The 4th International Seminar on "Challenges and Opportunities in Offshore Decommissioning in Southeast Asia and Beyond" convened on November 21, 2023, in Ho Chi Minh City, meticulously organized by Petrovietnam University (PVU). This event forms a critical dialogue within the scope of the international research project “Safe And Sustainable Decommissioning Of Offshore Structures Taking Into Consideration The Peculiarities Of The ASEAN & South Asia Regions,” supported by Engineering X, a consortium of the Royal Academy of Engineering and Lloyd’s Register Foundation.
This project, with a timeline from March 2020 to February 2024, involves a consortium of universities and research institutes, including Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Malaysia), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (Malaysia), PVU (Vietnam), Newcastle University in Singapore (Singapore), Liverpool John Moores University (UK), Sea Sentinels Pte Ltd (Singapore), Mahidol University (Thailand), Institut Teknologi Bandung (Indonesia), R.L.Kalthia Ship Breaking Pvt. Ltd. (India).
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| CDelegates attending the Conference. |
The symposium attracted over 250 dedicated participants, including scientists, experts, managers, and representatives from a network of departments under Petrovietnam, the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group. They convened to share insights and address the pressing challenges in offshore decommissioning, particularly the management of hazardous waste from non-operational oil and gas structures, with special attention to NORM and mercury.
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| Dr. Phan Minh Quoc Binh, Rector of PVU delivered the opening speech |
Dr. Phan Minh Quoc Binh, Rector of PVU, opened the seminar with a speech that underscored the event's aim to create a collaborative environment for sharing experiences and best practices in the sector. Notable was the presentation by Dr. Le Thi Huyen of PVU on "Onshore Decommissioning of Oil and Gas Structures: Preparedness of Recycling Facilities and Waste Management Facilities in ASEAN," which was one of the six insightful presentations delivered.
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| The presentation of Dr. Le Thi Huyen - Faculty of Petroleum (PVU) |
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| The presentation of the experts |
The seminar facilitated in-depth discussions on enhancing offshore decommissioning methods in ASEAN, reducing risks, and managing radioactive waste in the oil sector. It successfully created a platform for discussing the transboundary movement of hazardous wastes and the sustainable cessation of offshore operations.
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| Dr. Phan Minh Quoc Binh awarded certificates to experts presenting at the Conference |
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| The 4th international conference " Challenges and Opportunities in Offshore Decommissioning in Southeast Asia and Beyond " took place successfully. |
The seminar concluded with its objectives achieved, having fostered an environment of knowledge sharing and set a precedent for future collaboration in offshore decommissioning within Southeast Asia and beyond.
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Petrovietnam University, as the host, is a subsidiary of Petrovietnam, committed to developing high-quality human resources and aligning scientific research and training with practical applications in the oil and gas industry. The university boasts a faculty with rich industrial experience, primarily in the oil and gas sector, affirming the strength of its educational offerings. The university's engineering training program is further enhanced by real-world perspectives. PVU's dedication to education is evidenced by its ABET-accredited petroleum engineering programs, guaranteeing an education that meets the highest international standards. In 2022, PVU’s faculty averaged 1.3 ISI publications/patents per member, showcasing substantial contributions to Petrovietnam's research initiatives../. |
