South Valley Egyptian Petroleum Holding Company (Ganope) organized an awareness session for its leaders and affiliated companies to strengthen crisis preparedness and improve responses to emergency situations, according to a company statement.

Held under the sponsorship of Samir Raslan, Chairman of Ganope, the session was titled “Crisis Management and Risk Reduction, Towards Institutional Readiness and Effective Crisis Response.” The event forms part of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources’ efforts to develop the sector’s workforce and strengthen awareness of risk prevention and crisis management.

Sameh Samir El-Sayed, senior assistant at the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources’ General Secretariat, discussed recent approaches to crisis management and risk reduction. He highlighted the importance of early preparation and proactive planning in helping organizations respond effectively to emergencies.

The session also covered systematic crisis response, rapid decision-making, and the allocation of roles and responsibilities. Discussions addressed communication and coordination among relevant parties, alongside the role of training in preparing teams for different emergency scenarios.

Moreover, participants stressed the need to integrate prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery measures to reduce risks, protect lives and property, and maintain business continuity.

The session comes as the ministry works to strengthen safety and preparedness across petroleum companies and develop human resources as a key part of improving operational performance.

Recent safety activities across Egypt’s petroleum sector have included practical tests of emergency readiness. In July 2026, Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) CEO Salah Abdel Kerim conducted a surprise inspection at Misr Petroleum Company’s Mansoura depot, where a simulated fire drill tested firefighting equipment and emergency teams’ response.

Earlier, in December 2025, Middle East Oil Refinery Company (MIDOR) conducted a Level 3 simulated fire drill at its Alexandria refinery to test its emergency response and crisis management systems. The exercise supported efforts to strengthen health, safety, and environment (HSE) practices across the petroleum sector.