Quality · Health · Safety · Environment
Committed to Quality,
Health, Safety
& Environment
At KDC, QHSE is not a department — it's the foundation of every decision, every operation, every day across all our sites.
Our Safety Philosophy
Safety Is Our
Core Value
Kuwait Drilling Company provides a wide range of drilling services for the Oil & Gas industry both globally and regionally. KDC's core values focus on meeting the expectation of the customer, regulatory and international standards for Health, Safety, and Environment.
Beyond compliance, we are committed to continuous improvement under HSE through leadership commitment and the efforts of our employees and business partners. KDC empowers each and every employee to STOP WORK if any action or condition is considered unsafe.
Core QHSE Pillars
Four Foundations of Excellence
Each pillar represents a systematic, certified commitment — audited, measured and continuously improved.
Quality Assurance
ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management ensuring consistent, measurable service delivery across all operations.
Health & Wellbeing
Comprehensive occupational health programmes protecting workforce physical and mental wellbeing at all sites.
Workplace Safety
ISO 45001 certified safety management with zero-tolerance incident culture and stop-work authority for all personnel.
Environmental Sustainability
ISO 14001 environmental management minimising our footprint through waste reduction, emission controls and resource optimisation.
Performance Dashboard
QHSE KPI Metrics
Live-tracked performance indicators demonstrating our industry-leading safety record.
Certifications & Compliance
Internationally Certified
Our certifications are maintained through rigorous audits, ensuring world-class compliance standards.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management System
Drilling & Oilfield Services
ISO 14001:2015
Environmental Management
All Kuwait Operations
ISO 45001:2018
OH&S Management System
Field & Office Operations
KOC Approved
Kuwait Oil Company
Drilling Contractor Category
Certification Timeline
Safety Culture
How We Operate Safely
A step-by-step workflow embedded into every operation, every shift, every day.
Risk Assessment
Systematic identification and evaluation of workplace hazards before every operation.
Training & Development
Workforce Excellence
12,000+ training hours conducted annually, building a safety-first workforce.
Safety Leadership
Emergency First Aid
H2S Awareness
IADC WellSharp
Fire Fighting
Environmental Awareness
Annual Safety Drills
Mandatory emergency response drills conducted at all operational sites twice per year.
Environmental Responsibility
Protecting Our Environment
ISO 14001 certified environmental management minimising our operational footprint across all sites.
Waste Recycled
Emission Reduction
Water Reuse Rate
Zero Spill Sites
Waste Management
Strict waste segregation, recycling programmes, and certified disposal partners across all sites.
Emission Reduction
35% reduction in operational emissions through equipment efficiency upgrades and monitoring.
Resource Optimisation
Water reuse systems and energy-efficient equipment reducing resource consumption by 40%.
Safety Excellence
Projects Delivered Safely
South Kuwait Drilling Campaign
Offshore Platform Support
North Rumaila Workover
Directional Drilling — Block 4
Oman Multi-Well Programme
Jordan Water Well Project
Emergency Response
Always Ready. Always Prepared.
24/7 emergency response capabilities with trained teams on every active site.
Trained Response Teams
Dedicated first responders on every site, trained to OPITO standards.
Safety Equipment
Pre-positioned fire, medical, and evacuation equipment across all facilities.
Communication Systems
Multi-redundant comms with satellite backup for remote site operations.
Site Readiness
Quarterly drills validating emergency readiness at every operational site.
Leadership Commitment
Safety is not a priority that competes with our business — it is the foundation upon which every decision is made. At KDC, every employee has the authority, and the responsibility, to stop unsafe work.
Business Partners Portal
Collaborate on QHSE Standards
We recognise that the value we bring to our customers is largely due to the coordination with our business partners. This portal facilitates the exchange of HSE-related information, KDC HSE-MS requirements, and the sharing of lessons learned.
Download Center
QHSE Documentation
Access our full library of QHSE policies, compliance documents, and certifications.
Our Commitment
Safety Is
Everyone's
Responsibility
Join us in building a safer, more sustainable oilfield industry. Contact our QHSE team or explore opportunities to join our workforce.