Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Environmental and Sustainability Professionals
• HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Officers and Managers
• Oil and Gas Engineers and Supervisors
• Project and Operations Managers
• Environmental Compliance and Risk Specialists
• Anyone involved in environmental monitoring or pollution control in energy operations

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand environmental challenges unique to the oil and gas sector
• Conduct Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for oil and gas projects
• Identify and control sources of air, water, and soil pollution
• Implement pollution prevention and waste management strategies
• Ensure compliance with international environmental standards and regulations
• Develop sustainable operational and remediation practices

DAY 1

Introduction to Environmental Management in Oil and Gas Operations

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Overview of Environmental Issues in Oil and Gas Industry
• Environmental Impacts Across the Project Lifecycle (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream)
• Global and Regional Environmental Regulations (ISO 14001, EPA, OSPAR, MARPOL)
• Principles of Environmental Management and Sustainability
• Corporate Responsibility and Environmental Stewardship
• Case Study

DAY 2

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process

• Objectives and Importance of EIA in Oil and Gas Projects
• Stages of EIA: Screening, Scoping, Baseline Studies, and Reporting
• Environmental and Social Impact Identification
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation Planning
• Public Participation and Stakeholder Engagement
• Environmental Monitoring and Auditing Procedures
• Workshop

DAY 3

Pollution Sources and Control in Oil and Gas Operations

• Major Pollution Pathways: Air, Water, Soil, and Noise
• Air Emissions and Flaring Reduction Techniques
• Produced Water and Effluent Management
• Solid and Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal
• Oil Spills: Causes, Response, and Remediation Techniques
• Control of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Carbon Management
• Case Study

DAY 4

Pollution Prevention, Waste Minimization, and Monitoring

• Pollution Prevention Hierarchy and Strategies
• Cleaner Production and Process Optimization
• Waste Segregation, Recycling, and Resource Recovery
• Environmental Monitoring Techniques and Equipment
• Data Collection, Reporting, and Performance Indicators
• Integrating Pollution Control into Operational Management Systems
• Workshop

DAY 5

Sustainable Development and Course Wrap-up

• Sustainable Practices in Oil and Gas Operations
• Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and ISO 14001 Implementation
• Climate Change Mitigation and Carbon Footprint Reduction
• Community Relations and Social Responsibility in Environmental Projects
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony