Decommissioning Support & Technology

PMG specializes in the safe decommissioning of mercury-contaminated process equipment and piping. Whether for regulatory compliance or to protect personnel during repairs, our advanced decontamination technologies ensure effective management of mercury risks. We help facilities meet stringent policies while minimizing occupational exposure and ensuring operational safety. Further, PMG provides 3rd party oversight for chemical cleaning efficacy studies to assess mercury decontamination removal efficiency.

Contact Us

Introduction

A critical first step when planning the retirement of mercury impacted oil and gas assets is the development and implementation of a Mercury Management Study.  A well planned and executed study of this kind provides the basis for the development of a facility specific mercury decontamination plan. 

The study includes:

  • the evaluation of distribution and degree of mercury impact in the facility,
  • identification of appropriate regulatory requirements
  • development of a compliance strategy. 

On this basis, applicable cost-effective decontamination methods that are in alignment with the compliance strategy and capable of achieving the acceptance criteria are identified and evaluated.  

The following components serve as the basis of a PMG Decommissioning Mercury Management Study:

Typical PMG Decommissioning Mercury Management Study Components

  1. Mapping Data Development and Evaluation (including data gap analysis)
  2. Development of calculated maximum mass loading values (mass flux model)
  3. Options for obtaining additional mapping data
  4. Identification and recommendation of testing and verification standards
  5. Historical acceptance criteria for regional and international disposal yards
  6. Historical acceptance criteria for leave in-situ decommissioning scenario
  7. Preliminary decontamination and waste management costs and schedule estimates
  8. Listing of any additional Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality Issues And/or Concerns
  9. Recommended decommissioning/decontamination solutions for each asset
  10. Expected achievable mercury reduction levels by methodology
  11. Budget-level cost and schedule estimate for implementation of each methodology
  12. Waste management requirements