Dumping and derogations: OSPAR rules among top challenges facing UK decommissioning
Operators are waiting years for decisions on the contentious topic of whether they can leave structures in the sea.
Brae Bravo
Decommissioning excellence – getting ready for removal
TAQA is innovating a trail in North Sea decommissioning – and its multi-faceted strategy is demonstrating how there’s much more to the sector than heavy lifting
Aberdeen decom firm CUT lands contract with Heerema on way to £5m turnover
Aberdeen decommissioning firm Cutting Underwater Technologies (CUT) has landed a key, four-year contract with heavy lift specialist Heerema Marine Contractors.
Wood decommissioning boss ‘rarely’ sees local content in UK tenders
The decommissioning boss at Wood said she “rarely” sees local content requirements for UK projects, despite an impending industry target on the issue.
Taqa completes major decommissioning operation at Brae field
Taqa has celebrated completion of a major decommissioning project at the Brae field in the North Sea.
Work resumes on giant Brae decommissioning campaign for Taqa
Work has resumed on a huge decommissioning campaign at the Taqa-operated Brae field in the North Sea
Regulator approves removal plans for Brae Bravo jacket
Regulators have approved TAQA’s plans to remove a section of the remaining jacket structure at Brae Bravo, following a successful topsides decommissioning campaign last year.
GMB Union calls for decommissioning to support UK jobs
The GMB union has said that rigs must not be towed overseas to be broken up, pointing to UK decommissioning jobs as a “perfect opportunity” for the government’s levelling up agenda.
TAQA using Brae Bravo experience to face up to decommissioning challenge
In the coming years, the North Sea has to face up to a decommissioning challenge like no other.
Video: Taqa completes removal of Brae Bravo platform in North Sea
Taqa has reached a major milestone in one of the North Sea’s largest decommissioning projects, removing the topsides of the Brae Bravo platform.
Harbour Energy sending Balmoral platform to Denmark for decommissioning
Harbour Energy is sending the Balmoral platform to Denmark for decommissioning, the third UK asset to be announced for overseas yards this year.
Taqa kicks off massive decommissioning project at Brae Bravo
Taqa has kicked off removal work for the Brae Bravo, one of the largest decommissioning projects in the North Sea.
Photo campaign marks end of production on Brae Bravo
The end of production on a North Sea platform has been marked with a photo campaign after 30 years of operations.
VIDEO: Incredible footage of orcas near North Sea platform
The crew of a North Sea emergency response and rescue vessel were amazed to see a school of orca whales surround their ship, 155 nautical miles east of Aberdeen.