The Imperial Corporate Training Institute offers PSA/PSC Training Course on Environmental Compliance and Auditing for the Oil and Gas Industry is a specialized oil and gas training course that provides in-depth knowledge on Environmental Requirements of the PSA and PSC contracts and the ways in which they are structured, implemented, monitored and audited. The course is specifically designed to provide participants with an understanding of the Environmental Clauses included in the contracts and the Regulatory Framework upon which the different companies and their respective operations are governed throughout the different stages of the Oil and Gas Operations, from the exploration phase through the production phase and up to the final decommissioning phase of the oil well.
By taking a practical, and analytical approach to the subject, the course provides participants with an understanding of how the Environmental Audit Process can be accomplished through various StructuredAuditing Techniques as part of achieving compliance with the Environmental Component of the PSA/PSC agreements. The course includes Environmental Risk Management, Reporting Requirements, Emissions Management, Waste Management, Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Remediation Responsibilities. By coupling Contractual Analysis with Structured Auditing Methodologies, the training course will provide Oil & Gas Industry Professionals with the tools necessary to determine their Company’s Compliance, identify Compliance Gaps, and create a framework of Governance for their Environmental Responsibilities in all of their Joint Ventures and Host Country Agreements.
Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Recognizing the Environmental Compliance Responsibilities Contained Within the PSA and PSC Frameworks
- Understanding the interpretation of environmental definitions and regulatory references in Oil & Gas Contracts
- Utilising recognised audit methodologies to measure Environmental Performance
- Measuring the capability of Environmental Management Systems against Regulatory and Contractual requirements
- Identifying Environmental Risks and Non-Compliance Issues Associated With Upstream Activities
- Analysing the Reporting, Monitoring and Documentation Processes For Environmental Reporting
- Evaluating Environmental Impact Assessment and Mitigating Measures
- Analysing obligations associated with Waste Management, Emission Control and Spill Response
- Assisting With the Compliance Audit Of Exploration, Production and Decommissioning Activities
- Increasing Governance And Accountability Around Environmental Issues Within PSA/PSC Agreements
Target Audience
This PSA/PSC Environmental Compliance and Audit Training Course is suitable for:
- Environmental compliance officers in oil and gas companies
- Internal and external auditors working in upstream energy projects
- HSE and environmental management professionals
- Petroleum economists and contract administrators
- Regulatory compliance and governance specialists
- Oil and gas project managers and operations managers
- Legal and contractual professionals involved in PSA/PSC administration
- Government and national oil company representatives
- Consultants supporting environmental audits and compliance reviews
- Professionals seeking advanced knowledge in oil and gas environmental auditing