Social Responsibility FODE recognizes that the ability to do business in any community is a privilege. High standards of health, environmental, safety, security and social responsibility performance underpin our culture of continuous improvement.
Safe, cost-effective refinements in hydraulic fracturing (also known as fracking), horizontal drilling and other innovations now allow for the production of Hydraulic fracturing technology is a vital tool.
FODE employs to produce oil and gas resources to meet growing energy demand. Safely used for more than six decades, its importance has been magnified in recent years with the emergence of unconventional resource plays. Combined with advanced horizontal drilling technology, hydraulic fracturing enables the industry to produce oil and gas resources that were previously inaccessible. While these technologies have unlocked new supplies of oil and gas, we understand they must be managed responsibly to minimize environmental impacts.
Proper well construction is essential to protecting the environment, particularly fresh water aquifers. Steel casing and cement are used in the wellbore to create physical barriers and protect drinking water resources. During well construction, we use industry best practices and comply with state rules that apply to drilling and completion.
Water UseIn keeping with our commitment to water stewardship, we work to minimize the environmental impact of our operations on local watersheds. For example, in some shale operations in Urdnotia, water supplies in certain aquifers do not meet standards for municipal or agricultural use, but may be acceptable for oil and gas use.
FODE actively pursues these alternative sources and reviews available technology that would enable us to reuse more water. Management of waste is done in cooperation with all necessary state and local laws.
BiodiversityIn accordance with WA laws, wildlife and biodiversity are duly protected by
FODE cooperating with national and local authorities. If need be cooperation is ensured to protect or divert flora and fauna to safe places.
EMERGENCIESFODE has preparedness for the following types of emergencies.
• Natural disasters like hurricanes or earthquakes
• Security related incidents like civil unrest
• Operational disruptions resulting in injuries, spills, fires or explosions
When an emergency situation arises,
FODE’s approach is to respond aggressively and in cooperation with all relevant stakeholders. Our ability to do this is based on:
• Maintaining response teams at the local, regional and corporate levels
• Maintaining a network of response contractors and consultants
• Conducting annual training, drills and exercises including government agencies and key stakeholders
• Participating in industry associations to share lessons learned and drive improvements
• Maintaining a corporate Emergency Preparedness Group with professionals dedicated to full time preparedness training, drills and industry participation.
FODE will be a positive influence in communities. We will foster constructive working relationships, build alliances, address sustainable development issues and contribute to the viability of communities where we operate.
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