Kuwait: Gas & Oil Field Services Company (GOFSCO), one of the largest integrated service providers in Kuwait specializing in the upstream and downstream oil and gas sector, both onshore and offshore, hailed success to its recent sponsorship and participation at the 3rd Kuwait International Health, Safety, Security & Environment Conference & Exhibition (KIHSSE) which was held at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel & Spa, Kuwait from 18-20 February 2019.

The exhibition was held under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Khaled Al-Fadhel, Minister of Oil & Minister of Electricity & Water, State of Kuwait, and is considered one of the world’s most prominent events in the HSE arena. The event, which was under the theme of ‘Transforming HSE culture for a resilient future’, gathered influential oil and gas and HSE experts to share their wealth of knowledge and exchange ideas for a brighter more sustainable future for the energy sector.

During the opening ceremony, Eng. Hussam Ali Marafie - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at GOFSCO participated in the Plenary Session - Leadership Panel which was under the theme of ‘Leadership Role in Transforming HSE Culture’. Eng. Marafie highlighted his involvement from a managerial perspective and the approach adopted to ensure the sustainability of positive and proactive HSE culture within GOFSCO, while addressing several challenges which were dealt with to achieve HSE excellence across all practices.

Eng. Hussam Ali Marafie - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at GOFSCO said: “We are pleased with our participation in this renowned event as we share the objectives behind this platform. At GOFSCO, we pride ourselves in being among the upper echelons of the oil and gas services companies, in pioneering for a safer, cleaner and secure future. With HSE continuously being integrated into our business cultural norms, we are able to further enhance our methods of conducting business for our partners, employees, environment, and the society as a whole, while maintaining our commitment to the HSE standards.”

GOFSCO’s participation at the exhibition featured the Oilfield Solar Pump, which has been designed to help reduce the ecological environmental footprint effects by reducing CO2 emissions for a healthier environment. GOFSCO’s booth also aimed at introducing the visitors to the QHSSECare system, which is currently being used by GOFSCO. The system is designed to share intensive training courses regarding the HSE standards and the required measures to be abided by the employees towards maintaining a healthy, safe and secure work environment.

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About GOFSCO
In 1972, the Gas & Oil Field Services Company (GOFSCO) was founded to meet the growing demand of upstream oil and gas companies operating in Kuwait and the wider region.GOFSCO’s experienced management team combined with local and international knowledge and leading-edge technology, work relentlessly to provide a complete range of oilfield services to oil companies operating in the Gulf region.The company prides itself in working to maintain the highest HSE standards and is committed to helping customers create a safe working environment for their employees. Supported by the chairman’s 2020 vision, GOFSCO aims to recruit more than 70% Kuwaiti nationals, in line with the country’s Kuwaitization strategy. 

For more information, please contact:
Kholoud El Sharkawy
BPG Kuwait
M: +965 99553611
T: +965 2296 8371 
E: Kholoud.elsharkawy@bpgkuwait.com    

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