Baku:Al Wusta OQ Exploration and Production has successfully carried out the "Desert Sands" emergency and crisis management exercise in Concession Area "60" located in the Al Wusta Governorate.
According to Oman News Agency, the exercise was themed "Ready to Protect" and was designed to underscore the significance of proactive preparedness in dealing with emergencies and crises.
The exercise involved a comprehensive evaluation of field responses, including firefighting, rescue, evacuation, casualty management, and medical assessments. Additionally, it addressed critical elements such as situation assessment, resource management, leadership, rapid decision-making, effective communication during crises, coordination, and business continuity.
The exercise also incorporated hypothetical scenarios that simulated real-life situations. It was conducted at various levels with escalation, involving on-site field response and the emergency and crisis operations management center at the strategic level from the company's headquarters. All participating teams and entities, across their diverse specializations, operated within a unified system without disrupting the ongoing operations.
