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Contractor andSupplier
Relations andPractices
ManagementApproach
DolphinEnergy procures goods and
services necessary for theefficient and
reliable operation of DolphinEnergy’s
facilities. The company’s dealingswith
Under theQHSE&SManagement System,
the capabilities and competencies of
contractors, including suppliers of goods
and services, are subject toappropriate
levels of assessment to ensure they
meet the applicable company standards.
Contractorswho couldbe involved in
critical activities are assessed against the
highest levels of established business
andQHSE&S criteria, and specific
performance requirements are clearly
stated in contractual documents. This
Number of suppliers
2007 2008 2009
Number of significant suppliersKuwait
115 164 182
Number significant suppliersQatar
944 1,659 843
Total number of significant suppliers
1,059 1,823 1,025
assessment governs all contractual bases
with contractors, and is undertaken as
a prequalification of award of contract
or during the termof the contract.
Performanceagainst these requirements
is regularly assessed. DolphinEnergy’s
QHSE&Sdivision runs a senior-level
quarterlymeetingwith contractors to
emphasize focus on safety and related
expectations, assess performance and
discuss key issues.
Contractor Safety
Contractors are informedof all hazards
and risks they could comeacrosswhen
working under DolphinEnergy control or
on company facilities and they are required
contractors and suppliers form an integral
part of operations. It is essential that they
areproperly selected andmanaged to
mitigatepotential risks.
to takeall measures toprevent risks.
Formore information, please see the
“EnsuringSafeOperations” section.
