SEE Monster: Old North Sea platform – turned art exhibit – being dismantled
Work is ongoing to pull apart a UK art exhibition, founded on a decommissioned North Sea gas platform.
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North Sea to spend £20bn on decom, with 2,000 wells to be plugged over next decade
More than 2,000 North Sea wells are poised to be decommissioned over the next decade, an average of just shy of four a week.
New cost target for North Sea decommissioning – as original likely to be missed
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has set a new cost target for offshore decommissioning – as the original goal looks set to be missed.
Pertamina decommissions Indonesia’s first offshore oil platform with South Korea help
Indonesia’s Pertamina has reportedly successfully decommissioned the Southeast Asian country’s first offshore oil and gas platform in partnership with South Korean companies, according to upstream regulator SKK Migas.
TAQA and Spirit launch legal action against Viaro over Brae decom costs
TAQA and Spirit Energy are taking fellow North Sea firm Viaro Energy to court to recover costs linked to decommissioning the Brae oilfield.
‘It’s not about chasing the work, it’s keeping up with it’ says new OEUK decommissioning manager
There is so much work to be done over the next 10 years in decommissioning that executing it could be a bigger concern than the supply chain having to chase it.
International decommissioning ‘well done’
Well-Safe Solutions is at the forefront of the energy transition, with industry-leading well decommissioning expertise and a backlog of work for its bespoke plug and abandonment assets.
Watch: Decommissioning of Shell Curlew FPSO gets underway in Norway
Work to break up and recycle a massive vessel, which served the UK North Sea for more than 20 years, has begun in Norway.
Decom North Sea plotting rebrand as it seeks to rekindle ‘mojo’
After a tough few years for Decom North Sea (DNS), a new leadership team is now ready to give the organisation some deserved “love and attention”.
Turnkey approach critical to elevate UK’s decommissioning success on international level
For the last 50-plus years, the UK’s energy industry has been dominated by oil and gas activity, but as our industry matures, it faces increasing opportunities in decommissioning.
Decommissioning security for offshore wind projects poses serious questions
Financial security in relation to decommissioning oil and gas installations has long been a hot topic for our industry.
Mermaid Subsea Services building on major P&A campaign as it goes after North Sea’s suspended wells
A reluctance to take a bet on the unknown; it’s a frequent gripe levelled at North Sea operators when it comes to decommissioning.
Why a flexible turnkey service approach is fundamental in elevating the UK’s decommissioning success to an international level
For the last 50+ years, the UK’s energy industry has been dominated by oil and gas activity, but as our industry matures, it faces increasing opportunities in decommissioning.
Dick Winchester: Time to temper the ‘world leader’ claims
What brought that on? My anger with one of the latest “Scotland is now” claims. Issued by Scottish Development International as a Tweet it claims, and I quote: “From wind to wave and hydrogen to solar, Scotland is a global leader in renewable energy”. The associated video itself then goes on to claim that “Scotland’s a leader in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies”.
Offering a bird’s eye view for decom activity
Global energy consultancy Xodus has added ornithological services to its specialist decommissioning offering.
‘Practice makes perfect’: North Sea nous guides BP’s global decom strategy
Operating in more than 65 countries and responsible for billions of barrels in reserves and production, BP’s oil and gas portfolio is formidable. With that come serious commitments and considerations as to what happens to infrastructure at the end of its life.
TAQA in decommissioning push as North Sea assets enter final decade
“In the early 2030s we will have probably removed all of the assets we have operating at the moment,” says David Wilson, decommissioning and projects director at TAQA (ADX: TAQA).
New questions arise on decom fate for controversial Shell Brent legs
Fresh questions have risen on whether Shell will be allowed to leave the huge legs of the Brent field in the North Sea.
Wind industry challenged to be more sustainable on decommissioning
The offshore wind sector must do more to embed sustainable practices - particularly when it comes to decommissioning, according to a leading academic.
New initiative to support professional development in late life and decommissioning services
A new initiative aimed at supporting the career development of people moving into late life and decommissioning has been launched.
Petrofac hires ship for Northern Endeavour FPSO gig
Akastor subsidiary DDW Offshore has been awarded a firm one-year contract by Petrofac for the AHTS vessel Skandi Atlantic. The AHTS will support the disconnection of the FPSO Northern Endeavour together with towing and well isolations work in the Laminaria Corallina oil fields in the West Timor Sea.
Decom Engineering appoints BG and Aker veteran as Aberdeen manager
A veteran of BG Group and Aker Solutions has been named as the new general manager of Decom Engineering in Aberdeen.
Residents voice climate concerns as ‘disgusting black smoke’ emanates from Foinaven FPSO
Residents in a small village less than a mile from where the Foinaven FPSO is laid up have expressed climate concerns as plumes of black smoke have been seen emanating from it.
UK winning majority of onshore decommissioning work, figures reveal
The majority of UK North Sea assets are being dismantled in Britain, new figures have revealed amid concerns of overseas yards winning decommissioning work.
North Sea decom firm hits out at Foinaven owners on Denmark decision
A North Sea decommissioning firm has thrown a rare piece of public criticism up the supply chain towards the owners of the Foinaven FPSO and oilfield.