Regulatory Law for Petroleum Operations

In the offshore oil and gas industry, it’s imperative to put safety at the forefront to protect its people and the environment.

On this online energy law microcredential, you’ll delve into key regulatory issues – from using lifeboats to avoiding oil spills. This will help you gain the in-depth knowledge and skills essential for advancing your career in the oil and gas industry. 

Learning from the experts at the University of Aberdeen, you’ll grow your professional skills at a top UK law school who have decades of industry experience.

Gain an insight into the regulation in the oil and gas sector

You’ll start by delving into the fundamental theories behind regulation in the oil and gas industry. 

By exploring various regulatory modes, including command and control as well as goal setting, you’ll compare and contrast these approaches to enhance your understanding of each.

Through this exploration, you’ll learn about the frameworks that govern the oil and gas industry globally. 

Grasp health and safety law and environmental regulation

You’ll unpack the environmental regulations impacting the oil and gas industry. This includes exploring public and private law, as well as prevention strategies, liability issues, and approaches to protecting vulnerable areas. 

Unpack case studies such as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill

You’ll analyse and compare two core regulatory systems that govern the industry today. First is the US prescriptive approach, which abides by specific instructions provided by regulators to operators. 

Next is the North Sea objective-based regime. This is a principle-based regulatory framework that has operated since the loss of lives on Piper Alpha in 1988. 

Delving further into this case study as well as the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, you’ll explore the lessons learned and how they have shaped the industry, gaining insight into best practices for industry safety and environmental protection. 

How will the skills you learn help in your career?

This online microcredential will equip you with the knowledge to advance in roles such as a senior manager, health and safety specialist, energy lawyer, or any other professional working in the oil and gas industry. 

You’ll enhance your skills and experience, and this microcredential can be a valuable asset for your continuing professional development.

How will you be assessed?

You’ll learn entirely online so you can choose your study hours to suit you. 

The microcredential is taught at LLM level and you’ll be assessed online through short answer questions (20%) and two practical written activities (each worth 40%). 

What will you receive?

Upon successful completion, you’ll earn 15 credits at the Master’s level (SCQF Level 11). 

You can use these credits towards the postgraduate qualification from the University of Aberdeen’s, LLM Oil and Gas Law.