Join us for an open member webinar to discuss the Scottish Government’s newly launched consultation on the draft Circular Economy Strategy. This is an opportunity to share views, provide input, and help shape our collective response before the consultation closes on 13 January. Monday, 15 December 11:00 – 12:00 (GMT)
Discover opportunities for the Scottish supply chain in Australia during this informal session with Linda Miles, Scottish Development Internationals’ Australia Senior Trade Specialist, open exclusively to Decom Mission and Global Underwater Hub members. To register your interest in this drop in, please contact events@decommission.net.
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 …
Allseas has been contracted to install subsea pipeline facilities offshore Singapore, utilizing its shallow-water barge Sandpiper to connect Bukom island’s offshore facility with Aster Chemicals’ onshore refinery, supporting Singapore’s petrochemical industry. And Able UK Ltd. is undertaking the dismantling and recycling of two large topsides from TAQA’s Cormorant Alpha and Tern platforms in the UK North Sea, with a focus on maximizing …
TAQA UK has awarded a major contract for the decommissioning of its Brae Alpha platform topsides in the Central North Sea. TAQA has awarded the work to leading offshore contractor, Allseas, following a competitive tender exercise. The award marks another major step in the execution of one of the UK’s largest decommissioning programmes. Read more here