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.
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Partnership to investigate floating wind turbine offshore storage areas
A new joint industry partnership has been formed to identify areas suitable for stowing wind turbines while they await installation.
‘Right assets right hands’ approach to decom may spell good news for integrated firms
A “right assets right hands” approach to retiring North Sea infrastructure could benefit new decommissioning suppliers, according to an industry chief.
Decommissioning ‘needs to pay its way’ says outgoing DNS boss
The outgoing boss of Decom North Sea (DNS) has said 2021 could be a “defining year” for the industry, but decommissioning “needs to pay its way”.
Decom North Sea unveils new chief executive
Industry organisation Decom North Sea (DNS) has announced the appointment of its new “highly respected” chief executive.
Long-awaited UK Government decommissioning paper lacks clarity on key issues
A long-awaited UK Government paper into oil and gas decommissioning lacks clarity on certain key areas, a trade body has said.
OGA pitches £100m loan fund for North Sea decommissioning
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has pitched a £100m loan fund to the UK Government to stimulate North Sea decommissioning activity.
Aberdeen should use decommissioned oil platform as ‘first class tourist attraction’
Aberdeen should use a giant decommissioned oil platform as a "first class tourist attraction", according to a long-standing city campaigner.
Decommissioning work will become ‘much more consistent’ due to Covid, industry veteran predicts
Offshore decommissioning work will be "much more consistent" due to the low oil price and Covid combination, an industry veteran has predicted.
Decom North Sea plans first post-Covid networking event for Aberdeen’s energy sector
Decom North Sea has announced the first post-Covid event to be held in person for Aberdeen's oil and gas industry.
Downturn threatens UK’s ‘capacity and capability’ for North Sea decommissioning
UK decommissioning activity is expected to increase due to the effects of Covid-19, but threats to jobs and the longevity of skilled SMEs will impact the “capacity and capability” to carry it out.