A reluctance to take a bet on the unknown; it’s a frequent gripe levelled at North Sea operators when it comes to decommissioning. Adopting new ways of working is seen as a must for industry if it is to reduce the cost of shutting down and removing oil and gas assets safely. Read more here
After a tough few years for Decom North Sea (DNS), a new leadership team is now ready to give the organisation some deserved “love and attention”. It was recently confirmed that, following several months as the decommissioning-focussed industry body’s interim chief executive, Sam Long would take up the reins on a permanent basis. Read more here
With over 50 years of experience, ASCO has the expertise and capability to provide a fully integrated logistics and materials management solution, delivering a wide range of resources across all areas of logistics, materials, fuels and bulks, marine and environmental services. ASCO has been supporting decommissioning projects for more than ten years with excellent safety and service delivery performance providing …
“In the early 2030s we will have probably removed all of the assets we have operating at the moment,” says David Wilson, decommissioning and projects director at TAQA. The “rubber is hitting the road,” is another way he describes the surge of work coming from the Abu Dhabi-owned operator. Read more here
More than 60% of Port of Aberdeen’s £400 million South Harbour development is now operational, marking the penultimate construction milestone in this transformational project. The handover from construction to operations for Dunnottar, Crathes and Castlegate (East) Quays was completed this week. Castlegate (West) is scheduled to open in December 2022 and the remaining Balmoral Quay will be brought into service …
Record activity levels in the first half of 2022 for Bureau Veritas and promising signs for the year ahead support optimism that a growth explosion in the decommissioning sector is underway. Are you ready for the golden age of decommissioning? Dawn Robertson, Bureau Veritas Global Strategic Sales Director, Global Services – Marine & Offshore, and Decom North Sea Vice Chairperson …
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 …
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 …
Allseas has won what it has described as the largest ever single decommissioning contract for the UK North Sea by weight with operator Taqa. The deal covers removal and disposal of several platforms across the Northern North Sea: Taqa’s Eider Alpha, Tern Alpha, North Cormorant and Cormorant Alpha installations. Read more here