James Fisher and Sons has completed what it claims is the first abrasive cutting operation on a 10-m diameter offshore wind monopile. The company said it deployed an abrasive cutting tool designed specifically for offshore wind farm maintenance and decommissioning. The purpose for this project was to correct an installation issue with a turbine foundation. Read more here
Two of Britain’s leading renewable energy figures have backed North Sea production as the cleanest way for the UK to get the oil and gas it requires. Jurgen Maier, chairman of Great British Energy, said that “oil and gas is our foundation” and warned the basin is “haemorrhaging workers too fast and risks losing supply chains.” He urged closer collaboration …
The SNP has lashed out at Labour’s continued backing of the windfall tax after GB Energy chairman Jurgen Maier acknowledged massive offshore energy job losses hitting the north-east of Scotland. In comments to the Press and Journal at SPE Offshore Europe 2025, Maier said that the Aberdeen and the wider region is is “haemorrhaging workers too fast” and risks “losing …
World’s largest jack-up platform has commenced operations and will be decommissioning assets in the North Sea operated by Perenco. The Petrodec Obana, which was built specifically to address complex and heavy decommissioning work offshore, has been deployed following the completion of final trials. Read more here
Aberdeen-headquartered well and reservoir management specialist, Exceed, is set to be acquired by global integrated energy service partner, Kent, following the signing of a binding agreement between the two companies. The acquisition marks Kent’s strategic expansion in the fast-growing global decommissioning market, delivering on its aim to become a full-service partner across the energy lifecycle, including late-life operations through to …
11/08/2025
Expanded Skills and Education Programme to Inspire Future Talent at SPE Offshore Europe 2025
A new and expanded programme aimed at inspiring young people, developing skills and connecting emerging talent with opportunities in the offshore energy industry will debut at SPE Offshore Europe 2025 (OE25). For the first time, the Skills & Education Programme will run across all four days of the free-to-attend conference and exhibition from 2-5 September 2025 at P&J Live, Aberdeen. …
03/07/2025
Boskalis Subsea Services MD urges Energy Minister to act now to future-proof energy industry
Boskalis Subsea Services recently welcomed the UK Minister for Energy, Michael Shanks, to its Westhill headquarters to engage in key discussions around the future of the energy sector in Aberdeen and across the North Sea. During the visit, Managing Director Stuart Cameron outlined the importance of making the energy industry more attractive to young people considering their career options. Highlighting …
Well and reservoir management specialist, Exceed, has announced that it has secured what it terms as “one of the most significant contract wins” in its 20-year history. Appointed as Well Operator for the 192 wells which will comprise Viaro Group’s One Gas West assets following completion of the acquisition from Shell and ExxonMobil, Exceed will manage all aspects of late …
Decom Mission, the only trade body focused solely on late life and decommissioning in the energy sector has launched its second annual survey of the global oil & gas, nuclear and renewables decommissioning community, including asset owners and operators, the supply chain and other stakeholders. Developed and delivered by data science expert and Decom Mission member, Empirisys, the survey is …
How Scotland can overcome offshore wind barriers to deliver at scale Scotland is poised to become a leader in offshore wind energy, yet it faces significant challenges in scaling up its ambitious offshore wind pipeline. With increasing turbine sizes, uncertainty in technology, and limited port infrastructure, the question stands: how can Scotland leverage its resources to deliver at scale? ASCO, …