Discontinuation and Abandonment
- Identifying candidates, from the pipeline inventory, for discontinuation or abandonment.
- Planning and preparation of the decommissioning operation:
- Determining resource requirements,
- Arranging for equipment and personnel, and
- Managing collection and disposal of fluids and debris
- On-site supervision of decommissioning activities.
- Documenting the pipeline decommissioning.
- Submitting appropriate notifications, applications, and amendments with the appropriate regulatory body.