Agenda
14:00-14:20 - Regulatory Update & Progress for NORM in the Middle East
A detailed look at the current policies and frameworks governing NORM management in Middle Eastern countries. We'll analyse how potential new regulations might impact NORM management practices. This session goes beyond the Middle East. We'll explore valuable lessons learned from other countries that can be applied to enhance NORM management practices across the region.
Dr Rahaf Ajaj, Assistant Professor in EHS, College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi University
14:20 -14:40 - Complying with International Standards - A Multifaceted Approach to Safety and Compliance
We'll explore the latest regulations governing NORM management, drawing on insights from IAEA. Learn how to navigate these regulations effectively and ensure your NORM operations are compliant.
Burçin Okyar, Radiation Safety Specialist, IAEA
14:40 – 15:00 - Novel Approach to NORM Decommissioning in Oil & Gas
This panel discussion will delve into the latest strategies and advancements in NORM decommissioning on offshore Oil & Gas platforms with best practices for safely and efficiently removing NORM from contaminated pipes, equipment, and FPSO units.
Mahrous Abd ElHamed, Radiation Protection Dept Manager Offshore, Shukair Oil Co. Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation
15:00 – 15:20 - Novel, cost-effective techniques to minimise NORM risks to the environment & workers
We'll explore strategies for effective employee training, PPE use, and emergency response procedures along with industry best practices for waste characterization, segregation, storage, and disposal, ensuring long-term safety and environmental protection. This session will also delve into leveraging radiation monitoring data to identify and manage NORM risks proactively.
15:20 – 15:40 - From NORM to TENORM – Strategies for Safe Transportation & Disposal
We'll explore the scientific processes that cause NORM to become TENORM, industries affected by TENORM and how to identify TE-NORM waste streams within your operations and assess the associated radiological hazards. This session will also dive deep into effective strategies for transportation and the final safe disposal options like near-surface disposal facilities (NSDs).
Zeineb Chekir Kraiem, Head of the Directorate of Nuclear Safety and Security, National Center of Nuclear Sciences and Technologies (CNSTN)
15:40 – 16:00 - The importance of NORM management and why it must be a business priority.
Effective NORM management isn't just about compliance – it's a strategic advantage. This session unpacks the critical role of NORM management in safeguarding your business from financial losses, radiation exposures, and operational risks. What other measures can we take to transform organisational culture, creating safety awareness of NORM risks from the upper management to frontline workers?