This course provides a thorough and applied knowledge of the environmental stakes of an unconventional Oil & Gas development project, including key technical requirements and regulations and public perception. This training is focused on key straightforward arguments that resonate with the public.
Public :
Managers, engineers and operations staff involved in the management of environmental issues of unconventional development.
Level :Skilled
Prerequisite :
Provide evidence of a professional experience of at least 3 months related to HSE and/or Oil & Gas process industry.
Course Content
THE STAKES: A CONTROVERSIAL ENERGY
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Duration : 0.25 Day
Public perception and the industry point of view.
TECHNOLOGIES: KEY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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Duration : 0.5 Day
Fracking and water.
Hazardous chemicals; proppant.
Waste (e.g. sans, NORM & metals).
Air emissions.
Induced seismicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION & IMPACT ASSESSMENT
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Duration : 1 Day
Environmental regulation overview.
Environmental impact assessment (what is specific: e.g. induced seismicity).
Mitigation and emissions treatment (aquifer protection, gas capture…).
WATER MANAGEMENT
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Duration : 1 Day
Introduction to water management.
Produced water and water flowback. Monitoring.
Technologies of water treatment. Selection and monitoring.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
CASE STUDIES (South Africa, Denmark, USA…)
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Duration : 0.75 Day
Lessons learned.
THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AGENCY APPROACH (the golden rules) & INTERNATIONAL OIL & GAS PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION
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Duration : 0.5 Day
Proactive measures.
Learning Objectives
Attendees will be able to implement the following skills:
Describe the global prevailing context for unconventional developments for environmental management at worldwide level,
Identify key issues and impacts of specific shale gas activities (exploration, fracking, production),
Identify key technical requirements and regulations in USA and Europe,
Describe and discuss specific contents of a shale gas Environmental Impact Assessment, mitigation (treatments), and how to develop communication (public participation).
Ways & Means
Highly interactive training by an industry-specialist lecturer involved in several shale gas projects.
Numerous case studies, applications and illustrations and teamwork sessions.
Key Internet references and videos (case studies).
Learning assessment
Assessment by test at the end of the course.
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Coordinator :IFP Training instructors, with expertise in the field and trained in modern teaching methods adapted to the specific needs of learners from the professional world.
To French entities : IFP Training is referenced to DataDock ; you may contact your OPCO about potential funding.
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