Collaborating on Spill Response Banff Disaster Forum May 12, 2015 Shannon Jarrell Communications & Training Coordinator Western Canadian Spill Services Ltd. (403) 516-8019 [email protected] Learning Outcomes 1.  Oil Spill Cooperatives in the upstream petroleum industry are effective 2.  Successful response to an inland oil spill in surface water can be attributed to a number of factors 3.  The willingness and ability of stakeholders to work collaboratively to make things right can determine the effectiveness of a response Introduction •  18 Oil Spill Cooperatives •  Owned and directed by CAPP, EPAC, Pipeline and Independent Companies •  600+ member companies that are licensees of oil wells and pipeline •  Source of multiple resources for member companies WCSS Resources Oil Spill Contingency Manuals Oil Spill Support Equipment WCSS Communications Support Training Continuous Improvement Some Lessons Learned Sometimes Overlooked: A Powerful Element of a Successful Response •  Collaboration and what it takes: Ø  Trust Ø  Commitment Ø  Understanding of Roles; pre – during – post spill response Ø  Effective tools to put it all together Resource Sharing •  Many WCSS member companies have opted to purchase their own spill response equipment, but continue to depend on WCSS •  Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) now have a mutual aid agreement •  Local Mutual Aid groups continue to work together on a daily basis Management by Collaboration •  It is our belief that effective spill response can be achieved if stakeholders are willing and able to participate in a meaningful, collaborative way.