Railway tech to save North Sea industry £100m annually in decom costs
Spirit Energy has trialled a new decommissioning technology which could save the North Sea industry more than £100million per year.
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Aberdeen harbour keeps oil close to its heart as profits go up 44%
Bosses at Aberdeen harbour said oil and gas remained at the heart of their strategy despite continued efforts to connect with new customers and markets.
North Sea decommissioning sector leading innovation
With the panel session completed, the last business card exchanged and another memorable Decom Offshore conference drawn to a close, I think I have just enough energy left to reflect on what’s been an important week for Decom North Sea.
DNV GL warning of ‘time bomb’ knowledge loss for oil industry
Oil and gas advisors DNV GL have warned of a knowledge loss “time bomb” in the sector.
Opinion: Let’s give rigs to reefs a try
Coverage of the Decom Offshore conference left me feeling very frustrated and dismayed. It was the same old, same old:
Top decom award for ‘inspirational’ veteran
A North Sea industry veteran was chosen for the top prize at an inaugural awards ceremony for the oil and gas decommissioning sector last night.
Aberdeen firm reuses 15miles of North Sea pipes for new AECC
A scrap metal company that supplied 15 miles of old North Sea pipes for the new Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) has called for incentives for the oil and gas industry to increase the amount of reused material from decommissioned assets.
Paul Wheelhouse: ‘Crucial’ Scotland unlocks all decom opportunities
I recently visited the Oil and Gas Technology Centre’s Decommissioning Centre of Excellence in Aberdeen to see how the Centre will support the significant opportunities that the decommissioning market presents for Scotland.
Firms must collaborate to build Dundee decom hub
Greater collaboration is required if Dundee is to achieve its aim of becoming an international hub for the offshore decommissioning sector.
North Sea decommissioning costs ‘likely to double’ target
North Sea decommissioning costs are likely to be double the UK government’s target.
Scotland aiming for ‘high market share’ of topsides decommissioning work, says minister
Scotland’s energy minister says the country is aiming for a “high market share" of North Sea topside removal work.
Scottish Government invests £1.9million in north-east decommissioning hub
The Scottish Government has invested £1.9million in the Oil and Gas Technology Centre's (OGTC) new decommissioning hub in Aberdeenshire.
OTC 2018: Well-Safe on the hunt for decommissioning vessels
Bosses from Well-Safe Solutions are in the market for a number of decommissioning vessels at this week’s Offshore Technology Conference in Houston.
ONE to help Shell, Conoco answer decommissioning problems
Two economic development bodies will join forces in the crusade to anchor the oil and gas supply chain in the north-east.
GMB says Scottish Government ‘still not well-positioned’ to take advantage of decommissioning
The Scottish Government has been a conveyor belt for UK cuts, say Dundee trade unionists.
Exclusive Interview: Maersk creating dedicated North Sea decommissioning firm
Maersk has announced the creation of a dedicated decommissioning company in order to take a major share of work to shut down North Sea assets in coming years.
Global decommissioning hotspots an “opportunity” for North Sea firms
A surge in decommissioning hotspots around the world should be seen an “opportunity” for North Sea expertise, according to an analyst.
Bid to form network to share city decom ideas
The chief executive of Dundeecom is hoping to create a research and development network for entrepreneurs and academics to share decommissioning ideas.
Triton plans major Aberdeen recruitment drive after securing Chinese cash boost
An oilfield service firm is gearing up for a major recruitment drive in Aberdeen after sealing investment from a Chinese business.
PICTURES: The dismantling of BP’s Miller platform
Energy major BP has published jaw-dropping photos of the Miller platform being decommissioned.
MER UK strategy could cause legal issues for decommissioning
A specialist in oil and gas law has warned that a lack of clarity over a strategy to maximise oil recovery from the North Sea could cause issues when it comes to decommissioning.
Opinion: Change of approach to decom question, but same old response
As many EV readers may be aware I have repeatedly asked Government Decommissioning Agencies to provide the taxpayer with the societal, environment and economic motivation that supports the current decommissioning plans. I have had no success in receiving a straight answer, so I wrote to Beis under the freedom of information banner.
Gulf Marine targets North Sea wind, decommissioning markets
Bosses at Gulf Marine Services (GMS) said today that the vessel contractor is targeting more contracts in the North Sea renewables and decommissioning markets.
New decommissioning centre will ‘fix today, transform tomorrow’
A new centre of excellence will help the sector “transform tomorrow” by fixing the oil and gas decommissioning problems of today, an industry chief has said.
OGTC reveals plans for decommissioning centre of excellence
A multi-million pound centre tasked with making Aberdeen the focal point for oil and gas decommissioning expertise will be launched later this year.