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INTEGRATED FAULT AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TRANSITION
Abstract
The oil and gas industry is undergoing a structural transformation driven by sustainability requirements, decarbonization policies, and the integration of alternative energy carriers such as hydrogen. In this context, ensuring the safety, reliability, and continuity of technological processes is critical, given the high-risk nature of hydrocarbon extraction, processing, and transport systems. Technological failures in oil and gas operations may generate cascading effects, including environmental pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and major industrial accidents. Consequently, fault and emergency management must evolve from a reactive approach toward an integrated, predictive, and sustainability-oriented framework. This paper proposes a systemic approach to fault management, based on classical management principles adapted to the oil and gas sector and aligned with energy transition objectives. The study highlights the role of predictive, operational, and evaluative phases, integrated with risk management, environmental protection, and industrial safety systems. The results emphasize that efficient fault management contributes directly to emission reduction, operational resilience, and sustainable energy infrastructure development.
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