What is NORM?

Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) are found naturally in the Earth’s crust as a result of radioactive elements created through cosmic processes, reservoir rock formations, formation water, natural gas, sea water and radionuclides created through radioactive decay of these elements.
There are two primary types of NORM in which the oil and gas industry is concerned: Radium-226 and Radium-228 and their radioactive decay products (“daughters”), in particular Radon-222, Lead-210, and Polonium-210. The production of oil and gas generates waste and materials that may contain NORM. NORM emits alpha and beta particles along with small amounts of gamma radiation.
Workers employed in the areas of cutting and reaming oilfield pipe, removing solids from tanks and pits, and refurbishing gas-processing equipment may be exposed to particles containing levels of alpha-emitting radionuclides that could pose health risks if inhaled or ingested. NORM waste arises when these materials are concentrated through industrial activities, and can develop significant chemo toxic hazards comparable in level to the radiotoxic hazard.
he waste management hierarchy concept is central to the development of plans, starting with waste prevention, minimization and safe final disposal (i.e. to landfill) as the option of last resort.
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Shield Petroleum services SPS is one of the few companies in the region that decontaminates NORM .
With years of expertise our areas of treatment have greatly expanded.
SPS management experience over the years, we have proudly invented & innovated our very own technologies to handle radioactive materials of different forms present in the oil and gas industry in consideration to our NORM HSE policies
SPS is obligated to manage NORM in a way that ensures
compliance with national regulations and international guidelines. acceptable level of sustainable human health protection. acceptable level of sustainable environmental protection.
SPS provides advanced solutions to remove any NORM conditions presented by the oil and gas industry resulting in saving time with the highest health and environmental standards.
Survey and Radiation Measurements.
Confined Space NORM Decontamination (Tanks, Separators & Vessels of variant capacities).
Down-hole Tools and Equipment NORM Decontamination.
ESP & SRP NORM Decontamination including handling, dismantling & the down-hole accessories.
Miscellaneous Items Norm Decontamination (BOB - Tubular – Valves – Restrainers & Filters).
APIs, Lagoons and Evaporation Ponds NORM Decontamination).
Volume Estimation and Quantity Identification.
Radioactive Treatment, Disposal, Storage and waste Management. .
Survey Meters Calibration Certificates and TLD’s Calibrations and exposure rates Recording .