Abandonment BD-97-001

It is PDO policy that;

"redundant assets shall be written-off and removed where appropriate and the
environment restored to, or as near as reasonably practicable to, its original state
in an agreed time frame".
Impact
Ensure PDO's reputation is maintained through responsible operation compliance with
HSE policy.

August 1997 Page 1 of 1 Authorised ________________ (MD)

Purpose
· To adhere to PDO concession agreement with the government.
· To adhere to existing agreements with landowners.
· To ensure adherence to PDO's HSE policy.
· To protect our License to operate.
· To maintain PDO's reputation as an responsible operator.
· To minimise long term environmental liabilities.
· To ensure compliance with OMAN law.
· To maintain good relationships with stakeholders.

Critical Success Factors

· Legal requirements included in Code of Practice, Standards and Procedures.
· Be seen/acknowleded to be an environmentally responsible operator.
· External benchmarking/inspection/certification required.
· Define or agree 'reasonably practicable' with stakeholders upfront.

Related Standards
Standard Title Number
Policy Quick Reference Guide to PDO Business Policies ?
Health, Safety and Environment Protection Policy TD-97-002
Code of Well Abandonment
Practice Facility Abandonment
Specification Abandonment and Restoration Manual (section 11) TSE/ENV/96/00
2
Procedure Abandonment and Restoration Manual (section 7- TSE/ENV/96/00
10) 2
All listed on the PDO guide to technical standards ERD-00-01
and procedures, ERD-00-01, October 1996, and
that cover the 'Abandonment' phase, see apendix
A.
Guideline Project Management Guidelines SIEP 96-3000

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