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 …
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 …
Decom Engineering has announced the appointment of Nick McNally as Managing Director, marking a new chapter in the company’s growth as it accelerates international expansion and technological innovation in the decommissioning sector. His appointment reflects Decom’s strategic focus on scaling operations, expanding into new markets, and strengthening its position as a leading provider of patented cutting technologies to the global …
Brown & Mason, one of the UK’s leading decommissioning and demolition specialists, has officially secured the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most cooling towers demolished with controlled explosives simultaneously. The record-breaking feat was achieved at Cottam Power Station in Nottinghamshire, where the Brown & Mason team expertly brought down the eight massive cooling towers of the former coal-fired station …
Inspection, maintenance and construction specialist, AquaTerra Group Ltd, has announced the establishment of AquaTerra Marine Inc in Guyana, marking a significant step in the company’s strategic growth. This expansion strengthens AquaTerra’s international footprint and reinforces its commitment to delivering high quality solutions to the global energy sector. AquaTerra has successfully executed several projects in the region since incorporation in 2024 …
Helix Energy Solutions Group says that its Louisiana-based shallow-water abandonment group, Helix Alliance, has secured a three-year framework agreement with ExxonMobil for offshore plug and abandonment (P&A) services. The scope of work includes a range of offshore support services including well intervention, diving, heavy lift and marine logistics services related to the retirement of end-of-life oil and gas infrastructure. The …
Aberdeenshire headquartered multi-discipline construction and maintenance specialist, AquaTerra Group, has announced the award of two separate contracts, totalling seven figures, with bp and Ithaca Energy to support a number of their North Sea assets. A three-year contract will see AquaTerra providing specialist access and access led maintenance services across bp’s North Sea portfolio. AquaTerra has supported Ithaca Energy with asset …
One of Europe’s largest demolition and dismantling companies has committed to the UK offshore decommissioning sector by entering a new partnership based at the Dales Voe site at Lerwick Harbour. Brown & Mason, which has been operating for more than 60 years in the heavy industrial sector, has partnered with Peterson Energy Logistics to attract large-scale decommissioning projects to the …
Boskalis Subsea Services has been announced as the official sponsor of the Crew Parade at Tall Ships Aberdeen, taking place in the city from 19–22 July 2025. A highlight of the four-day international maritime celebration, the Crew Parade will bring energy and colour to Aberdeen’s streets with vessels and crews arriving from around the world. The event will be an …