Overview of the 2019 Operational Excellence in Oil & Gas Summit
The 2019 Operational Excellence in Oil & Gas Summit, hosted by IQPC in Houston, brought together over 300 senior industry leaders to discuss how to develop the culture, systems, and processes of the world’s highest reliability organizations.
Key Highlights from the Summit
The summit featured CIOs from major companies such as Albermarle, Delek US, and Laredo Petroleum, who spoke on driving disruptive innovation, digital supply chains, and data-driven transformation. VP’s and Directors shared deep dive case studies on building a High Reliability Organization, including insights from BP, Olin, Koch, Hess, Dow Chemical, and many more. The event also focused on unconventional operational excellence, with case studies from BPX Energy, Crestwood Midstream, Apache, American Midstream Partners, and more. An exclusive NASA Johnson Space Center site tour and safety culture workshop was also held, providing participants with insights into how NASA trains its astronauts to optimize attentiveness, improve reaction time, and minimize operational risk.
Driving Disruptive Innovation and Digital Transformation in Oil & Gas
CIOs from Albermarle, Delek US, Laredo Petroleum, and other major companies shared their insights on driving disruptive innovation and digital transformation in the oil and gas industry. Topics included digital supply chains, data-driven decision-making, and leveraging technology to optimize performance.
Building a High Reliability Organization – Insights from Industry Leaders
VPs and Directors from BP, Olin, Koch, Hess, Dow Chemical, and other industry leaders shared their operational excellence journeys through deep dive case studies. The focus was on building a High Reliability Organization, with an emphasis on developing the culture, systems, and processes needed to achieve the world’s highest reliability standards.
Unconventional Operational Excellence – Case Studies and Insights
The summit also focused on unconventional operational excellence, featuring case studies from BPX Energy, Crestwood Midstream, Apache, American Midstream Partners, and others. Discussions centered around reducing human, asset, and environmental risk in unconventional operations, and developing the necessary culture, systems, and processes to achieve operational excellence.
Safety Culture Workshop and NASA Site Tour
Participants had the opportunity to attend an exclusive NASA Johnson Space Center site tour and safety culture workshop, gaining insights into how NASA trains its astronauts to optimize attentiveness, improve reaction time, and minimize operational risk. The workshop provided valuable takeaways for improving safety culture in the oil and gas industry.
