Offshore And Onshore Pipeline Legislation

Overview

The aim of both courses is to provide those whose work involves them in the planning, design, construction, commissioning, operations, inspection, maintenance or abandonment of pipelines with an understanding of the UK legislation in respect of these activities.

The courses address all planning and abandonment, major accident hazard and environmental protection legislation relevant to pipelines in the UK. The roles of the principal regulatory authorities including the Department for Energy and Climate Change, the Health and Safety Executive, the Marine Management Organisation/Marine Scotland, Environment Agency, Scottish Environmental Protection Agency are discussed.