Well-safe Solutions expands in Australasia targeting $40.5 billion decom opportunity
The Aberdeen headquartered Well-safe Solutions is expanding its operations in Australasia after identifying a $40.5 billion decommissioning opportunity.
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Orkney Council to spend £150k to decommission wave device bought for £1
A wave energy convertor bought by Orkney Council for just £1, will be decommissioned costing the council £150,000.
Video: Aker uses explosives on Gyda jacket ahead of recycling
Aker Solutions has shared a video on its LinkedIn of the Gyda platform's foundations being decommissioned through the use of explosives.
Frederikshavn confirmed as decom location for Foinaven FPSO
It has been confirmed that the Foinaven FPSO is indeed heading for the Port of Frederikshavn to be broken up and recycled.
WATCH: The 6700-ton Valhall drilling platform get its legs blown off
Aker BP has shared a video on its Facebook of the moment the 6700-ton Valhall drilling platform had its legs blown off.
Ninian Northern jacket arrives in Shetland for decommissioning
The jacket that supported the Ninian Northern platform for decades has completed its trip from the northern North Sea to Shetland for decommissioning.
Chevron’s Thailand decommissioning campaign in limbo
Chevron is responsible for decommissioning dozens of platforms at the giant Erawan Block, which it will hand over to Thai national oil company PTT Exploration & Production (PTTEP) in April 2022, when its concessionary contract expires. However, delays in official government approvals leaves key decommissioning contracts stalled for now.
Investment during times of crisis is a key to future growth
It is all very well to talk about coming out the other side of crises but it’s only by investing that we will get there in better shape.
OGUK conference to explore decommissioning in a low carbon future
The contribution decommissioning can make to the low carbon future will be a key theme at OGUK’s first ever virtual conference later this month.
Petrodec completes second successful topside skidding as part of Pickerill decommissioning
Decommissioning services firm Petrodec has completed its second major skidding operation with the Pickerill B topside removal.
Hiretech snaps up new offshore equipment as part of recent £600k investment
Aberdeen offshore rental firm Hiretech has announced it has acquired new equipment as part of a recent six figure investment in decommissioning equipment.
North Sea decommissioning awards launched
The first awards ceremony has been launched to in an effort to innovate and celebrate the burgeoning decommissioning sector springing up within the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Opinion: Scotland must ‘capitalise on decommissioning market’
The North Sea’s oil and gas reserves remain significant – even after decades of production and prosperity.
ABB completes decommissioning review for SSE
The company’s engineering and consultancy group, appointed to the job after a tender process, has returned with a governance framework for SSE’s decommissioning and demolition (D&D) practice.
Dundee appoints contractor in multi-million revamp targeting North Sea decom
The Port of Dundee has appointed Southbay Civil Engineering as part of its multi-million pound North Sea decommissioning revamp.
Opinion: What does decommissioning mean for the future of the North Sea?
What is your view and recommendation for best practice decommissioning – specifically in the North Sea?
Oil firms may retain clear-up costs for hard-to-sell North Sea assets
Oil firms trying to sell off ageing North Sea fields are said to be considering shouldering hundreds of millions of dollars in potential dismantling costs in a bid to find buyers. According to reports, the decrease in spending brought on by the oil price decline, has triggered companies to increase efficiencies and sell or shut down assets which are no longer profitable. However despite a number of assets going up for sale in recent months, few deals have been completed.