Environment Update John Rintoul Environmental Issues
Manager
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Oil & Gas UK The representative body for the offshore oil
and gas exploration and production industry within the United
Kingdom Just under 400 member companies Large integrated oil and
gas companies Independent E&P operators Large contractors SME
contractors
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Members Primary Business
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Oil & Gas UK Strategic Objectives Maximise recovery from
the UKCS Sustainable long term future for the UK Supply Chain Raise
positive profile and reputation of the industry
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O&G UK Directorates Environment Health & Safety
OperationsEconomics Communication s & Events Finance
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Oil & Gas UK Environment Directorate
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What do we do? Keep up to date with National and International
environmental legislation Respond to consultations on behalf of the
industry. Work with the regulators to determine the best way of
implementing new (and existing) regulations offshore Ensure that
Oil & Gas UK members are kept informed of potential
implications.
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Who do we engage with?? Environment Directorate Regulators
eNGOs Advisor's to Regulators External Associations External Policy
&Work Group
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But most importantly Fora and Work Groups Environment Forum Oil
Spill Response Forum
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What does the Environment Forum do? Ensure effective management
of environmental issues through the input of specialist knowledge
and operational experience. Enhance engagement of all member
company specialists. Improve the speed of response to new issues
and to enable more effective lobbying.
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Environmental Forum Work Groups NORM Disposal EU ETS MODU
Drainage Water Oil Based Mud Cuttings Drilling Fluids Waste
Radiological Issues Atmospheric Emissions
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External Engagement Consultations Provide industry response to
regulatory consultations. Stakeholder Events Attending to ensure
positive industry profile Ensuring that the industry has input if
required. Regulator Interface Attending regular meetings with the
main regulators and advisors to the regulators, DECC, Marine
Scotland, Scottish Government, Joint Nature Conservation Committee,
MMO etc.
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OSPAR Produced Water Risk Based Approach
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Implementation of the RBA - UKCS Working Closely with DECC
Pulled together an Industry Work Group to discuss the
implementation offshore. Whats new Need to undertake toxicity
testing. Need to undertake modelling of the discharge When is it
starting Next year, nine tranches 11 platforms per tranche.
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Regulation Implementation EU Directive Safety of Offshore Oil
& Gas Operations (12 th June 2013).
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EU Safety (and Environment) Directive Needs to be implemented
by mid 2015 Early stages at present and concentrating on Annex IX
Sharing of Information & Transparency. From environmental
aspect we need to influence /determine: A major environmental
incident Failure of a Safety and Environmental Critical Element
Unintended release of oil Work groups set-up to work with HS&E
and DECC to work the implementation. Ensure that there are no
unexpected consequences.
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Oil Spill Response Forum
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OPEP WG Environmental Sensitivities Oil Spill Treatment
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