Decommissioning and Abandonment

Decommissioning is a rapidly developing market sector in the petroleum business, with major potential and major risks. Decommissioning is a source of major liability for countries, operators, contractors, and the public, which must be understood if it is to be managed cost effectively. Asia-Pacific is gearing up for increasing activity as more comprehensive guidelines and regulations are formed.

The course will provide the delegate with a comprehensive understanding of the key aspects of decommissioning. The course will be delivered by a trainer who is a recognized expert in the filed of decommissioning. The delegates will have a unique opportunity of discussing and comparing their individual decommissioning requirements both with the trainer and the other delegates.

A key feature of the course will be the opportunity for the delegates to take part in the development of a decommissioning strategy and plan for a typical field. 

Key Learning Objectives 

This course will help you to understand key components of decommissioning such as:

• Myths and reality of decommissioning
• Available options for decommissioning
• Drivers, challenges and risks
• Phasing and timing of decommissioning
• Challenges and identification of key risks
• Cessation of production to removal
• Transition from production to decommissioning
• Offshore preparatory work
• Removal and transportation
• Onshore disposal and closeout