🛑 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 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

• Well engineers, drilling and completion engineers

• Well integrity and intervention specialists

• HSE professionals involved in abandonment projects

• Asset managers and project planners

• Regulators and government agencies overseeing P&A

• 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

📅 Day 2: Well Barrier Design and Verification

📅 Day 3: Operational Aspects of Plug & Abandonment

📅 Day 4: Environmental & Risk Considerations

📅 Day 5: Advanced Techniques & Case Studies

📦 Materials Provided

✅ Comprehensive course manual and slides
✅ Plug and abandonment planning templates
✅ Barrier verification checklists
✅ Case study videos and examples
✅ Certificate of Completion