Dismantling and Disposal of Abandoned Oil & Gas Production Areas

Introduction:

Dismantling and decommissioning are the final activities in the asset life cycle that present significant challenges for both operators and regulators. However, prudent early planning and preparation can efficiently address these challenges. Developing Decommissioning Plans in conjunction with the Decommissioning Strategy ensures that decommissioning is completed properly, on schedule, with the right tools, and in an environmentally friendly manner.

Objectives:

At the end of this Well Abandonment in Oil and Gas Production Areas course, students will be able to:

• Assess Environmental Risks.
• Effectively Outline a Decommissioning Plan.
• Handle Waste Appropriately.
• Interpret Safety Cases.
• Assess the Dismantlement Safety Case Framework.
• Supervise and Control the Disposal of Offshore Oil and Gas Waste.

Training Methodology:

• Interactive Sessions and Presentations
• Case Studies and Strategic Feedback
• Discussions in Groups
• Exercises in Practice
• Industry Specialist’s Lectures
• Compliance Legislation
• Tests and Evaluations

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Decom and Late Life Operations Preparation

• Strategic Framework for Decommissioning
• Supply Chain and Action Plan Guidance
• Decommissioning Technology
• Area Recovery Actions Plan
• NSTA Energy Pathfinder
• HSE Offshore Health and Safety Law
• Regulation of Offshore Oil and Gas Waste
• Guideline for Radioactive Substances Policy: Regulation of Radioactive Substances in Offshore Waters
• Areas and Limits of Regulation – Radioactive Substances Offshore Policy
• Duty of Care: A Code of Practice

Unit 2: Oil & Gas Well P&A

• Oil and Gas Well P&A Consents
• Oil and Gas Well P&A Technology
• OSDR Wells Notifications
• OSDR Wells Guidance

Unit 3: Cleaning and Making Safe

• Safety Case Competent Authority
• Safety Case Guidance
• Offshore Oil and Gas Environmental Legislation
• Understand the Definition of Waste
• Classification and Assessment of Waste
• Decommission Non-Nuclear Facilities

Unit 4: Offshore Dismantling and Removal

• Pipeline Works Authorizations
• Dismantlement Safety Case Framework
• Safety Case Competent Authority Portal
• Safety Case Topic, Specialist Assessment Templates and Guidance
• Offshore Pipelines Health and Safety Guidance
• Decommissioning Programme Progress Report Template
• Transfrontier Shipment of Waste
• Waste Exports Controls
• Outer City
• Trash Exports for Recycling in Non-OECD Countries
• Shipping of Wastes Containing NORM
• Management of End-of-Life Smoke Detectors
• Reuse Activities and Waste Management Regulations

Unit 5: Onshore Dismantling and Removal

• Construction Design and Management
• Regulation of Offshore Oil and Gas Waste
• The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) Regulations
• Waste Management
• Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC)
• The End of Waste Regulation for Scrap Metals
• Statutory Activities on Radioactive Substances