Bilfinger concerned over potential labour shortage within ‘two or three years’
The head of Bilfinger has said an industry labour shortage, which could materialise in “two or three years”, is among his main concerns for the oil and gas sector.
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Avoiding the dangers of decommissioning and demolition
Oil and Gas UK forecast that by 2027, the spend on decommissioning in UKCS will reach £15.3 billion.
Fairfield Decom says ‘first customer needs to be as visionary as we are’
A new decommissioning company in Aberdeenshire is seeking out its first contract, saying their inaugural customer “needs to be as visionary as us”.
Decommissioning ‘implies getting rid of rubbish’ – time for a new brand?
Industry leaders discussed the potential need for a “new brand” for decommissioning at Offshore Europe yesterday as it “implies you’re getting rid of rubbish”.
Ninian North ‘fully ready’ for single-lift decommissioning job
Canadian Natural Resources International (CNRI) has announced it has completed a preparation campaign to dismantle a 12,500 tonne oil platform in the North Sea.
OGTC working to ‘debunk’ idea of industry reluctance on tech adoption
Since opening two-and-a-half years ago, the boss of the Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) believes it has come some way to “debunk” the concept the UK industry is reluctant to try new ideas.
Spotlight is on international opportunities for decom
Given that you’re reading this on the eve of Offshore Europe, it seems like a fitting opportunity to discuss a key focus for Decom North Sea in 2019 (and beyond): internationalisation.
Petrofac wins decommissioning work at two North Sea fields
Petrofac has been handed a decommissioning contract for wells at two fields in the central North Sea.
Updated: Potential first for UK in plans to reuse offshore platforms for wind farms
Plans have been submitted which could see a first for the UK North Sea for oil platforms being converted to support offshore wind farms.
Loads to be excited about at Aberdeen firm as turnover grows
Bosses at an Aberdeen load monitoring equipment firm have said they are “proud” of how far the business has come in a short space of time.
Watch: Demolition of helipad on Shell’s Brent Bravo
Yard owner Able UK has published breathtaking footage of the helipad being detached from Shell's Brent Bravo platform.
Carbon capture ‘10 times cheaper’ than decommissioning oil platforms
Using old North Sea platforms to store carbon emissions underground would be “10 times cheaper” than decommissioning them, according to a new study.
Pioneering microbe tech could ‘kick North Sea decom down the track’
A pioneering new microbial technology which will soon be trialled in the UK North Sea could add decades to the basin’s lifespan, saving jobs and “kicking decommissioning down the track”.
Prep work under way for decommissioning Ninian Northern platform
Preparation work is under way ahead of dismantling a 12,500 tonne oil platform in the Northern North Sea.
North Sea’s 2018 decom costs £400m lower than expected
North Sea decommissioning costs were £400million lower than expected in 2018, according to a new report from the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA).
Brazil’s biggest port wants to ‘copy and paste’ Dundee decommissioning success
Executives from Brazil’s biggest port said they want to “copy and paste” Dundee’s decommissioning success on a visit to the city this week.
Augean targets further growth in North Sea decom market
Bosses at hazardous waste management company Augean said today that they are targeting further growth in the North Sea decommissioning market.
£4m up for grabs for Scottish decommissioning projects
Funding worth £4 million is up for grabs in a fresh attempt to boost Scotland’s share of North Sea decommissioning work.
VIDEO: Aberdeen Harbour carries out decommissioning work for Total field
Aberdeen Harbour Board has released a video of decommissioning work taking place for Total’s Leadon field in the North Sea.
Updated: North Sea oil platform arrives in Shetland for scrapping
The delivery of a North Sea oil platform to Lerwick highlights the Shetland port’s status as a “centre of excellence” for decommissioning, a joint-venture has said.
Expro wins £16m decommissioning work for Petronas
UK oilfield services firm Expro has been awarded a £16million contract to help decommission an offshore field for Malaysian operator Petronas.
Subsea vessel owners will continue wait for market pickup, says Clarksons Platou
The wait for a “significant pick up” in the North Sea’s subsea vessel market is likely to continue until 2021, according to a leading shipbroking firm.
North Sea industry ‘halfway’ towards reaching decom cost reduction target
North Sea decommissioning cost forecasts have dropped because companies are "holding up a mirror up to themselves" and sharing lessons, according to a top industry boss.
CNR’s Ninian Northern decommissioning plans approved
The UK Government has given CNR International's plans for decommissioning the Ninian Northern platform the seal of approval.
Recruitment on the cards for HydraWell
Recruitment in Aberdeen is on the cards for Norwegian firm HydraWell.