In 2021, the shallow-water Gulf of Mexico produced 23.4 million barrels of oil and 113 billion cubic feet of gas, production levels last seen in the late 1950s. Both oil and gas are long on their decline curves and any reversal via new discoveries is highly unlikely. Although these decline curves may flatten in the near-term with sustained higher oil …
One of the world’s largest deepwater rigs, the Ocean Greatwhite, has returned to Kishorn Port on Scotland’s west coast after a high-profile visit nearly four years ago. Operated by Diamond Drilling, the 60,000-tonne Ocean GreatWhite is one of the world’s largest ultra-deepwater semi-submersible rigs, capable of drilling up to 35km in water depth of up to 10km. Read more here
A government minister has pledged to accelerate the second phase of the UK’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) rollout. In an exchange in the House of Commons, Graham Stuart confirmed plans to speed up ‘Track 2’ of the cluster sequencing process. Read more here
It has been confirmed that the Foinaven FPSO is indeed heading for the Port of Frederikshavn to be broken up and recycled. In a post on LinkedIn, a senior figure from Modern American Recycling Services Europe (MARS) said the company has been awarded a major “EU Green Recycling contract” for the Teekay-owned vessel. Read more here
It is always a pleasure to visit member businesses. This is an opportunity to gain insight into the proverbial “nuts and bolts”, meet the team, and share learnings and observations. This is a two-way process, but the biggest take away is often how passionate people are about the product and services they offer. LMS premises, Claymore Drive, Aberdeen Energy …
The offshore wind sector must do more to embed sustainable practices – particularly when it comes to decommissioning, according to a leading academic. Speaking during a session on sustainability during the Floating Offshore Wind 2022 conference in Aberdeen last week, Anne Velenturf, a senior research fellow in circular economy from the University of Leeds, took aim at current oil decommissioning practises and …
International subsea equipment rental and solutions specialist Ashtead Technology has appointed a new leader for its Mechanical Solutions service line to accelerate the delivery of its global growth strategy. James Christie, who is Regional Director for Ashtead Technology’s Asia Pacific region, and has been with the company for over three years, also assumes the role of Head of Mechanical Solutions …
11/10/2022
Industry Initiative to Support Professional Development in Late Life and Decommissioning services
A joint initiative has been launched by Decom North Sea, Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) and international energy industry consultancy, Xodus Group, which is aimed at supporting the career development of individuals moving into the late life and decommissioning sector. Emerging Professionals in Late Life & Decommissioning (EPLLD) has been established in recognition of the need to foster future talent in …
Perenco has filed decommissioning programmes for two platforms serving the Leman field, but hints at a potential re-use opportunity for one installation. A revised decommissioning programme (DP) was filed with regulator Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED) last month, and covers the removal of topsides at Leman 49/27H (27H) and Leman 49/27J (27J) in the southern North Sea. …
Decom Engineering (Decom) is developing a new lighter Chopsaw capable of cutting piping and infrastructure in excess of 30” following a successful project on the Pioneering Spirit heavy-lift vessel on behalf of offshore contractor Allseas. Decom was part of the project team commissioned to remove Repsol Norge’s 30,000-tonne Gyda platform in the North Sea – providing cutting expertise to safely …