Decommissioning Training Course
Offshore Oil and Gas Decommissioning eLearning Course
Enabling a competent transition into decommissioning by enhancing workforce capability. Lean Decom is an eLearning course designed for energy professionals moving into decommissioning and asset retirement.
Course Information
(LDP-01)
Duration
7 hours*
Category
Specialised Training, Decommissioning.
Sector
Offshore Oil & Gas.
Format
Computer-Based Training. Online Assessments. 18 Modular Courses. Instant Access.
Price
£1050 excl. local taxes
Enterprise
Bulk Enrollment and Enterprise Licensing Options Available.
In-person
In-person interactive training options available.
Industry-made Training
What you will learn
1. Decommissioning lifecycle and context
Lean Decom helps learners build their knowledge of offshore oil and gas decommissioning activities, hazards, environmental and regulatory considerations, including the interfaces and opportunities that shape successful decommissioning projects.
- The full lifecycle of offshore oil and gas decommissioning
- how wells, topsides, subsea infrastructure, substructures, waste, regulation and commercial decisions connect
- Recognise the sequence of activities and where decisions in one area affect another
2. Performance factors
- Identify common risks, constraints and cost drivers across decommissioning projects
- Understand why decommissioning requires a different mindset from production
- Recognise common pitfalls, lessons learned and opportunities to improve outcomes
3. Planning and execution
- Build awareness of well P&A, topside preparation, removals, subsea infrastructure, waste management and onshore disposal
- Understand the roles, responsibilities and interfaces across operators, regulators and the supply chain
- Develop a clearer view of what successful decommissioning delivery requires
4. Decision-making context
- Learn how experienced practitioners have approached decommissioning decisions in previous projects
- Understand the factors that impact performance including; safety, environmental, regulatory, cost, schedule, and human factors
- Build the shared language and context needed to contribute confidently in decommissioning discussions
Who this decommissioning training course is for
This training is designed for professionals that contribute to decommissioning projects and asset retirement.
- Engineering and operations
- Health, safety and environmental professionals
- Project and asset managers
- Commercial and business professionals
- Advisors, consultants and specialists
- Support functions
- Regulatory teams
Oil and Gas Companies
Contractors and Supply Chain
Government and Regulatory Bodies
Format and delivery
- Format – self‑paced video lessons, in-person training delivery options available
- Time commitment – 7 hours online, 2 days in-person
- Access – available on our online learning platform, with 24/7 access so you can learn around offshore rotations and work commitments
- Certification – digital certificate of completion issued upon successfully finishing all modules and assessments
Taught by decommissioning practitioners
The Lean Decom decommissioning training course is delivered by expert practitioners directly involved in offshore decommissioning projects.
Information that is grounded in real project challenges and practical decision-making rather than theory alone.
Roles and company names reflect those held at the time of filming.
David Ledingham
Head of Projects
Claxton
Module: Specialised tools
Ean Paul
Wells Decommissioning Superintendent
EnQuest
Module: Decommissioning overview
Lee Vettese
Head of decommissioning
ASCO
Module: Materials management
Mike McHardy
Field engineer
DOF
Module: Subsea infrastructure removal
Teresa Munro
Chief operating officer
Offshore petroleum regulator for environment and decommissioning OPRED
Module: Regulators and regulations
Graham Skinner
Health and Safety Manager
OEUK
Module: Health, safety, and risk
Ricky Thomson
Head of Decommissioning
OEUK
Module: Work breakdown structure
Joe Leask
Decommissioning Compliance & Strategy Manager
bp
Module: Commercial and contracting models
Will Black
Decommissioning Project Manager
EnQuest
Module: Decommissioning overview
Kevin McSweeney
Decommissioning Project Manager
TAQA
Module: Topside removal
Malcolm McCombie
Decommissioning Project Manager
TAQA
Module: Substructure removal and onshore demolition
Mark Wilson
Decommissioning Project Manager
TAQA
Module: De-energisation
Gemma Douglas
Associate Project Engineer
TAQA
Module: Disembarkation
Gareth Jones
Chair of Decom Mission & Decommissioning Division Manager
Xodus
Module: Decommissioning program
Emma Dawson
Principal Reservoir Geologist
Equinor
Module: CCS considerations
Ruth Thomas
Subsurface Manager
Well-Safe Solutions
Module: Subsurface and Well P&A
Bryce Read
Project Manager
DOF
Module: FPSO removal
Nigel Melling
Decommissioning Lead
Nexos
Module: Engineering down and clean
What learners say about the training
“The content is accessible, easy to follow even for non-technical professionals”
“The insights into the decision-making and where things can go wrong is valuable”
“The modular delivery makes it easy to dip in and out”
“It’s very credible, as you learn from the people who are actually doing the work”
“It’s refreshing learning from people and not animated slides”
Key learning outcomes
Participants develop the ability to:
- Demonstrate understanding of decommissioning lifecycle and context
- Identify risks, cost drivers and performance
- Apply a decommissioning-specific, cost-conscious mindset
- Demonstrate an understanding of decommissioning execution
- Understand decommissioning focused language and context needed to contribute confidently in decommissioning discussions
Benefits and return on investment
Learner
Learn a New Specialist Field: Offshore Decommissioning
- Perform more effectively in your role
- Contribute more confidently in discussions
- Strengthen decision-making quality
- Position yourself to be high value for an evolving industry
Organisation
Decommissioning is specialised and complex, where improving efficiency without compromising safety is critical. With Lean Decom you can enable your workforce to:
- Unlock efficiency gains on decommissioning projects
- Enable employees to contribute more effectively
- Reduce reliance and resource requirement of experienced team members to transfer knowledge
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Requirements
- Internet access – a stable connection to stream video lessons and download materials.
- Device – a laptop, desktop computer, or device capable of playing video and accessing a web browser
- Web browser – an up‑to‑date browser ideally Chrome or Safari
- Audio – speakers or headphones to listen to the training videos
- Time – sufficient time set aside to complete course content at your own pace.
How this course supports decommissioning readiness
Lean Decom provides decommissioning awareness and decision context rather than prescriptive procedural training.