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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …