Session Managers: Terath Kumar Omporkas, PETRONAS; Stuart McKay, Woodside Energy

Mercury management in the oil and gas industry is shaped by evolving global and regional regulations, with significant variations in enforcement across different jurisdictions. While some ASEAN nations have stringent mercury policies aligned with the Minamata Convention, others face regulatory gaps and inconsistent enforcement. 

This session will explore these differences and their impact on compliance strategies for upstream and downstream operations. Experts will discuss best practices in monitoring, reporting, and remediation to meet diverse regulatory expectations while ensuring operational efficiency. Participants will gain insights into navigating compliance challenges, adapting to strict environmental limits in certain markets, and overcoming regulatory uncertainties in others. The session will also highlight case studies on successful compliance strategies, industry-government collaboration, and the role of stakeholder engagement in shaping effective mercury policies across the ASEAN region.

Discussion Leaders:

• Shaping Effective Mercury Governance for Offshore Produced Water Discharge : A Methodical Approach to Governance Enhancement by Nurul Ilmi Binti Mohd Yunus, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd. and Azlina Khairi, PETRONAS
• Targeted Mercury Removal in Raw Condensate: A Phased Approach from Analysis to MRU Optimization by Muhamad Erwani bin Aziz and Safwan Bin Abdul Salam, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
• Integrated Mercury Risk Management in Realizing 6 kboe/d from High Mercury Field Producers and Nearby Affected Fields and Terminals by Izyan Haziqah binti Isrofeil, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
• Compliance Quality Data: What is it, what does it do for you and how do you get it? by Jason Buhlman, Process Mercury Group