Waste Management in Oil and Gas Operations

Objectives:

• Understand the types and sources of waste in oil and gas operations.
• Learn the regulations and standards for waste management in the industry.
• Gain insights into best practices for waste reduction, recycling, and disposal.
• Explore innovative technologies and solutions for waste management in oil and gas.

Introduction to Waste in Oil and Gas Operations

• Overview of waste types: hazardous, non-hazardous, and radioactive waste.
• Sources of waste in upstream and downstream oil and gas operations.
• Environmental impact of waste in the oil and gas sector.
• Waste classification and characterization.

Regulatory Framework and Standards

• International and national regulations governing waste management.
• Key standards: ISO 14001, EPA guidelines, and OHSAS 18001.
• Legal obligations and compliance for waste disposal.
• Reporting and documentation requirements for waste management.

Waste Minimization and Recycling

• Strategies for waste reduction at source.
• Waste segregation techniques for effective recycling.
• Case studies of successful recycling programs in oil and gas.
• Reuse and repurposing of materials in operations.

Innovative Waste Management Technologies

• Emerging technologies in waste treatment and disposal.
• Bioremediation and its application in oil and gas operations.
• Waste-to-energy technologies for oil and gas facilities.

DATE:

1ST BATCH:        16th – 19th Mar, 2026      

2ND BATCH:       14th – 17th Jul, 2026

3RD BATCH:       10th – 13th Nov, 2026