J+S Subsea expands on offering its recycled North Sea treasure trove
Aberdeenshire’s J+S Subsea has opened the doors of a new facility as it targets growth and looks to become a credible competitor to tier one North Sea suppliers.
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Operators could face fines as North Sea decommissioning still lags
The pace of North Sea oil and gas decommissioning continues to lag behind targets, with operators who fail to comply being liable to face fines of up to £1 million.
Jobs are ‘primary concern’ of Decom Mission boss following budget
Following the first budget of the Labour Party’s premiership, saving jobs and retaining skills within the sector are the core concerns of Decom Mission’s Sam Long.
Litigation in transition: Energy sector disputes and the role of legal finance
The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is fundamental to decarbonising the global economy and mitigating the impacts of climate change. However, this shift also brings a higher risk of disputes across various business activities – disputes that are likely to be many and varied given the magnitude of the infrastructure and technology involved.
AF Offshore Decom teams up with Sapura in APAC entry
Sapura Energy and Norway’s AF Offshore Decom have launched a new decommissioning venture, Kitar Solutions.
Opinion: Decom Mission gathering pace alongside energy transition
The energy industry continues to develop at pace, and that’s reflected by Decom Mission activity and that of our members.
AF Gruppen secures decom contract for North Sea platform
Norwegian company AF Gruppen (AFG) has secured a key decommissioning contract for a North Sea platform.
MARS bags award for Banff FPSO decommissioning
A decommissioning firm has been recognised for its work scrapping a North Sea floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel.
Why a flexible turnkey service approach is fundamental in elevating the UK’s decommissioning success to an international level
For the last 50+ years, the UK’s energy industry has been dominated by oil and gas activity, but as our industry matures, it faces increasing opportunities in decommissioning.
Spotted? Workers catch glimpse of North Sea rig being broken up in Turkey
Workers appear to have caught a glimpse of a North Sea oil rig being broken up at a yard in Turkey.
Flagship OEUK decommissioning conference returns
Energy trade body, Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), is set to host its Offshore Decommissioning Conference next month with sessions hosted by industry experts.
Allseas lands huge North Sea decommissioning contract with Taqa
Allseas has won what it has described as the largest ever single decommissioning contract for the UK North Sea by weight with operator Taqa.
Gallery: Heerema removes Harbour Energy Murdoch complex
Heerema Marine Contractors have completed the removal of the Murdoch Complex in partnership with its client, Harbour Energy (LON: HBR).
Awards finalists announced as Decom Week goes live
Decom North Sea has released the final programme for its Decom Week event, as it gears up to host the global decommissioning sector for five days of knowledge sharing, debate, and the recognition of sector achievements.
Decom awaits as Kishorn Port and Dales Marine added to EU-approved shipbreaking yards
Kishorn Port has been confirmed as an EU-approved site for shipbreaking, paving the way for the site to take on new decommissioning work following a multi-million pound extension of drydock facilities.
Hurricane hands in Lancaster decom plan just three years after first oil
Hurricane Energy has submitted a decommissioning plan for the Aoka Mizu floating production storage and offload (FPSO) vessel serving its Lancaster field, less than three years after production began.
Aker Solutions and AF Gruppen terminate decom merger
Aker Solutions and AF Gruppen have terminated a proposed merger of their decommissioning operations in a major deal announced earlier this year.
Neptune picks Maersk for Juliet subsea decommissioning
Neptune Energy has awarded Maersk Supply Service (MSS) a contract for subsea decommissioning at its Juliet field in the southern North Sea.
Lack of drive to mark Aberdeen’s ‘rich heritage’ makes oil rig tourist attraction unlikely
Hopes that Aberdeen could soon be home to an oil rig tourist attraction are unlikely to come to being in the near term, a local campaigner has claimed.
Beacon Offshore hires Claxton for Thailand decommissioning work
Claxton, the lead brand of UK-based Acteon's drilling and decommissioning business segment, has signed a master services agreement with Thailand-based Beacon Offshore for the severance and recovery of more than 100 subsea wells in the Gulf of Thailand.
£9m funding pledge for Shetland decom facility a step in right direction
Harbour and industry chiefs say a £9 million funding pledge for a “game-changing” ultra-deep water decommissioning facility in Shetland is an important step in the right direction.
Petrofac wins its first Australia decommissioning contract
Petrofac has won its first contract for decommissioning work in Australia after building a track record in the UK.