DNV DNVGL-RP-E103 PDF

General

This RP presents principles and practices for:

— establishing site-specific environmental risk acceptance criteria

— confirming compliance with safety criteria for the field/installation

— determining the functional requirements for permanent well barrier materials

— differentiating the environmental risk exposure relative to hydrocarbon composition.

Exclusions

This RP is not applicable for:

— onshore wells

— suspended wells

— temporarily abandoned wells.

Application

This RP may be applied as a basis for risk-based decision making. It can be applied for:

— evaluation of well abandonment designs

— well abandonment design optimisation in relation to cost and material

— evaluation of environmental performance for P&A wells

— independent assessment and verification

— guidance and quality assurance of P&A planning

— stakeholder communication.

The requirements in this RP are intended to be subordinate to local regulations.