Decom Mission will host a dedicated session on subsea decommissioning as part of Global Underwater Hub’s Subsea Expo. The session, titled Subsea decommissioning: Market Update and Opportunities, will provide attendees with a concise but comprehensive insight into current activity, supply‑chain capability, and emerging international opportunities in the subsea decommissioning space. The session will open with a market update from Sam Long, CEO …
Decom Mission, the UK’s only trade organisation dedicated exclusively to late-life and decommissioning across the energy sector, is set to lead a high-level International Business Exchange to Brazil, hosted by our industry partner, FINDES – the Federation of Industries of Espírito Santo. Taking place in late March across Vitória, the capital of Espírito Santo, and Rio de Janeiro, the week-long …
Join the Brunei Delegation Knowledge Exchange – 22 January Representatives from Brunei businesses, government, regulators, and UK partners including Scottish Development International (SDI) will convene for a knowledge exchange session on offshore decommissioning and the energy transition. Hosted by Decom Mission, the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT), and Global Underwater Hub (GUH), this event takes place on Thursday …
Decom Mission, the only UK-based trade organisation focused upon late life and decommissioning across the energy sector, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brazilian organisation, Findes (Federation of Industries of Espírito Santo). As Brazil’s third-largest oil and gas producing state, Espírito Santo is turning to the North Sea’s experienced providers of late-life and decommissioning activity as it enters …
Following a successful year for IKM Testing UK, the company plans to broaden its service offering and headcount as they prepare for a similarly robust forecast for 2026. IKM Testing UK, a leader in offshore decommissioning and pipeline services, are expanding their toolbox to introduce conductor cutting and sectioning services to the UK market. The services will be launched in …
26/11/2025
Decom Engineering’s ultra-light Chopsaw proves its worth on Gulf of Mexico mooring chain project
Decom Engineering (Decom) deployed its recently launched ultra-light Chopsaw, the C1-16UL, to complete a challenging cutting project in deep water in the Gulf of Mexico. The subsea cutting specialist was approached by a major contractor 18 months ahead of the campaign to devise a protocol for cutting a 137mm diameter studless mooring chain, which was located in an active field …
Championing safety, innovation, emerging talent and sustainability across the international decommissioning industry, nominations for the ninth annual Decom Mission Awards are now open. This year the Awards, which were established by Decom Mission to recognise exceptional performance demonstrated by individuals and companies alike, will include the newly created Safety in Decommissioning Award. The awards will also celebrate all forms of …
23/10/2025
Investing in People When Times Are Tough
In a time of significant transition for the energy sector, FidesOak® is addressing the critical need to support human performance alongside operational demands. Their new suite of workshops offers practical, proven tools to foster safety, leadership, and coaching skills, without the burden of full-scale programme commitments. Designed for teams in high-hazard environments, these sessions spark mindset shifts and behavioural change, …
Esso Australia has issued updates on its platform decommissioning and well plug and abandonment (P&A) programs in the Bass Strait offshore Victoria. The company and its partners have produced oil and gas from 19 platforms, but activity has ceased on 13 of these. Read more here
14/10/2025
Decom Mission Appoints New Chair
Decom Mission, the only trade organisation focused upon late life and decommissioning across the energy sector, has announced the appointment of Gareth Jones as the new Chair of its Board. Decommissioning Division Manager for Aberdeen-headquartered Xodus, Gareth has been with the global energy consultancy for seven years and has over two decades of experience in working in regulatory, advisory and …