AF Gruppen keeping door ‘firmly open’ on future decom co-ops after Fairfield collapse
Bosses at engineering firm AF Gruppen remain open minded about a future decommissioning partnership after a previous venture failed to gain traction.
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Lerwick lands decom deal for Ninian Northern jacket
Lerwick Harbour is to be the staging location for decommissioning of the 8,500-tonne jacket of the Ninian Northern platform.
Acteon takes on Oceaneering decom staff, equipment
A unit of marine services provider Acteon is to acquire decommissioning assets and personnel from technology group Oceaneering.
Decom decision finally looms on fate of controversial Shell Brent legs
A decision is finally on the way for whether Shell will be allowed to leave the giant platform legs of the Brent field in the North Sea forever.
Spirit brings in Heerema for Audrey, Ensign decom work
Spirit Energy has awarded Heerema Marine Contractors a contract for removal and disposal of a trio of southern North Sea assets, with further options for work on a wider portfolio.
Able UK fined £200k after worker sustained life-threatening injuries while dismantling the Brent Bravo platform
A civil engineering company has been sentenced after a worker suffered life-threatening injuries while working to decommission a former North Sea oil and gas installation.
Taqa drawing up major decommissioning contract for Brae Alpha
Taqa is preparing a lucrative contract for work on one of its major North Sea decommissioning campaigns.
Scot Gov renews pledge to develop ultra-deep-water port in Shetland
The Scottish Government has set out the actions it intends to take to deliver economic prosperity in the coming years.
Repsol Sinopec hands in decommissioning plans for Saltire
Repsol Sinopec Resources UK has handed in decommissioning plans for the Saltire platform in the North Sea.
OPRED approves decom plans for Cormorant Alpha topsides
TAQA has received formal approval for its decommissioning plan (DP) covering the Cormorant Alpha topsides, with work slated begin from 2026 at the earliest.
Future North Sea – Decommissioning the ‘unsung hero’ on the path to net zero
Viewers were told how decommissioning is the “unsung hero” of the energy transition during an Energy Voice event on Thursday morning.
James Fisher launches dedicated decom unit
James Fisher has launched a new business line aimed at supporting decommissioning projects in the renewables and oil and gas markets.
Operators hail ‘new era in collaboration’ following Canadian decom trials
A collaborative model for trialing new technologies has been deemed a success by a trio of major operators, as the sector races to drive down the costs of well decommissioning.
Decom Engineering opens new Aberdeenshire base
Pipeline decommissioning specialist Decom Engineering has opened a new facility in Aberdeenshire and thrown down the gauntlet with a ‘chopsaw challenge’.
Heerema secures decom contract for Petrogas platforms
Petrogas E&P has awarded Heerema an integrated engineering, preparation, removal, and disposal (EPRD) decommissioning contract for multiple oil platforms in the Dutch sector of the North Sea.
Oceaneering lands decommissioning ‘world-first’ as six operators team up on dozens of North Sea wells
A group of six operators have signed a “word-first” decommissioning deal with Oceaneering to shut down dozens of North Sea wells as part of a campaign.
Watch: ‘Landmark’ moment as Well-Safe Guardian heads for North Sea
Well-Safe Solutions has hailed a “landmark” moment for the company, with footage of its Well-Safe Guardian rig heading off for its first UK contract.
BP hands in decommissioning plan for Foinaven FPSO
BP has handed in the decommissioning plan for the Foinaven FPSO in the West of Shetland following a flurry of HSE issues.
Former Shell geoscientist chosen to lead Well-Safe Solutions’ subsurface team
Decommissioning firm Well-Safe Solutions has announced the appointment of a new subsurface team lead.
Heerema wins Ketch and Schooner decom work
Heerema Marine Contractors has been awarded a decommissioning contract for the integrated engineering, preparation, removal, and disposal (EPRD) of the Ketch and Schooner platforms, by owner DNO.
Solving the decommissioning puzzle by collaborating across the globe
Decommissioning is a problem every country will face as the world moves towards net zero and the Centre for Decommissioning Australia (CODA) is looking to take notes from Aberdeen.
Repsol Sinopec to dish out major wells contract for Fulmar decommissioning
North Sea operator Repsol Sinopec Resources UK (RSRUK) is expected to put a major decommissioning contract for its Fulmar field out to tender next week.
Valaris wins UK decom work with Centrica amid clutch of contracts
Valaris has announced a clutch of contract awards, including decommissioning work with Centrica in the UK.
EnQuest given go ahead to decommission Thistle platform
North Sea operator EnQuest has had its decommissioning plans for the Thistle field approved.
Aker Solutions formally signs ‘sizeable’ decommissioning contract
Aker Solutions (OSLO: AKSO) has formally signed a “sizeable” contract for decommissioning work with Heerema Marine Contractors.