Emergency response and crisis management We continuously ensure we have the necessary resources to deal with oil spills and emergencies, both offshore and onshore. Our five oil spill response centers are strategically placed to provide maximum coverage across our operations. We operate 34 fire stations with full-time firefighters in major industrial areas to ensure full coverage of all operational facilities. In the event of any incidents, our emergency response management system ensures a timely deployment of resources to protect our people and the environment, prevent escalation and ensure business continuity. These stations are supported by trained auxiliary fire and rescue personnel. In 2023, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Civil Defense Authority of Abu Dhabi to further enhance our frontline response capabilities. We test our response procedures and organizational capabilities during an annual training and exercise plan with partners, contractors and local authorities. We simulate multiple scenarios that provide insights into the effectiveness of our response capabilities and identify opportunities for improvement. We continuously improve our performance through sharing best practices with international partners, and actively work with industry bodies to benchmark our performance. These include the Regional Clean Sea Organization (RECSO), a leading oil industry co-operative which aims to protect the region’s marine environment from oil pollution. We are also a member of LASTFIRE, a consortium of international oil companies reviewing the risks associated with fires in storage tanks and developing best industry practice to mitigate risks. The threat of emergencies is not limited to our operations, but may arise from industrial and commercial activities surrounding our areas of operation. Our crisis team works closely with the UAE National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority and local authorities to respond to and contain oil spill incidents and other internal and external hazards and threats. 88 89 Energy for Life