AUC Launches Egypt's First Process Safety Management Diploma for Energy Sector

AUC, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, and Methanex Egypt are collaborating to launch Egypt’s first Process Safety Management (PSM) professional diploma for the oil, gas and petrochemical sectors. 

The diploma will be offered through AUC’s Engineering and Science Services (ESS) at the School of Sciences and Engineering. AUC’s Department of Petroleum and Energy Engineering, ESS and Methanex Egypt — the sole producer of methanol in the country — jointly developed the curriculum for this diploma, which aims to provide industry professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply the 24 PSM standards and guidelines adopted by the sector. 

“Together, this partnership offers a robust academic and training program that will prepare a new generation of specialists committed to operational excellence and the highest safety standards."

“As Egypt develops its natural gas and petrochemicals sector to drive long-term growth, safety is a top priority,” said AUC President Ahmad Dallal. “It is part of our mission to foster knowledge translation through collaboration and support, building technical competence in Egypt and the region.” 

Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi noted that this diploma is the result of a distinguished tripartite partnership between the ministry, with its highly qualified human resources; AUC, with its prestigious academic legacy; and Methanex Egypt, with its extensive international experience in process safety. “Together, this partnership offers a robust academic and training program that will prepare a new generation of specialists committed to operational excellence and the highest safety standards,” Badawi said. 

“By combining our academic strengths with industry expertise, we are helping to shape a safer and more sustainable future for Egypt’s energy sector.”

The partnership enhances cooperation between the public, private and academic sectors to establish a strong culture of process safety management, develop individual capabilities, build technical competence in these sectors and boost institutional knowledge to support the local economy in line with Egypt Vision 2030.

“We are honored to join forces with the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and Methanex Egypt on this important initiative,” said Lotfi Gaafar, dean of AUC’s School of Sciences and Engineering. “By combining our academic strengths with industry expertise, we are helping to shape a safer and more sustainable future for Egypt’s energy sector.”

Mohamed Shindy, managing director of Methanex Egypt, also highlighted the importance of this step. “We are not only strengthening our partnership but also investing in future generations for a safer, more resilient future for the entire sector.”