About this Course
Course Description
This course includes a discussion on the sources of pollution and pollutants from the various sections of the oil and gas industry and its impacts to the environment. The discussion on the pollution control and waste management is done according to major sectors in the oil and gas industry; upstream, midstream and downstream. Pollution control methodologies such as pollution prevention and waste minimisation methodology are discussed based on case study. Finally, the steps involved in waste management are included.
Course Learning Outcomes
1 ) Discuss the benefits of pollution prevention and waste management techniques in oil and gas industry according to the three P's of sustainability (People, Planet, Profit).
2 ) Justify the choice of appropriate pollution control measures based on the type of waste as well as adhering to the Environmental Quality Act (2012) and its related regulations.
3 ) Explain the impacts of the generated wastes from the major sectors of oil and gas industry to the environment and human health.
Course Details
STATUS : Open DURATION : FLEXIBLE EFFORT : 4 hours per week MODE : 100% Online COURSE LEVEL : Beginner LANGUAGE : English CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )
