🛑 Well Abandonment – Plug, Abandonment and Decommissioning
🌟 Course Description This intensive course covers the full lifecycle of well abandonment, including the design, execution, and regulatory aspects of plugging, abandonment, and decommissioning (P&A) of oil and gas wells. Participants will gain practical knowledge of international standards, engineering …
Overview
🌟 Course Description
This intensive course covers the full lifecycle of well abandonment, including the design, execution, and regulatory aspects of plugging, abandonment, and decommissioning (P&A) of oil and gas wells. Participants will gain practical knowledge of international standards, engineering practices, risk assessments, well barrier design, environmental considerations, and the latest technologies for safe and cost-effective well abandonment operations.
🎯 Learning Objectives
✅ Understand the regulatory and environmental requirements for well abandonment
✅ Design permanent well barriers and P&A programs
✅ Identify and mitigate risks associated with abandonment operations
✅ Learn operational best practices and well control during P&A
✅ Apply standards like NORSOK D-010, API, and ISO guidelines
✅ Develop strategies for cost-effective decommissioning of platforms and subsea wells
👥 Who Should Attend
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Well engineers, drilling and completion engineers
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Well integrity and intervention specialists
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HSE professionals involved in abandonment projects
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Asset managers and project planners
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Regulators and government agencies overseeing P&A
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Anyone involved in well decommissioning planning and execution
🗂️ Training Format
✅ Expert lectures with real industry examples
✅ Workshops on barrier design and risk assessment
✅ Group exercises on P&A planning
✅ Video case studies of successful and failed abandonments
✅ Interactive discussions and knowledge sharing
📅 Detailed Daily Agenda with Time Breaks
📅 Day 1: Fundamentals of Well Abandonment
Time | Topic |
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08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome, Introductions & Course Objectives |
09:00 – 10:30 | Principles of Well Abandonment & Lifecycle Overview |
10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
10:45 – 12:15 | Regulatory Requirements & International Standards |
12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽 Lunch |
13:15 – 14:45 | Types of Abandonments: Temporary, Permanent, Suspensions |
14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
15:00 – 16:30 | Well Integrity & Key Elements of Well Barrier Philosophy |
📅 Day 2: Well Barrier Design and Verification
Time | Topic |
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08:30 – 10:00 | Fundamentals of Well Barrier Design |
10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
10:15 – 12:15 | Materials for Barriers: Cement, Mechanical Plugs, Resins |
12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽 Lunch |
13:15 – 14:45 | Placement Techniques and Verification Methods |
14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
15:00 – 16:30 | Barrier Integrity Testing and Acceptance Criteria |
📅 Day 3: Operational Aspects of Plug & Abandonment
Time | Topic |
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08:30 – 10:00 | Planning and Engineering of P&A Operations |
10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
10:15 – 12:15 | Well Control Considerations During Abandonment |
12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽 Lunch |
13:15 – 14:45 | Cutting, Milling, and Section Milling of Casing |
14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
15:00 – 16:30 | Offshore and Subsea Well Abandonment Challenges |
📅 Day 4: Environmental & Risk Considerations
Time | Topic |
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08:30 – 10:00 | Environmental Impact of Well Abandonment |
10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
10:15 – 12:15 | Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies |
12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽 Lunch |
13:15 – 14:45 | Regulatory Reporting and Documentation Requirements |
14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
15:00 – 16:30 | Decommissioning Planning for Surface and Subsea Equipment |
📅 Day 5: Advanced Techniques & Case Studies
Time | Topic |
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08:30 – 10:00 | Advanced Tools and Technologies for P&A |
10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
10:15 – 12:15 | Case Studies: Successful and Failed Abandonments |
12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽 Lunch |
13:15 – 14:45 | Economic Considerations and Cost Optimization |
14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
15:00 – 16:30 | Workshop: Building an Effective P&A Program & Wrap-Up |
📦 Materials Provided
✅ Comprehensive course manual and slides
✅ Plug and abandonment planning templates
✅ Barrier verification checklists
✅ Case study videos and examples
✅ Certificate of Completion
Target audiences
- Reservoir Engineers, Geologists
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