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 …

Load Monitoring Systems (LMS) has announced the appointment of Wayne Lacey to the newly created role of business development manager for the Americas for its US business. The Aberdeen-based lifting equipment specialist said Lacey’s Scottish roots and international experience will be “crucial” in helping LMS to fulfil its ambitions for the market after the pandemic delayed its expansion plans. Read …

The Decom North Sea Decommissioning Leadership Group (DLG) met following recent elections. Led by the Decommissioning Leadership Group (DLG) Lead Minnie Lu (Decommissioning Director, Wood), attendees at the recent meeting of the DLG enjoyed a dynamic discussion and left with a refreshed ambition to drive the group’s work forward. Newly appointed members are: Andy Clucas – Decom Engineering Gareth Jones …

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 …

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 …

Bekaert is accelerating the implementation of its growth strategy in renewable energy markets with smart, safe, and sustainable solutions. As part of this strategy, Bekaert today announces an equity investment in TFI Marine (Technology from Ideas), a leading mooring innovator, which has responded to the market needs with essential, patent-protected load reduction devices for floating offshore wind and offshore fish …

Petrofac, a leading provider of services to the global energy industry, has been selected by Dana Petroleum to provide well management services for all its UK North Sea operated assets. These include both the Triton FPSO and the Western Isles FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) vessels in the North Sea. The new two-year contract, with options for extension, continues …

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. …