Decommissioning Oil Wells: Become A Professional

Course overview

Who is a decommissioning expert?

Decommissioning of oil tanks, wells, and offshore machinery and equipment is the responsibility of a decommissioning expert. After being used for an extended period of time or when they are required for operational or repair work, oil tanks, oil wells, and offshore plants are decommissioned.

This decommissioning expert training course will educate you with the knowledge necessary to comprehend the decommissioning process, particularly as it relates to onshore and offshore oil well machinery and equipment.

What steps are involved in decommissioning a platform?

Gaining a strategic understanding of decommissioning and how important decisions are made during decommissioning will be the main emphasis of this Training Bee course. How to carry out decommissioning and employ project management techniques. This offers the chance to comprehend the decommissioning of offshore assets. The course will teach you how to expedite the decommissioning procedures. It offers instruction on more complex decommissioning techniques and expertise. When performing decommissioning, the decommissioning specialist investigates novel and unusual systems. The entire decommissioning process, planning, supply chain, and system analysis are covered in this course. This course will provide you the chance to improve your abilities while also giving organizations the chance to use cutting-edge technology and solutions to accomplish decommissioning while saving money.

Introduction

Welcome to the course on decommissioning offshore platforms, wells, and oil tanks. Oil tanks, wells, and offshore platforms are just a few examples of the extensive network of infrastructure that the oil and gas sector, which is crucial to the global energy landscape, depends on. These facilities eventually approach the end of their operational life cycles, which forces the industry to enter a critical stage of operations: decommissioning.

This course is intended to give students a thorough grasp of how oil tanks, wells, and offshore platforms are decommissioned. You will be given the knowledge and abilities necessary to complete this intricate and diverse task safely, responsibly, and in accordance with legal standards.

We are The Training Bee, a global training and education firm providing services in many countries. We are specialized in capacity building and talent development solutions for individuals and organizations, with our highly customized programs and training sessions.

As we begin this educational adventure, our goal is to give you the knowledge and skills required for efficient decommissioning in the oil and gas industry. By the completion of this course, you will be well-equipped to contribute to the industry’s safety and environmental protection by assuring the prudent retirement of oil tanks, wells, and offshore platforms. Welcome to the world of decommissioning oil facilities.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing Decommissioning an Oil Tank, Wells and Offshore Platforms, participants will be able to:

• Developing awareness of an aspect of the worldwide decommissioning process for oil and gas
• To impart information and abilities regarding decommissioning procedures and difficulties
• To share ideas about different decommissioning methods
• Perform intricate decision-making skills
• Decommissioning strategies and system parameter analyses
• In order to determine how to decommission both onshore and offshore assets
• Using project management principles with finesse
• Understanding and knowledge of rules in relation to laws and regulations is necessary.

Our Unique Training Methodology

This interactive course comprises the following training methods:

• Journaling – This consists of setting a timer and letting your thoughts flow, unedited and unscripted recording events, ideas, and thoughts over a while, related to the topic.
• Social learning – Information and expertise exchanged amongst peers via computer-based technologies and interactive conversations including Blogging, instant messaging, and forums for debate in groups.
• Project-based learning
• Mind mapping and brainstorming – A session will be carried out between participants to uncover unique ideas, thoughts, and opinions having a quality discussion.
• Interactive sessions – The course will use informative lectures to introduce key concepts and theories related to the topic.
• Presentations – Participants will be presented with multimedia tools such as videos and graphics to enhance learning. These will be delivered engagingly and interactively.

Training Medium

This Decommissioning an Oil Tank, Wells and Offshore Platforms training is designed in a way that it can be delivered face-to-face and virtually.

Course Duration

This training is versatile in its delivery. The training can be delivered as a full-fledged 40-hour training program or a 15- hours crash course covering 5 hours of content each day over 3 days

Pre-course Assessment

Before you enroll in this course all we wanted to know is your exact mindset and your way of thinking.
For that, we have designed this questionnaire attached below.

• What do you currently know about the procedure for decommissioning oil tanks, wells, and offshore platforms? Please give a concise summary.
• The life cycle of oil tanks, wells, and offshore installations includes a crucial phase called decommissioning. Why is this?
• What are the primary factors influencing decommissioning in this sector?
• Are you aware of the legal specifications and guidelines governing the decommissioning of oil facilities? Please list any pertinent laws you are aware of.
• Can you tell the difference between the decommissioning procedures for offshore platforms, wells, and oil tanks? What fundamental variations exist between these procedures?
• What methods can be used to lessen the environmental effects of decommissioning while it is taking place?

Course Modules

This Decommissioning an Oil Tank, Wells and Offshore Platforms covers the following topics for understanding the essentials of the Agile Workplace:

Module 1 – A description of the decommissioning procedure

• The decommissioning procedure
• Laws governing decommissioning
• Process of removal both on and off shore

Module 2 – Planning and strategy for decommissioning

• Decommissioning approach
• Contracting approach
• Obstacles and risks for drivers
• Supply chain administration

Module 3 – preparation and decommissioning process

• Putting an end to data collecting
• Process and procedures for decommissioning
• Engineering of system shutdown and waste types
• Handling of waste

Module 4 – Transport and removal

• Different removal options
• Calm, simple, and one lift process
• Heavy lift equipment installation in reverse and flotation
• Both unloading and transportation

Module 5 – Decommissioning of underwater machinery

• Underwater activities
• Pipe lines being decommissioned
• Disposal of underwater parts
• Decommissioning of FPSO
• Adoption, then
• Risk is present

Module 6 – Decommissioning on land

• Coastal disposal
• Deactivating machinery
• Modern systems and new technology

Module 7 – Rules, and regulations governing decommissioning

• International, regional, and national laws and regulations
• Laws of several nations
• A roadmap for the legal procedure

Module 8 – Closing and cycling

• Cycling methodology and standards
• Procedure of closing
• Tools and choices for cycling and wrapping up

Module 9 – Use of project management

• Decommissioning work breakdown structure
• Scheduling and process phasing
• Utilization of project management tools such as Gantt charts, CPM, and PERT
• Hazard and difficulties

Post-course Assessment

Participants need to complete an assessment post-course completion so our mentors will get to know their understanding of the course. A mentor will also have interrogative conversations with participants and provide valuable feedback.

• Describe the factors that can affect project costs and explain the significance of cost estimation and management in decommissioning projects.
• Discuss any cutting-edge techniques or technologies you discovered during the course that could improve the effectiveness and efficiency of decommissioning in the oil and gas industry.
• Consider how your knowledge and abilities from the course may be put to use in actual decommissioning efforts. Share a fictitious example or case study.
• Describe how successful decommissioning projects depend on collaboration and effective communication with stakeholders, including regulatory organizations, environmental agencies, and local people.
• What did you find to be the most beneficial or enlightening elements of the course, and how do you intend to apply this information in your professional practice?

Lessons Learned

Regulatory Proficiency: Participants now possess a thorough understanding of the complex legal structures that control decommissioning in the oil and gas sector. They now understand how crucial it is to follow these rules in order to maintain the environment and keep people safe.

Environmental Stewardship: The course emphasizes the measures to reduce negative effects and the environmental implications of decommissioning. Participants have discovered that safeguarding ecosystems and natural resources requires meticulous planning and implementation.

Safety First: Throughout the decommissioning process, safety is a non-negotiable concern. The need of rigorous risk assessments, safety procedures, and the involvement of qualified specialists in preventing accidents and incidents is acknowledged by the participants.

Economic Considerations: Cost management and estimation are crucial in decommissioning initiatives. Participants are aware that precise budgeting is necessary for completing projects on schedule and within the allocated budget.

Innovative Methods: Participants’ eyes have been awakened to the possibility of greater decommissioning efficiency and cost-effectiveness through exposure to cutting-edge technologies and techniques. The adoption of new technologies and ongoing learning are essential.

Communication and Cooperation Successful decommissioning depends on effective communication and coordination with stakeholders, including regulatory organizations, local populations, and industry experts. Participants have gained knowledge on the importance of forming good relationships.