Regulatory setup for UK decommissioning not too complex, OGA chief says
The Oil and Gas Authority’s boss believes the involvement of more than one authority in UK offshore decommissioning will not frustrate North Sea companies.
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Opinion: Offshore decommissioning and asset removal – is there a better option?
The UK is set to spend billions on offshore decommissioning and removal. It is generally believed oil and gas companies will pay for this work. This is not the case. The taxpayer will fund a large proportion through tax breaks.
OGA decommissioning chief urges early engagement with regulators
Oil and gas companies need to engage earlier with regulators and learn from past projects for the North Sea decommissioning sector to realise its potential, according to an industry chief.
OGA sets out six elements of decommissioning programme
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) today identified the six elements that will turn the UK into a decommissioning powerhouse.
Corbyn promises Labour decommissioning plan for North Sea
Jeremy Corbyn has announced the Labour party will develop a decommissioning plan for the North Sea.
Opinion: The Decommissioning dream team
In the UK North Sea, a lower for longer environment has seen a number of operators accelerate their decommissioning programmes. But even an industry downturn has its silver lining. The start of decommissioning offers significant revenue for the UK’s supply chain. However, operators are faced with a lack of experience, so having the right team in place will be vital to success. If not they could face delays, rising costs and significant safety issues. Andrew Greenwood, Recruitment Director – Europe and Africa at Airswift, discusses this challenge, the decommissioning ‘dream team’ and the opportunity that lies ahead.
Petrofac saves Tullow $2.5million on North Sea decommissioning job
Energy services firm Petrofac said today it had saved Tullow Oil $2.5million on a well decommissioning job in the southern North Sea.
Exclusive: Decommissioning cost breakthrough to trigger North Sea private-equity investments
A decommissioning cost breakthrough is expected to set off a wave of private-equity (PE) investments in the North Sea.
ABB starts work on Welsh refinery decommissioning project
Engineering consultancy ABB has started work on a contract to manage the dismantling of a refinery in south Wales.
No guarantee of new decommissioning jobs at Dundee port
There is nothing definite in business, just opportunities and possibilities.
Maersk Supply Service wins Janice decommissioning contract
Maersk Supply Service have been awarded a contract to provide decommissioning services for the Janice field in the North Sea.
Decommissioning technology showcase plots route through valley of death
Ice pigging, oil-spotting satellites, plasmabits and tyre mattresses were among the technologies on show at a decommissioning industry event in Aberdeen yesterday.
North Sea decommissioning opportunities revealed at OGUK event
A trio of oil and gas companies told the North Sea supply chain how to get involved in decommissioning projects at an event in Aberdeen this week.
Sturgeon vows to maximise decommissioning opportunities for Scottish economy
The first minister has vowed to maximise the opportunities for the Scottish economy from the dismantling of North Sea oil platforms.
Scientist urges pragmatic approach to North Sea decommissioning
An Aberdeen University professor has called for a more pragmatic approach to be adopted in the debate on North Sea decommissioning.
Decom North Sea appoints new chairman
The industry body for North Sea decommissioning has appointed a new chairman who is on the books at Wood Group.
Gulf Marine Services boss sees “slight increase” in North Sea decommissioning activity
The boss at Gulf Marine Services (GMS) said yesterday that tendering activity for decommissioning projects in the North Sea had picked up “slightly” in recent months.
UK Government must take “ethical lead” on Shell’s Brent decommissioning plans
An Aberdeen-based oil and gas industry expert has called on the UK Government to take an “ethical lead” on offshore decommissioning.
ONS 2016: North Sea operators put minds to decommissioning task
North Sea operating companies are slowly coming round to the idea that the spectre decommissioning is not going to vanish, an industry chief said.
Decommissioning technology in the spotlight
Ten companies are to showcase their work at an Aberdeen event highlighting the cost-cutting potential of decommissioning technology.
Industry chief in ‘no rush’ for North Sea decommissioning
An industry chief has said there is no rush for companies to jump headlong into North Sea decommissioning.
Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit completes maiden heavy lift
Allseas’ giant decommissioning vessel the Pioneering Spirit yesterday completed its maiden heavy lift project.
Decom North Sea launches new online toolkit to boost collaboration
The industry body for North Sea decommissioning will today launch a new online toolkit with “limitless potential” for improving collaboration in the sector.
Opinion: North Sea Decommissioning: Failure to act now could mean the worst of all worlds
North Sea decommissioning could be Scotland’s £100 million golden ticket. It’s recently been reported that between now and the mid-2050s, around 470 platforms, 5,000 wells, 10,000km of pipelines and 40,000 concrete blocks will have to be removed from the North Sea. That’s a lot of work requiring a lot of people with the right skills, complemented by the right infrastructure - a fantastic economic and employment opportunity for Scotland.
Decommissioning consultant starts work on major North Sea contract
D3 Consulting has started work on a six-figure contract with a major operator in the southern North Sea, the Devon-based decommissioning specialist said today.