ANALYZING VULNERABILITIES IN THE OIL AND GAS SUPPLY CHAIN OF OMAN VIA FMEA

Waad Al Balushi, Mehdi Kamran, Khaled S. Abdallah

Abstract


The complex nature of operations in the oil and gas sector makes it highly exposed to risks that might impact its overall performance. Maintaining the industry's competitive edge and ensuring the efficiency of supply chain operations requires proper risk identification and management. This paper focuses on the study of the risks associated with the oil and gas supply chain in Oman. This study uses the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) approach to evaluate the risks associated with several stages of the supply chain in Oman's oil and gas sector, such as exploration, drilling, production, transportation, storage, refinement, and distribution. As a structured methodology for mitigating risks and improving supply chain reliability, FMEA systematically identifies and prioritizes potential failure modes. To do this, interviews were conducted with four experts from two distinct Omani-based oil and gas companies, utilizing their knowledge and experience with supply chain operations and associated risks. According to the results obtained, drilling and transportation emerge as the riskiest activity in the Omani oil and gas supply chain, while exploration is rated the least risky. This study advances the knowledge of supply chain risk management in the oil and gas sector by demonstrating the effectiveness of the FMEA technique for detecting and mitigating supply chain hazards. The study's findings are important for supply chain managers and industry experts in Oman's oil and gas industry, as they can help improve risk mitigation approaches and overall supply chain efficiency. 

Keywords


FMEA approach, Oil and gas supply chain operation, Risk assessment, Risk priority number.

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