Day Two - Main Conference
Day Two - Main Conference
Decommissioning of facilities and equipment containing NORM presents unique challenges for the oil and gas industry, particularly in offshore environments. This panel discussion will delve into the latest strategies and advancements in NORM decommissioning on offshore Oil & Gas platforms. Specific industry considerations will delve into the practicalities and cost-effective strategies of NORM decommissioning with best practices for safely and efficiently removing NORM from contaminated pipes, equipment, and FPSO units.
This session will take a detailed look into surveying, sampling, lab analysis and dose estimation for NORM and TENORM contamination. The computer analysis of this data will help to assess the dose delivered to workers, the public and the environment. How do we mitigate against harmful contamination? What kind of instruments and procedures for different norm monitoring needs, units of measurement and criteria?
This panel will discuss some of the challenges for Regulators and Contractors when NORM is encountered during the Plug and Abandonment (P&A) of Orphan Wells. Some of the challenges and issues discussed will be the procedure when NORM is encountered at an Orphan Well Site; who is the “Generator” especially if the NORM has never been reported to State or Federal agencies prior to being declared “Orphan”; who is responsible for reporting NORM above regulatory levels, decontaminating the well and site, and properly disposing of NORM impacted equipment and waste and what are the procedures for getting the site released for unrestricted use. Would pre & post-NORM surveys be required? If there’s no responsible NORM operator, what is the procedure for registering the generator?
This presentation will analyse the cost-effectiveness of cleaning and recycling NORM-contaminated sites. We will address the decision making that is required in the current business climate.
An overview of the legal landscape for industry stakeholders with deep dive into regulatory considerations, liability, litigation and commercial transactions. This presentation will overlook into issues that arise and explore the downside of avoiding them. Some recent and legacy cases are reviewed with suggestions for avoiding litigation whenever possible.
NORM disposal is a complex process requiring careful planning and execution. Strict procedures are followed throughout, including characterization, segregation, secure packaging, and transportation with radiation safety protocols at every step. Environmental protection, worker safety and minimizing radiation exposure are crucial. The transportation and disposal of NORM waste are heavily regulated, with specific requirements for packaging, labelling, and transport using specialized vehicles with radiation shielding. The panel offers valuable insights into effective disposal strategies, best practices for worker protection, and ways to minimize environmental impact.
The basic factors for classifying waste are: physical form, radiological concentration and geographical location. We look at the do’s and dont’s for dealing with analytical labs.
The session will cover the current and future uses of these rare earths and critical minerals across a variety of industries. Included also are the means of regulatory compliance implemented to manage NORM & radioactive elements in rare earth and critical minerals.
In recent years, oil and gas and several other industries have faced growing concerns about radiation safety due to encountering NORM/TENORM during their operations. As a result, health and safety departments have had to include radiation safety protocols for workers. This presentation will cover key elements of a radiological protection plans, including training programs for workers, protocols for conducting radiation surveys, complying with regulations, setting and adhering to dose limits (ALARA principle), emergency procedures for radiation incidents and case study on previously tackled NORM-related issues.