Environmental Compliance & Sustainability: Comprehensive 5-Day Training Course

Course Overview

This specialized Environmental Compliance and Sustainability training program delivers essential expertise for environmental, HSE, and operations professionals across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Oman, GCC countries (UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain), and Africa. The course covers environmental regulations, emissions control, waste management, water treatment, carbon management, and sustainability frameworks essential for achieving regulatory compliance and operational excellence in oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, mining, and industrial sectors.

With stringent environmental regulations across the GCC region and Africa, this training addresses critical competencies for professionals at Saudi Aramco, SABIC, PDO (Petroleum Development Oman), ADNOC, OQ, Qatar Energy, Sonatrach, and major operators implementing ISO 14001, meeting Saudi Green Initiative targets, achieving UAE Net Zero 2050 commitments, and aligning with Paris Agreement obligations.

Target Audience

• Environmental Engineers in oil & gas, petrochemical, mining sectors

• HSE Managers responsible for environmental compliance

• Sustainability Coordinators implementing corporate strategies

• Operations Managers ensuring facilities meet environmental requirements

• Compliance Officers navigating regional regulatory frameworks

• Project Engineers designing environmentally compliant facilities

• Environmental Auditors conducting assessments

Day 1: Environmental Regulations & Management Systems

Morning Session: Regional Environmental Framework

• Saudi Arabia regulations: MEWA, MOMRA, Royal Commission standards

• Oman framework: Ministry of Environment regulations, permits

• UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain environmental laws

• African regulations: Nigeria (NESREA), Egypt (EEAA), South Africa (NEMA)

• GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) standards

• International conventions: Basel, Stockholm, MARPOL

Afternoon Session: ISO 14001 & EMS Implementation

• ISO 14001:2015 requirements and implementation

• Environmental aspects and impacts assessment

• Legal compliance identification across Saudi Arabia, Oman, GCC

• Objectives, targets, operational controls

• Internal audits and management review

• Integration with ISO 45001, ISO 9001

• Corporate frameworks: GRI, CDP, TCFD

• Case studies: SABIC, Ma’aden, PDO facilities

Day 2: Air Quality Management & Emissions Control

Morning Session: Air Emissions & Monitoring

• Industrial pollutants: PM, SO2, NOx, VOCs, CO

• Emission sources: combustion, flaring, fugitive emissions

• Saudi Arabia air quality standards, GCC limits

• CEMS systems: installation, operation, reporting

• Stack testing and ambient monitoring networks

• LDAR programs and optical gas imaging

• GHG monitoring: CO2, methane reporting

• Saudi Green Initiative: 278 million tons CO2 reduction by 2030

Afternoon Session: Control Technologies

• Particulate control: ESP, baghouse filters, scrubbers

• SO2 control: FGD, Claus sulfur recovery

• NOx reduction: SCR, SNCR, low-NOx burners

• VOC control: oxidizers, adsorption, recovery

• Flare minimization and gas recovery

• BAT implementation in GCC facilities

• Case studies: SABIC, ADNOC emission programs

Day 3: Water Management & Wastewater Treatment

Morning Session: Water Resources & Conservation

• Water scarcity in GCC: desalination, reuse strategies

• Industrial water consumption and conservation

• Regulations: Saudi Water Authority, Oman permits, UAE mandates

• Cooling water management and minimization

• Wastewater characterization: BOD, COD, TSS, heavy metals

• Discharge limits across Saudi Arabia, Oman, GCC, Africa

• Segregation: oily water, process, sanitary, stormwater

Afternoon Session: Treatment Technologies

• Primary treatment: API separators, DAF

• Secondary treatment: activated sludge, biological systems

• Tertiary treatment: MBR, reverse osmosis

• Oil-water separation technologies

• Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems

• TSE standards and wastewater reuse in Saudi Arabia

• Marine discharge and MARPOL compliance

• Case studies: SATORP, Ma’aden water management

Day 4: Waste Management & Site Remediation

Morning Session: Waste Management

• Waste classification: hazardous vs. non-hazardous

• Industrial waste: catalysts, sludges, contaminated soils

• Waste hierarchy and circular economy

• Regulations: Saudi Arabia, GCC, Basel Convention

• Manifest systems and cradle-to-grave tracking

• Treatment methods: stabilization, incineration, biological

• Disposal: secure landfills, cement kiln co-processing

• Spent catalyst and hydrocarbon-contaminated soil management

Afternoon Session: Soil & Groundwater Remediation

• Site assessment: Phase I/II ESA, risk assessment

• Contamination: LUST, spills, TPH, BTEX, heavy metals

• Remediation technologies: excavation, SVE, bioventing

• Bioremediation and landfarming

• In-situ treatments: ISCO, soil washing, thermal desorption

• Groundwater: pump-and-treat, monitored natural attenuation

• Risk-based corrective action (RBCA)

• Desert remediation challenges in GCC region

Day 5: Carbon Management & ESG Reporting

Morning Session: Climate Change & Carbon Strategy

• Paris Agreement and regional commitments

• Saudi Arabia: Net Zero 2060, Circular Carbon Economy

• UAE Net Zero 2050, Oman climate plans

• Carbon footprint: Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions

• GHG accounting: GHG Protocol, ISO 14064

• Reduction strategies: efficiency, renewables, CCUS

• Blue hydrogen with carbon capture

• Carbon credits and internal pricing

• Methane reduction and zero routine flaring

Afternoon Session: Sustainability & ESG

• Frameworks: UN SDGs, ESG principles

• Reporting standards: GRI, SASB, TCFD

• Materiality assessment and integrated reporting

• Environmental KPIs: energy, water, waste, emissions

• Biodiversity protection and LCA

• Stakeholder engagement and social license

• ESG disclosure and ratings

• Alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, Oman Vision 2040

• Workshop: Sustainability action plan development

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

• Navigate environmental regulations across KSA, Oman, GCC, Africa

• Implement ISO 14001 EMS achieving certification

• Design emissions control systems meeting air quality standards

• Manage wastewater treatment for compliance and reuse

• Develop waste management programs ensuring safe disposal

• Conduct site remediation using appropriate technologies

• Calculate carbon footprints and develop decarbonization strategies

• Prepare sustainability reports following GRI, TCFD, SASB

• Integrate sustainability into business strategy

Course Delivery & Certification

• Format: Lectures, workshops, case studies, compliance checklists

• Materials: Manual, regulatory references, templates, calculation tools

• Certification: Professional certificate recognized across KSA, Oman, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Africa

• Language: English (Arabic support available)

• CPD Credits: Environmental professional development recognition

• Locations: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dhahran, Jubail, Yanbu (KSA), Muscat, Sohar (Oman), Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Lagos, Cairo, Johannesburg

Why This Course is Essential

The GCC and African industrial sectors face increasing environmental scrutiny. Saudi Green Initiative targets massive emission reductions. UAE Net Zero 2050 requires transformation. African countries strengthen enforcement to attract investment.

This training delivers practical compliance knowledge incorporating regional regulatory requirements, Saudi Aramco SAEP standards, international best practices, addressing arid climates, water scarcity, and balancing industrial growth with environmental protection. Gain actionable expertise to achieve compliance, avoid penalties, enhance ESG performance, and contribute to Saudi Vision 2030 sustainability goals.

Ensure compliance. Drive sustainability. Protect our future.