Prof Kemp says North Sea industry had ‘good case’ for decommissioning tax break
North Sea businesses hoping to benefit from decommissioning tax breaks were left wanting by the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement today.
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Industry needs to know who will be left holding the decommissioning parcel, analyst says
There are still too many questions and not enough answers when it comes to decommissioning costs and liabilities, an industry analyst has said.
Decom series: Montrose to punch above its weight in decommissioning market
The port of Montrose might not leap out as the most obvious choice of facility for decommissioning work.
Union says UK Treasury facing hefty decommissioning bill
UK taxpayers could be liable for a significant share of the North Sea’s multi-billion pound decommissioning costs over the next 40 years, according to a new study.
Lloyd’s Register launches new decommissioning service
Lloyd’s Register has launched a new service to un-cloud the regulatory and technical aspects of oil and gas decommissioning.
Offshore Decom Conference: Shell says sector still plagued with inertia
Decommissioning faces the challenge of “inertia” within the industry according to a Shell project director leading the way with North Sea decommissioning.
Energy minister pledges investment to keep decommissioning work in Scotland
Scotland’s energy minister said today that the Scottish Government was ready to invest to stop decommissioning work going overseas.
Decommissioning a ‘huge opportunity’ for Northern Isles, Carmichael says
Former Scottish secretary Alistair Carmichael said today that the decommissioning market should become a key driver of employment in Orkney and Shetland.
Union calls for investment to create decommissioning jobs
A trade unionist has called for industry and government to invest in decommissioning to make sure the sector creates as many jobs as possible.
OGUK decommissioning report forecasts steady rise in work
A groundbreaking new report predicts a steady rise in decommissioning work in the UK and Norway over the coming decade.
Decom series: Gap between P&A and platform removal full of opportunities
An Aberdeen offshore engineering services firm believes there is money to be made in the gap between well plugging and abandonment (P&A) and platform removal.
North-east firms join forces to offer new decommissioning package
Two north-east firms have teamed up to provide a joint package of onshore decommissioning services.
Aberdeen harbour chief hails ‘important milestone’ for Nigg Bay project
The £415million Aberdeen harbour expansion project took another step towards fruition yesterday after the project received consent for dredging and construction.
Decom series: Aberdeen harbour sees supply chain as its ‘strong suit’
Despite having some of the most ambitious plans of any UK port, bosses at Aberdeen harbour are not getting carried away as far as decommissioning is concerned.
Decom series: Lerwick confident experience will tell in hunt for new work
Bosses at Lerwick Port Authority (LPA) on Shetland see their workplace as Scotland’s main base for decommissioning.
North Sea unions hit out at decommissioning after vessel found languishing on Bangladesh beach
The Offshore Coordinating Group (OCG) has hit out at the decommissioning of a giant oil and gas vessel after it was found languishing on a Bangladesh beach.
MER UK: OGA will make big contribution to North Sea supply chain, leaders say
Industry chiefs have said the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) can make a telling contribution to efforts to support the North Sea supply chain.
Greens call for fresh push on decommissioning for Aberdeen economy
A fresh push on decommissioning to reinvigorate the North-east economy is needed from the Scottish Government, according to Scottish Green co-convener Maggie Chapman.
Decom series: Turf wars and the North Sea’s next 30 years
With decommissioning edging its way to the forefront of North Sea industry minds, yards are already vying for a slice of a pie thought to be worth £50billion over 30 years.
International trade steers turbine firm Alba Power to 92% profit rise
An Aberdeenshire turbine firm has recorded a near-doubling of its profits two years in a row thanks to strong international sales and the success of new products lines.
Decom event’s poster session a hit with industry
Supply chain companies will have a chance to promote themselves in poster format at next month’s Offshore Decommissioning Conference in St Andrews.
Invergordon gearing up for decommissioning work
The owner of Invergordon Service Base is launching a bid to attract North Sea decommissioning work to the facility.
Video: Amazing footage of the Pioneering Spirit’s maiden heavy lift
Allseas has released footage of its giant decommissioning vessels' maiden heavy lift job.
Exclusive: Scottish ports ‘must unite to share post-oil’ work
Ports in the north-east of Scotland must band together with their UK neighbours to fend off the challenge from Norway and the Netherlands for decommissioning work.
Opinion: Success of decommissioning programme depends on industry input
Last week, the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) published its Decommissioning Delivery Programme – the follow up to its Decommissioning Strategy, which was published earlier this year.