Oil and Gas Structures Decommissioning Course

About the Course

The International Oil and Gas industry faces a growing challenge throughout the world – from South East Asia, to the harsh environment of the North Sea, to the Gulf of Mexico, aging infrastructure and fields that are coming to end-of-life need to be decommissioned. This poses a myriad of challenges – from problem-solving, technical innovation, disposal of waste, and health and safety to environmental issues. The scope is huge and so too, is the likely cost. Decommissioning is much more than simple reverse engineering.

All of the above are factors that have to be planned for. As such there is a significant strategic element to the decommissioning process, as there are always a number of potential options and alternatives to consider, ranging from complete to partial removal, deep water disposal, and the creation of artificial reefs and marine habitats to removal to shore for dismantling and disposal or possible reuse for things such as wind turbine platforms. All options have time and cost implications. There are a multitude of stakeholders to engage with and manage, not to mention close scrutiny by the media, the public and government institutions and bodies.

This decommissioning training program will answer questions like what is decommissioning and what is the decommissioning process of the oil and gas industry. It has been specifically designed to provide the delegate with a holistic understanding of the process of decommissioning and to create immediate added value to the participant in terms of knowledge and ideas that can be implemented post-course.

This decommissioning course emphasises open dialogue, class exercises, and problem-solving. Case studies are examined and discussed throughout.

Who Will Benefit

• Asset Management Professionals
• Project Managers & Engineers
• Supply Chain Managers
• Operation Managers
• Governance Managers
• Facilities Engineers
• Structure Engineers
• Asset Integrity Professionals
• Regulators
• HSE Managers

Key Learning Objectives

• Understand the key enabling processes that must be considered within a decommissioning strategy
• Be aware of relevant legislation and how this might impact from a compliance perspective
• Be able to assess various decision-making strategies
• Know the project management components that are involved and why they are important
• Become familiar with stakeholder engagement and communication initiatives and plans
• Gain a greater insight into the technological innovation requirements of the decommissioning process of the oil and gas industry
• Be able to evaluate various disposal methodologies from a strategic perspective
• Understand the key issues involved within waste management and disposal
• Gain insight into managing and optimising the decom supply chain
• Become familiar with the environmental aspect of decommissioning and understand the critical issues

Course Information

Instructional Delivery Method: In-Person and Live Digital
Prerequisite & Advanced Preparation: Reading material will be sent prior to the course 

Delivered by Christopher Lennon

Christopher Lennon is the Director of Stone Falcon Corporate and Legal Consulting Ltd – a company that works internationally based in Scotland, UK. Chris has 30 years’ experience within the oil, gas and power industry, specialising in contractual issues, commercial negotiation and dispute resolution.

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