March, 2019

MUSCAT: Exploration and production company, ARA Petroleum, has received ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification as a recognition for adopting sustainability principles through its health, safety and environment standards.

A programme was held at Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa during the second annual staff team-building event to celebrate the receiving of the ISO 9001 2015 certification.

ISO 9001 is designed to help organisations ensure their quality management system (QMS) and processes meet the needs of their customers and other stakeholders.

Welcoming the significant endorsement, Dr Iain Paton, manager, Technology and Business Controls, ARA Petroleum said, “ISO 9001 certification is a first step towards building a culture of continuous improvement for our company. We are also working towards receiving ISO 18000 and ISO 45000. This will give us a QHSSE Management System and a Well and Reservoir Management System.”

An audit was conducted by a professionally certified team to verify business processes and the company’s quality management systems (QMS) in order to obtain this prestigious certification.

The ISO 50001 certification demonstrates ARA Petroleum’s commitment to becoming a world-class exploration and production company as it delivers on its objectives to become an efficient and sustainable business, operating at international standards. Being credited with the certificate adds value to the company’s daily business operations while concentrating on quality that matches with international best practices while generating business scope and prospects globally.

ARA Petroleum is a dynamic member of the exploration and production industry in Oman that seeks to explore, appraise and develop oil and gas resources in Oman and internationally while implementing and maintaining effectively a systemic, structured and transparent approach to manage HSSE risks and exposure.

ARA HSE mobile app launched

At the same event, ARA Petroleum marked a new milestone by launching the ARA HSE mobile application. The app is the first HSE mobile application in the Sultanate which serves the function of raising observation cards, generating reports and many other HSE-related functions encouraging a paperless daily operation and adhering to ARA Petroleum’s HSSE policy of ‘no harm to people, no harm to the environment’. Providing easy access for ARA staff and its contractors, the app is available for download on iOS and Android platforms.

ARA Petroleum B44, Qarat Al-Milh Petroleum staff and key stakeholders participated in the annual staff event.  During the event, Ola Fjeld, COO, ARA Petroleum made a presentation highlighting the key achievements of 2018 and future goals. The staff were engaged in a team-building session with a CSR theme. The proceeds of the exercise were donated to the children through the charity organisation ‘Dar Al Atta’.

In recognition of excellent performances, Rashad bin Muhammed Al Zubair, Chairman of The Zubair Corporation awarded trophies to the best staff performer of the year to ARA Petroleum B44 Oman and Qarat Al-Milh Petroleum employees for the year 2018. In addition, certificates were presented to ARA ISO 9001 certified auditors.