Resource Library

Ten simple things you can do to improve your oil spill preparedness
A global pandemic forcing lockdowns and remote working may have resulted in redundancies, with the priority of oil spill preparedness diminished.

Pipelines: End of The Line or a Pipe Dream?
With new fuel types and challenges, green energy means oil and gas remains vital short to medium-term. But what will the long-term future look like?

Total E&P Denmark Crisis Management Refresher Training
OSRL recently returned to Denmark to resume a training programme and further develop the skills of TEPDK EMT Members.

Wildlife Response in Incident Management Systems (IMS)
This seminar connects emergency managers from leading wildlife response organisations to explore the theory and structure behind the Wildlife Branch.
A Revolution in Marine Fuels: Five Behaviour Characteristics of LSFO Responders Need to Know
What we know collectively about LSFOs within the industry, and what responders need to be aware of when potentially dealing with future incidents.

Complexities of Inland Preparedness and Response
The members of the Inland Core Group share collective thoughts on the nuance of inland spill preparedness and response activities.

Planning for Offset Installation of a Capping Stack
Yann Hajeri, Saipem Technical Manager, and Mario Fazio, OSRL Subsea Manager, take a closer look at the use of OSRL Offset Installation Equipment.

Thoughts on the Balongan Refinery Incident
We reflect on whether this is an incident or a crisis before discussing the company’s possible approach to probable medium/ long term issues.

Incident and Crisis Management: Working Together To Bring Order To Chaos
Incident and Crisis Management are sometimes blurred together. It is important to keep them separate but appreciate their commonalities.

The Full Ramifications of Cost-Cutting
A question to be considered, the cost to be calculated. Does the ongoing trend for cost-cutting raise questions around unintended consequences?

Preparing for an Extreme Cold Weather Response
This seminar explains the steps that OSRL, as a temperate response organisation, has taken to prepare for an extreme cold weather response.

Reputation Protection in a Crisis - Impossibility or Opportunity?
Can organisations confidently and successfully protect their reputation in the event of a crisis?
OSRL Resource Library
First-hand experience in responding to oil spill incidents of varying nature and locality across the global, allow's Oil Spill Response to provide a wealth of resources and insights.
From case studies with our Members to industry insights and operational field guides spanning response and crisis management to dispersants and contingency planning. All resources are freely available to view or download.