An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Decommissioning of Offshore Installations
An In-Depth Project Management Course Covering
all Aspects of Decommissioning
Course Overview
Decommissioning Offshore Oil and Gas Installations is an inevitable part of the ‘Life of Field’ activities. It carries a multibillion-dollar cost with no return!
We are now faced with the added burden of COVID-19, low oil price and globalization pressures for companies to be more productive and cost effective.
This Decommissioning of Offshore Installations training course is aimed at individuals and organisations that are involved in the ultra-late life and decommissioning process. It will enable them to gain a greater strategic view of decommissioning and how key decisions are made and how they interact and influence success, while creating opportunities to improve their individual and organisations delivery.
A key learning point for delegates will be the opportunity to take part in ‘real life’ exercises related to decommissioning of a typical offshore asset.
This training course on Decommissioning Offshore Oil and Gas Installation will highlight:
- Strategic decisions to be made and your organisations ability to influence
- Improvements to streamline decommissioning processes
- Capture opportunities to add value
- A deeper knowledge of decommissioning and associated strategies by Interactive exercises and training related to typical field
- Realizing Supply chain, regulatory and innovative technology solutions
Training Outline
DAY 1: Decommissioning Strategy and Planning
- Introduction and ‘icebreaker’
- Session 1: Decommissioning – the Myths and the Reality
- Scope of decommissioning
- Statistics (types and numbers of installations)
- North Sea/global decommissioning experience
- Decommissioning forecasts and activity spend
- Stakeholders
- Perception and reputation
- Session 2: Decommissioning Regulations
- International, regional, and national regulations
- Comparison of UK, Malaysia, Brazil, and West Africa regulations
- Overview of regulatory requirements of main O& G countries
- Road Map through the regulatory process
- Uncertainties and issues
- Session 3: Decommissioning Options
- Re-use/alternative use including artificial reefs
- NUI and deferment
- Removal options for platforms and subsea
- Challenges and issues (lessons learnt)
- Session 4: review of day
- Feedback and discussion
- Feedback and discussion
DAY 2: Strategy and Planning (Continued)
- Session 5: Decommissioning strategy
- Late life of field
- Stakeholder engagement
- Contracting strategy
- Organizations
- Drivers, challenges, and risks
- Supply chain
- Session 6: Planning for decommissioning
- WBS and phasing
- Schedule
- Operator Sanction process
- Decommissioning expenditure and estimating
- Risks and challenges
- Session 7: review of day
- Feedback and discussion
- Feedback and discussion
DAY 3: Preparing for Decommissioning
- Session 8: Engineering and Project Management
- Data gathering
- Surveys and access
- Engineering down of systems
- Temporary utilities and life support options
- Interfaces and management
- Waste management and types of waste
- Cleaning
- Well abandonment
- HSE and Safety Case
- Session 9: Comparative assessment
- Process
- Techniques
- Session 10: review of day
- Feedback and discussion
- Feedback and discussion
DAY 4: Preparing for Decommissioning (Continued)
- Session 11: Offshore activities
- Transition from production to decommissioning
- Training
- Making safe and hydrocarbon freeing
- Scope of preparatory activities
- Well abandonment
- Module separation
- Permit to work
- HSE risks
- Key considerations
- Session 12: Decommissioning Equipment – the ‘Toolbox’
- Survey
- Cutting
- Cleaning
- Well abandonment
- Dredging
- Temporary lifting
- Session 13: review of day
- Feedback and discussion
- Feedback and discussion
DAY 5: The End Game
- Session: 14 Removal and Transportation
- Review of removal options
- Piece-small
- Single lift
- Reverse installation
- Reverse float-over
- Overview of heavy lift equipment
- Review of removal options
- Jacket removal considerations
- Review of transportation and offloading options
- Review of removal options
- Session 15: Decommissioning Subsea Infrastructure
- Scope of subsea activities
- Decommissioning pipelines in situ
- Removal of pipelines and umbilicals
- Removal of subsea components
- FPSO decommissioning
- Lessons learnt
- Session 16: Onshore disposal/recycling and closeout
- Onshore facilities and criteria
- Duty holder considerations
- Closeout activities
- Ongoing liability
- Session 17 End of training
- Feedback and discussion
- Acknowledgements and recommendations for further reference
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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