Scottish Government backs Lerwick’s candidacy for deep-water port
Shetland’s hopes of securing a bigger slice of the multi-billion pound North Sea decommissioning market have received a boost.
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OPINION: Decommissioning Liabilities – an alternative
Concerns surrounding decommissioning liabilities have been around for many years – particularly the angst caused by the phrase ‘liable in perpetuity’.
‘Mechanism’ for ending decommissioning liability predicament a priority, top professor says
Alex Kemp is currently exploring ways of taking the sting out of North Sea decommissioning costs and protecting taxpayers.
North Sea firms can no longer ‘shelve’ decom work, says Gulf Marine
Bosses at vessel contractor Gulf Marine Services (GMS) expect North Sea decommissioning to pick up “in a big way” in the next year.
VIDEO: BP dismantles Miller platform
BP has released video footage of the process of dismantling its Miller platform in the North Sea.
Dundee holds the Quay to decommissioning success
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Aberdeen University blazing a trail for decommissioning expertise
The University of Aberdeen has stayed ahead of the curve by positioning itself as the go-to trainer of present and future decommissioning experts.
Decom fund will leave lasting ‘legacy’, Wheelhouse says
Scotland’s economy will benefit from the “legacy value” left by investments in port infrastructure, the country’s energy minister said yesterday.
Energy minister ‘confident’ Scotland will get ultra-deep water port
Scotland boasts the best candidates for the creation of an ultra-deep water port, Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse said yesterday.
Scottish Government puts another £5m behind decommissioning fund
The Scottish Government will provide an extra £5 million to help the oil industry supply chain win a bigger share of decommissioning work.
Costs ‘not main driver’ for Dunlin decommissioning plan, Fairfield boss says
Fairfield Energy said yesterday that costs were “not the main driver” behind its request to leave the huge concrete legs of the Dunlin Alpha platform in the North Sea.
Aberdeen University blazing a trail for decommissioning expertise
The University of Aberdeen has stayed ahead of the curve by positioning itself as the go-to trainer of present and future decommissioning experts.
Updated: Fairfield asks to leave Dunlin Alpha legs in North Sea
North Sea oil firm Fairfield Energy has applied for permission to leave the huge concrete legs of the Dunlin Alpha platform in the North Sea.
Updated: Repsol Sinopec hands in new Beatrice decommissioning plan
New decommissioning plans have been filed for a North Sea complex that was once earmarked for military use.
Aberdeen University blazing a trail for decommissioning expertise
The University of Aberdeen has stayed ahead of the curve by positioning itself as the go-to trainer of present and future decommissioning experts.
Aberdeen University blazing a trail for decommissioning expertise
The University of Aberdeen has stayed ahead of the curve by positioning itself as the go-to trainer of present and future decommissioning experts.
Perenco launches Tyne decommissioning programme
Perenco has launched plans to decommission its North Sea Tyne platform.
Shetland names 10 projects for growth
Ten projects which could generate more than 600 jobs through increased productivity and economic growth have been identified by Shetland Islands Council (SIC) ahead of negotiations with government on securing an islands deal.
North Sea decommissioning rules need a re-think, academics say
Rules obliging oil companies to remove rigs from the sea should be “temporarily suspended” so that more research can be conducted, academics said.
Lerwick targets further decommissioning work
The chairman of Lerwick Port Authority (LPA) has hailed the growing contribution of cruise ship visits as the organisation released its annual review, showing a steep drop in profits and a decline in turnover last year.
North Sea industry has ‘picked up decommissioning challenge’, OGA says
North Sea industry has risen to the challenge of lowering decommissioning costs, a regulator said today.
Unravelling some of the myths around decommissioning
It’s a busy week for decommissioning with our London business briefing focusing on this emerging sector of the industry and we’re also anticipating the publication of the Oil and Gas Authority’s (OGA) 2018 UKCS Decommissioning Cost Estimate report.
OPINION: Decom giveaway laudable, but surely better to leave in place
I read with interest Energy Voice's article “Shell hoping impact of decommissioning project will be felt far beyond Brent’.
Shell hoping impact of decommissioning project will be felt far beyond Brent
In the year since the Brent Delta platform came ashore for dismantling, its past and present owners have found there isn’t much that can’t be reused or given away.
Updated: Shell submits Curlew decommissioning plans
Energy giant Shell today handed in draft decommissioning plans for the Curlew field in the North Sea.