Aberdeen University blazing a trail for decommissioning expertise
The University of Aberdeen has stayed ahead of the curve by positioning itself as the go-to trainer of present and future decommissioning experts.
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Perenco launches Tyne decommissioning programme
Perenco has launched plans to decommission its North Sea Tyne platform.
Shetland names 10 projects for growth
Ten projects which could generate more than 600 jobs through increased productivity and economic growth have been identified by Shetland Islands Council (SIC) ahead of negotiations with government on securing an islands deal.
Lerwick targets further decommissioning work
The chairman of Lerwick Port Authority (LPA) has hailed the growing contribution of cruise ship visits as the organisation released its annual review, showing a steep drop in profits and a decline in turnover last year.
Unravelling some of the myths around decommissioning
It’s a busy week for decommissioning with our London business briefing focusing on this emerging sector of the industry and we’re also anticipating the publication of the Oil and Gas Authority’s (OGA) 2018 UKCS Decommissioning Cost Estimate report.
Shell hoping impact of decommissioning project will be felt far beyond Brent
In the year since the Brent Delta platform came ashore for dismantling, its past and present owners have found there isn’t much that can’t be reused or given away.
Updated: Shell submits Curlew decommissioning plans
Energy giant Shell today handed in draft decommissioning plans for the Curlew field in the North Sea.
DNV GL warning of ‘time bomb’ knowledge loss for oil industry
Oil and gas advisors DNV GL have warned of a knowledge loss “time bomb” in the sector.
Opinion: Let’s give rigs to reefs a try
Coverage of the Decom Offshore conference left me feeling very frustrated and dismayed. It was the same old, same old:
‘Threat’ to supply chain over arrival of decom work
The oil and gas industry has been told the supply chain needs greater clarity on when decommissioning work will arrive in order to secure its future.
‘Frightening picture’ over decom cost uncertainty, says OGA
The head of decommissioning at the Oil and Gas Authority has said operators remain “very uncertain” over their costs for shutting down North Sea assets.
Regulator ‘worried operators lack appetite for decommissioning’
The head of decommissioning at an offshore industry regulator is “worried” some operators lack the appetite to deliver decommissioning.
Top decom award for ‘inspirational’ veteran
A North Sea industry veteran was chosen for the top prize at an inaugural awards ceremony for the oil and gas decommissioning sector last night.
Higher decommissioning costs not in supply chain’s interests, industry chief says
The North Sea supply chain is not interested in inflating the cost of decommissioning-related services, an industry chief has said.
Firms must collaborate to build Dundee decom hub
Greater collaboration is required if Dundee is to achieve its aim of becoming an international hub for the offshore decommissioning sector.
Bid to form network to share city decom ideas
The chief executive of Dundeecom is hoping to create a research and development network for entrepreneurs and academics to share decommissioning ideas.
PICTURES: The dismantling of BP’s Miller platform
Energy major BP has published jaw-dropping photos of the Miller platform being decommissioned.
New decommissioning centre will ‘fix today, transform tomorrow’
A new centre of excellence will help the sector “transform tomorrow” by fixing the oil and gas decommissioning problems of today, an industry chief has said.
OGTC reveals plans for decommissioning centre of excellence
A multi-million pound centre tasked with making Aberdeen the focal point for oil and gas decommissioning expertise will be launched later this year.
Repsol Sinopec ‘explores’ options for removal of Beatrice platforms
Repsol Sinopec Resources UK (RSRUK) said it is "exploring" removal options for the jackets and topsides of the Beatrice field.
Opinion: Dawn of the decom
Surviving a horror film and thriving in the fast-evolving and — most likely — frenetically-paced decommissioning industry have more in common than meets the eye.
Scottish ports ‘not competitive’ as first major spike in decom work looms, Westwood Global says
The £60billion North Sea decommissioning market is on the cusp of its first major cycle, a new report said.
Forth Ports appoints harbour master
A new harbour master has taken the helm at the ports of Dundee, Methil and Kirkcaldy.
Kishorn among Highland projects securing government cash for decommissioning
The Scottish Government will split £1.5million between six projects in an effort to secure more North Sea oil and gas decommissioning work for the country.
Scottish decommissioning projects to share £1.5m
The Scottish Government will offer six projects a share of £1.5million as part of its Decommissioning Challenge Fund.