The HSE regime in the Norwegian petroleum activities is based on trust and openness between the three parties and on respect for each. In November 2016, the ministry set up a multi-party working group1 to assess the status of health, safety and the environment in the Norwegian oil activities. RNNP is a mutually agreed measurement of the level of risk in the industry and tracks trends over time.
The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) is an independent government supervisory body, responsible for safety, emergency preparedness and the working environment in the petroleum activities. The surveillance includes all follow-up activities carried out by the PSA to gain an image of the safety status of one or more participants in the petroleum industry. In recent years we have seen an increase in the scope of the directorate's mandate.
INTRODUCTION TO THE ORGANIZATION AND KEY FI- The PSA is the coordinating agency for regulatory development and supervision of HSE in Norwegian petroleum activities. The pie chart below shows a breakdown of resource use, which can be linked to the performance targets in the allocation letter.
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It is important for the PSA to strive to stay ahead of the challenges facing the petroleum sector, both in terms of identifying them and how they are expected to be addressed in the industry. Thematically, these areas are key components of Norway's petroleum regime, which are important to protect and strengthen. The PSA also participates in the development of common guidelines for socio-economic analyzes in the petroleum industry.
In 2017, it was decided to table a new White Paper on Health, Safety and Environment in the Norwegian Parliament. The basis for the White Paper included a report prepared by a multi-party group the same year. Measuring and assessing the effects is primarily about learning and improving supervision.
ACTIVITIES AND RESULTS FOR 2017
- The risk of major accidents in the petro- leum sector shall be reduced
- Working conditions in the petroleum industry shall be safe and dependable
- There shall be high-quality knowledge about health, safety and
- The petroleum regulations shall contri- bute to the achievement of HSE goals
- The PSA shall create public trust and credibility
- Development of management parameters The work on management parameters and assessment
In 2017, we monitored Goliat, which is an oil field in the Barents Sea with Eni as its operator. In recent years there has been an increase in the number of whistleblowers and whistleblowing reports to the PSA. We also organized a whistleblower seminar in collaboration with the Norwegian Labor Inspection Authority, focusing on raising awareness of the whistleblower role in the industry.
PSA participates in monthly meetings in which companies share relevant information regarding well control incidents. In parallel, there has been much discussion as to whether the industry has adequate knowledge of the HSE challenges in the High North. A special strategy has also been prepared for monitoring the psychosocial work environment.
We have strengthened our cooperation with the Norwegian Labor Inspection Authority on the general understanding and processing of working hours applications regarding changes in the Working Environment Act. In 2017, we registered a decrease in the number of applications for extended use of working hours or night work. The project also made a significant contribution to the work to develop a strategy (the digitization strategy) for how the PSA should address digital changes in the industry.
The aim of the work will be to improve the training opportunities and increase expertise in the regulatory regime in the industry. We also participate in SKIM, the cooperative foreign chemicals forum, which consists of representatives of the companies in the industry. The work environment in a time of restructuring in the petroleum industry and shipbuilding - Security for the petroleum industry.
Information from the planning tool is used to report results at various levels of the organization and is aggregated for use in the annual PSA report. Based on our role, we set targets for annual focused activities based on the image we have of the risks in oil activities. PSA has established a system for the systematic follow-up and improvement of HSE in the Authority.
GOVERNANCE AND CONTROL WITHIN THE ORGANISATION 2017
The governance dialogue and allocation letter provide us with the guidance the PSA needs to fulfill its role of setting the agenda and ensuring that participants in the petroleum activities maintain a high level of health, safety and environmental protection and emergency preparedness . In 2017, the PSA implemented a number of measures to work systematically on using shared resources and increasing productivity. An annual resource allocation process in the PSA, whereby resources are reallocated in accordance with task priorities.
In 2017, the PSA also outlined administrative tasks and resources using a checklist of actions for improvement. Improvement of the PSA website (ptil.no) Through its online presence, PSA will provide accurate and up-to-date information on which legal requirements apply to HSE in the oil industry. The multi-stakeholder group's report addressed the PSA's role as a competent authority and the regulatory regime.
Annual status meetings with industry participants to include company feedback on PSA work. In 2017, representatives of various companies provided feedback on PSA control at a management workshop and an annual course on audit methodologies. In 2017, the PSA participated in meetings with NSM (Physical Security Forum), PST (Prevention of Terrorism Contact Group) and the Norwegian Armed Forces/Directorate of Civil Protection (Central General Defense Forum) to receive an update of the strategic threat scenario, as well as access to classified information.
The PSA was also an observer of a number of emergency preparedness exercises on the topic of security incidents and criminal acts. PSA participated in the Myndex exercise, together with the Norwegian Coastal Administration, the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and the Norwegian Environment Agency. PSA is a member of two national standardization committees and an international expert group at ISO, focused on security and civil protection.
Digitization and ICT security as a major focus In 2017, we started a project in the PSA to develop the required knowledge of digital technology.
OUTLOOK
Recent years have been challenging and the industry has undertaken substantial restructuring and improvements. The decline in the level of activity has leveled off and there are signs of growth, despite the disparities within the sector. Focusing on simpler operating solutions, more cost-efficient operations and new technologies can present challenges to regulations and their scope.
The main topic of 2017 received a lot of attention and sparked a wide debate both in the industry and society in general. This focus has undoubtedly led to greater awareness of the security challenges in Norway's oil operations. In this way, we will be able to better assess the long-term effects of this activity.
This work will be carried out through audits, cooperation with stakeholders in the activities and national entities in the field of ICT security. Climate change has become a key assumption of oil policy and an important driver for the shift in focus from oil to oil and renewable energy together. Increased knowledge of climate change leads to changes in requirements and framework conditions for petroleum activities.
In order for the industry to adapt to these changes, a number of measures are needed. Knowledge and experience gained over many years from oil and gas activities can be actively used in the development of new renewable energy sources. This development represents a significant change of context for the PSA's monitoring of HSE, with the PSA improving and strengthening its audit capabilities and efforts to fulfill its role as a strong, focused oversight agency.
We observe that future trends indicate extensive use of vessels in the petroleum activities.
PART PART VI. ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The cost of goods, i.e. the purchase of goods and services for pre-invoicing to the industry in relation to activities within the framework of the fee scheme and the activity of allocation and cooperation, have increased compared to 2016. the financial statements were drawn up in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the provisions on financial operations in the country. The Appropriations Report consists of an upper part containing the Appropriations Report and a lower part showing the shares listed for PSA in the capital account.
Entries are listed in accordance with the sections and items in the appropriation account available to the PSA. 34; Total distribution" shows what PSA is allocated in the distribution letter for each state account (section/item). The report also presents all financial assets and liabilities with which PSA is listed in the state capital account.
Expenditures attributable to fee authorizations received are posted and reported in the state account and shown in the accounting column. The account report consists of an upper part that shows what is reported in the state account in accordance with a standard accounting plan for state-owned enterprises and a lower part that shows the assets and liabilities included in the outstanding account in the State Treasury. Revenues from sector fees will appear as a neutral entry to recognized results under debt collection and other transfers to the state, posted in accordance with the cash accounting principle in the income statement.
Revenues from budget funds are recognized in the income statement when activities are carried out that are expected to be financed with revenues, that is, revenues recognized in the period from the reservation are recognized in the income statement as revenues from budget funds . Office and information equipment (personal computers, servers, etc.) with a useful life of three years or more are recognized in the balance sheet as separate groups.
Current liabilities are recognized in the balance sheet at nominal value at the time of receipt. Practically the same information is presented in the account report as part of the annual financial statements. For organizations with a gross budget, the balance in the individual settlement account held at Norges Bank is reset after the transition to the new financial year.
