Developing a Regional Framework for Offshore Decommissioning: Insights From Southeast Asia
Issued Date
2024
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eng
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91 Pages
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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Suggested Citation
Omar Yaakob, Nik Mohd Ridzuan Shaharuddin, Mohd Arif Ismail, Noor Amila Wan Abdullah Zawawi, Huyen Thi Le, Wonsiri Punurai, Hooi-Siang Kang, Sarah Suherman, Nurul Anis Kamarudin, Jing-Shuo Leow, Farah Ellyza Hashim, Sari Amelia, Mohammad Nabil Jainal, Muhammed Amirul Asyraf Hasnan, Jin Wang, Arun Kr. Dev, Rakesh Bhargava, Thor Sterker, Klitsadee Yubonmhat, Evin Yuliati, Teng Iyu Lin, Pornpong Asavadorndeja, Nhung Thi Phuong Nguyen, Thanh Thanh Le, Kiet Van Nguyen, Sy Van Le, Dega Damara Aditramulyadi, Bisri Hasyim, Chintan Kalthia (2024). Developing a Regional Framework for Offshore Decommissioning: Insights From Southeast Asia. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/102069
Title
Developing a Regional Framework for Offshore Decommissioning: Insights From Southeast Asia
Alternative Title(s)
Safe and Sustainable Decommissioning of Offshore Structures Taking into Consideration the Peculiarities of the ASEAN & South Asia Regions Final Project Report
Author(s)
Omar Yaakob
Nik Mohd Ridzuan Shaharuddin
Mohd Arif Ismail
Noor Amila Wan Abdullah Zawawi
Huyen Thi Le
Wonsiri Punurai
Hooi-Siang Kang
Sarah Suherman
Nurul Anis Kamarudin
Jing-Shuo Leow
Farah Ellyza Hashim
Sari Amelia
Mohammad Nabil Jainal
Muhammed Amirul Asyraf Hasnan
Jin Wang
Arun Kr. Dev
Rakesh Bhargava
Thor Sterker
Klitsadee Yubonmhat
Evin Yuliati
Teng Iyu Lin
Pornpong Asavadorndeja
Nhung Thi Phuong Nguyen
Thanh Thanh Le
Kiet Van Nguyen
Sy Van Le
Dega Damara Aditramulyadi
Bisri Hasyim
Chintan Kalthia
Nik Mohd Ridzuan Shaharuddin
Mohd Arif Ismail
Noor Amila Wan Abdullah Zawawi
Huyen Thi Le
Wonsiri Punurai
Hooi-Siang Kang
Sarah Suherman
Nurul Anis Kamarudin
Jing-Shuo Leow
Farah Ellyza Hashim
Sari Amelia
Mohammad Nabil Jainal
Muhammed Amirul Asyraf Hasnan
Jin Wang
Arun Kr. Dev
Rakesh Bhargava
Thor Sterker
Klitsadee Yubonmhat
Evin Yuliati
Teng Iyu Lin
Pornpong Asavadorndeja
Nhung Thi Phuong Nguyen
Thanh Thanh Le
Kiet Van Nguyen
Sy Van Le
Dega Damara Aditramulyadi
Bisri Hasyim
Chintan Kalthia
Author's Affiliation
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Marine Technology Centre
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
PetroVietnam University
Mahidol University
Institut Teknologi Bandung
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Department of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
Liverpool John Moores University
Newcastle University. Naval Architecture Marine Technology Programmes
Sea Sentinels Pte Ltd
PB Consultants
Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology. Radioactive Waste Management Center
Indonesia Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. Department of Atomic Energy Malaysia
Synterra Co. Ltd
PetroVietnam Maintenance and Repair Corporation
PT. Meindo Elang Indah
R. L. Kalthia Ship Breaking Pvt. Ltd
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
PetroVietnam University
Mahidol University
Institut Teknologi Bandung
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Department of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
Liverpool John Moores University
Newcastle University. Naval Architecture Marine Technology Programmes
Sea Sentinels Pte Ltd
PB Consultants
Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology. Radioactive Waste Management Center
Indonesia Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. Department of Atomic Energy Malaysia
Synterra Co. Ltd
PetroVietnam Maintenance and Repair Corporation
PT. Meindo Elang Indah
R. L. Kalthia Ship Breaking Pvt. Ltd
Abstract
As offshore structures in the ASEAN and South Asia regions reach the end of their operational life, the decommissioning process has become a critical focus. Southeast Asia, with its 1,700 fixed offshore structures, will see the decommissioning of over 500 structures soon. This project addresses the challenges and opportunities associated with the safe and sustainable decommissioning of offshore structures, emphasizing the need for region-specific strategies. The study explores regulatory frameworks, environmental impact assessments, socio-economic implications, innovative technologies, and best practices tailored to these geographies to minimize environmental impact and improve safety. This project focuses on offshore decommissioning practices within Southeast Asia, assessing legislation, guidelines, and practices across the region. It highlights Thailand's leadership in prescriptive regulations and experience. It also develops safety enhancement methods for shallow water decommissioning and proposes a general decommissioning framework modeled after the United Kingdom’s practices to guide future initiatives. The need for a robust regime, drawing from established frameworks like those in the North Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, is emphasized, recommending adherence to international requirements and the development of a regional decommissioning framework. The Southeast Asia region has limited onshore dismantling yards, mainly located in Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Due to legal restrictions on transboundary movement of hazardous waste, each country must handle decommissioned structures independently. The study suggests upgrading shipbuilding and offshore structure fabrication yards to include dismantling capabilities, given the presence of primary facilities. It reviews regulations and case studies from Indonesia and Malaysia, benchmarking them against North Sea yards. The research highlights the need for facilities capable of hazardous waste handling, systematic layout planning for yard rearrangement, and specific upgrades to support decommissioning. The study provides an overview of hazardous waste and mercury waste management legislation and facilities in ASEAN nations. It conducts a comparative analysis of hazardous waste management facilities in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam, assessing their compliance with national and international standards. For mercury waste, a case study of BMT Thailand, a leader in sustainable mercury and NORM waste management, is presented. Additionally, a review of NORM waste management systems in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam is carried out. The study finds inconsistencies among ASEAN countries in developing hazardous waste management legislation and facilities. It suggests using conceptual designs and guidance from Indonesian and Malaysian agencies to develop proper NORM waste disposal facilities. This comprehensive framework aims to facilitate a harmonized and efficient decommissioning process, promoting a transition towards a more environmentally responsible and economically viable offshore industry in the ASEAN and South Asia regions.