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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Course in Offshore Platform Decommissioning
The Course in Offshore Platform Decommissioning Prepares you to understand and plan the decommissioning of offshore platforms in oil and gas and, increasingly, in offshore renewables. You will study the international regulatory fr
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts9 November
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Course in Offshore Platform Decommissioning?
The Course in Offshore Platform Decommissioning
Prepares you to understand and plan the decommissioning of offshore platforms in oil and gas and, increasingly, in offshore renewables. You will study the international regulatory framework, options assessment, well plugging and abandonment, cutting and removal techniques, waste management and recycling and environmental assessment, with a project-wide view that brings together safety, costs and stakeholders.
Key advantages
- A growing sector: Many offshore installations are nearing the end of their service life.
- The full picture: Regulation, engineering, environment and costs.
- Real techniques: Cutting, lifting, removal and transport to shore.
- Circular economy: Reuse and recycling of materials.
- Case study: A decommissioning programme for a typical platform.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Programme highlights
- Know the rules: Understand the international and regional framework for decommissioning.
- Assess options: Compare full removal, partial removal and reuse.
- Plan removal: Learn the cutting and lifting techniques.
- Manage waste: Apply recycling and circular economy criteria.
- Boost your career: Open doors to operators, offshore contractors and environmental consultancies.
- Train to close the life cycle of offshore installations safely and responsibly.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Context and Regulatory Framework
- The life cycle of offshore installations
- UNCLOS and the IMO guidelines
- Regional conventions such as OSPAR
- Operator responsibilities
- Financial security
02
Planning and Options Assessment
- Installation inventory
- Full and partial removal
- Reuse and repurposing
- Comparative multi-criteria assessment
- Stakeholder consultation
03
Decommissioning Operations
- Well plugging and abandonment
- Cleaning equipment and removing hydrocarbons
- Subsea cutting techniques
- Heavy lift and piece-small removal
- Subsea pipelines and cables
04
Waste, Recycling and the Environment
- Onshore dismantling
- Hazardous materials
- Recycling steel and other materials
- Environmental impact assessment
- Post-decommissioning seabed monitoring
05
Costs, Safety and Case Study
- Cost estimation
- Health and safety in operations
- Decommissioning offshore wind farms
- Lessons from completed projects
- Case study: decommissioning programme for a typical platform
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
Hours a week8
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Who it is for
Offshore engineers: who want to specialise in late-life and decommissioning Offshore wind professionals: planning the future decommissioning of their farms Environmental consultants: assessing decommissioning options Project and waste management staff: involved in removal operations
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Understand the context
- 02Apply the regulatory framework
- 03Assess options
- 04Plan operations
- 05Manage waste
- 06Assess impacts
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Decommissioning project engineer: Planning and overseeing operations.
02Offshore environmental consultant: Assessing options and impacts.
03Industrial waste management officer: Dismantling, reuse and recycling.
04Late-life cost analyst: Estimating costs and financial security.
Questions
Entry Requirements
No. It also covers decommissioning offshore wind and other renewable installations.
It depends on the applicable framework and the case; the course explains when derogations are considered and how they are assessed.
Yes, as one of the options under debate, with the arguments for and against.
It is not essential; the basic components of an offshore installation are explained.
A decommissioning programme for a typical platform, covering options, operations, waste and costs.
100% online, with a virtual campus available 24/7, live sessions that are recorded, and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The programme involves 300 hours of study. You can work at your own pace within the timetable we give you when you enrol.
Each programme has its own start date, shown on this page and confirmed by our admissions team when you enquire.
On completing the programme you receive the Course in Offshore Platform Decommissioning qualification awarded by Navalis Magna Institute.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Entry profile: Technical or university training in engineering, environmental science, marine science or a related field, or professional experience in the offshore or energy sector. Language: A good working level of English to follow classes and materials. Technical requirements: A computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a webcam for live sessions and project presentations. Admissions process: Online application, profile review and a short interview with the academic team. We confirm your start date when you enquire.
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