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SPE International Health, Safety, Environment, and
Sustainability Conference and Exhibition

7–9 September 2026 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Health: Advancing Workforce Health Through Digital Innovation

Tuesday, 8 September
Al Ghaf 2
Technical Session

The oil and gas industry operates within high-risk, capital-intensive, and geographically dispersed environments where workforce health and wellbeing are central to safety, productivity, and business continuity.

This session examines how the “Digital Age” is redefining workforce health and wellbeing management across the oil and gas value chain. With the rise of remote operations, complex exposure risks, and growing awareness of mental health, organizations must adopt more agile, proactive, and data-driven approaches.

We will explore how digital innovations—such as telemedicine, wearable health technologies, artificial intelligence, and integrated health information systems—are enabling a shift towards predictive and preventive health management. These tools are transforming how organizations monitor workforce health in real time, anticipate risks, enhance emergency response, and deliver personalized wellbeing interventions, even in remote and offshore locations.

The session will also address critical implementation challenges, including infrastructure limitations in low-connectivity settings, workforce acceptance, data privacy and cybersecurity concerns, and the need to maintain a human-centered approach in increasingly digital systems.

Through practical insights, industry examples, and emerging best practices, this session will equip leaders and practitioners with strategies to design resilient, scalable, and future-ready workforce health and wellbeing programs that align with both operational demands and employee expectations in the digital age.

Session Chairpersons
Uche Okorocha, Health Management Consultant - Stripes Health Services Limited
Ammar Ibrahim - SLB
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    L. Mathelier, Technip Energies
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    Operational Risk Implications and AI-enabled Enhancements for Hydrogen Sulfide Monitoring in Petroleum Operations
    J. Alnaqbi, A. Albreiki, S. Alhmoudi, Abu Dhabi Polytechnic