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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Well Plugging and Abandonment | |||
| Reference | ENM642 | Version | 2 |
| Created | May 2018 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | May 2017 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | July 2018 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| The aim of the module is to give students an overview of the technical, operational and regulatory considerations forming a strategically efficient well plugging and abandonment project. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Assess the engineering and economic requirements for successful abandoning of wells and decommissioning fields |
| 2 | Design an appropriate plugging and abandonment procedure considering the advantages and limitations of various P&A tools and technologies |
| 3 | Perform well integrity assessment considering depleted reservoir conditions and standard industry regulatory frameworks |
| 4 | Evaluate the efficiency of plugging and abandonment technologies and operations in terms of costs, operational risks and environmental impacts |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| 1. Reservoir depletion profile and pressure decline analysis 2. Introduction to well construction and well completion 3. Theory and practice of engineering, safety and environmental considerations of Plugging and abandonment operations 4. Plugging and abandonment project planning, economics and business management strategies 5. Plugging and abandonment legislation, public relations, industry standards and regulatory frameworks 6. Plugging and abandonment technologies and well barriers integrity evaluation techniques 7. Cementing, gelled pills and various plugging types and installation procedures 8. Reservoir cap rock integrity 9. Plugging and abandonment operations risk assessment and management of change |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module will be delivered by means of direct and online lectures, tutorials, simulations, student-centered self study and industrial case studies. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 35 | 10 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 115 | 140 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2 |
| Description: | Component 1 is a coursework based on a given case study. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 70% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Component 2 is a closed book examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| In order to pass, students should achieve a mark of at least 40% in each component (which has a weighting of 30% or more) and an overall grade D or greater. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | Greater than or equal to 70% |
| B | In the range 60% to 69% |
| C | In the range 55% to 59% |
| D | In the range 50% to 54% |
| E | In the range 40% to 49% |
| F | Less than 40% |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | a 2.1 (upper second class) UK Honours degree, or an Honours degree from a recognised non-UK institution in Engineering, Geosciences, Economics, Business, Law, or other science, technology and commercial degrees. Other degree classifications will be considered if the applicant can demonstrate 3+ years of industry experience. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | This module is not suitable for students following an MSc in Professional Studies programme unless they meet the entry qualifications stipulated in the University Regulations on admission and the prerequisites above. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | OGA Publications available at: a)https://www.ogauthority.co.uk/exploration-production b)https://www.ogauthority.co.uk/decommissioning/ c)https://www.ogauthority.co.uk/news-publications/publications/2016/asset-stewardship-strategy/ |
| 2 | BEIS publications available at: a)https://www.gov.uk/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation b)https://www.gov.uk/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines |
| 3 | HSE publications available at: http://www.hse.gov.uk/offshore/ |
| 4 | OGUK decommissioning Insight 2016 available at: http://oilandgasuk.co.uk/decommissioninginsight.cfm |