Background:

Vaalco Energy is a leading oil and gas exploration and production company operating across Africa and Canada. In Gabon, the company manages the Etame Marin block offshore, where it holds a 58.8% working interest. To optimize operations and enhance efficiency, Vaalco Energy recently transitioned to a Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) vessel. As part of their commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards, they identified the need for specialized training to equip their workforce with critical knowledge on handling hydrogen sulfide (H2S) hazards.

Challenge of the company:

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a highly toxic and hazardous gas commonly encountered in the petroleum industry. Without proper training, exposure to H2S can pose serious risks to personnel and operations. Vaalco Energy needed an effective training solution to ensure their workforce was well-prepared to manage H2S-related risks safely and efficiently. The training had to be practical, engaging, and specifically tailored to their offshore operational environment.

Our Solution:

WTS Energy Gabon provided specialized H2S safety training for 74 Vaalco Energy employees. Our training program focused on hazard awareness, emergency response protocols, and practical handling of H2S exposure scenarios. The structured approach combined theoretical knowledge with hands-on exercises, ensuring that employees fully understood best practices for mitigating H2S risks.

Key elements of our training program included:

Recommendation

Following the successful implementation of the training program, Vaalco Energy Gabon praised WTS Energy for our expertise, professionalism, and ability to tailor the training to their specific needs.