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UNEP-Norway Partnership Training Resource Library for Reducing Pollution Risks Associated with the Energy Sector

Course 1: Foundation Course for Reducing Pollution Risks in Oil & Gas

Course overview

UNEP Foundation Course Training for the Government of Myanmar, Mann oil field site visit, 2019

 

What is the aim of the Foundation Course?

To enhance the understanding of oil & gas exploration and production and associated environmental management concerns in countries with emerging or fragile oil & gas industries.

What are the learning objectives of the Course?

Participants are expected to:

  • Develop basic knowledge of the key stages of oil & gas exploration and production;
  • Analyze environmental concerns associated at each stage of oil & gas exploration and production;
  • Appreciate the relevance of sound environmental management in the oil & gas sector at the national level;
  • Understand the current global outlook on exploitation of oil & gas resources;
  • Identify basic features of contingency planning for oil spills and accidental gas releases;
  • Familiarize themselves with environmental regulatory and legal frameworks and institutions associated with environmental management of the oil & gas sector; 
  • Identify and prioritize capacity gaps and needs for strengthening environmental management in oil & gas exploration and production at the national level.

Who is the target audience?

The course may be delivered to a wide audience with beginner-level knowledge on the oil & gas industry. Target audiences may include:

  • Government officials in environmental, energy, or other related ministries or agencies;
  • Environmental advisors from national oil & gas companies and/or service providers;
  • Technical consultants in the field of environmental assessments (environment impact assessments, social impact assessments, strategic environmental assessments, auditing, compliance monitoring, etc.), produced water, and waste water management; 
  • Media personnel and civil society who cover oil & gas operations.

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