an offshore installation.
May, 2016 - 24 Pages
Health & Safety Offshore
Safety Training in Atlantic Canada’s Offshore Oil and Gas Industry
Keeping people safe is the first consideration in all aspects of offshore oil and gas activity. Making sure employees are equipped with the skills and training necessary to do their jobs safely is one of the ways the industry works to keep employees safe.
October, 2012 - 4 Pages
Health & Safety Offshore
Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Industry Escape, Evacuation and Rescue Guide
This Guide is the culmination of a joint effort among offshore industry operators, drilling contractors and regulatory authorities. It’s intended to assist operators with respect to escape, evacuation and rescue by establishing broad performance goals related to escape, evacuation and rescue.
July, 2010 - 34 Pages
Health & Safety Offshore
Canadian East Coast Offshore Operators Non-attributable Fisheries Damage Compensation Program
This is a program the fishing industry can follow as an alternative to making a claim through the courts or other regulatory authorities. The program provides a basis for addressing damage to the vessel or gear of aquaculturists or commercial fish harvesters.
February, 2007 - 24 Pages
Offshore
Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Industry – Supply Chain Management
This document contains the recommended practices between offshore operators and supply/service organizations operating in Atlantic Canada to improve their commercial working relationship. Through the sharing of information and streamlining the supply chain management process, it will make the procurement of goods and service
August, 2004 - 12 Pages
Oil Sands Offshore