OGA appoints new decommissioning chief
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) said today that it had appointed a new head of decommissioning.
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Westinghouse win contract to dismantle nuclear reactor coolant system
Today Westinghouse Electric Company announced they have signed a contract with Jadrová a vyraoovacia spolocnost (JAVYS) for the dismantling of the reactor coolant systems of two VVER-440 units at the Bohunice V1 Nuclear Power Plant in Slovakia. The project is financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Norway’s AF Gruppen picked for UK North Sea decommissioning work
Norwegian contractor AF Gruppen will help ConocoPhillips decommission up to seven southern North Sea platforms.
Decommissioning will be ‘huge part’ of Peterhead port’s future
If you were to ask someone in Scotland to name a fishing town, chances are they would say Peterhead. But what if you asked the same question in 400 years’ time?
Opinion: Onshore decommissioning needs a coordinated port plan
Energy Voice ran two articles last week highlighting onshore decommissioning plans for the Port of Dundee and Dales Voe. Once again this left me questioning where all this onshore decommissioning activity is going to coming from. Where is the business case that supports the large number of ports claiming decommissioning is a significant opportunity?
ConocoPhillips, Centrica to decommission five North Sea platforms
ConocoPhillips and Centrica have submitted plans for decommissioning a raft of southern North Sea platforms to the UK Government.
Babcock to help Centrica prepare for Rough platforms decommissioning
Centrica has enlisted Babcock International to help it plan the decommissioning of the Rough 47/8A platforms and infrastructure in the southern North Sea.
Opinion: Ospar a very poor deal for the taxpayer
Any industrial or societal endeavor should be subject to a sustainability assessment and decommissioning is no different. The key metrics for the UK’s sustainable future are contained within the Government’s Sustainability Indicator reports published by the Department of Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). There are 35 topics. They are categorised under the three pillars of sustainability; people, planet and profit.
Decommissioning a ‘double-edged sword’, Wood Group chief warns
Wood Group’s chief executive has said that decommissioning is a “double-edged sword” for the oil industry.
Decom tax reforms would create ‘sweet spot’ for industry and Treasury
Reforming the decommissioning tax relief system would create a “sweet spot” for the UK Government and the oil and gas sector, an industry expert has said.
Updated: Treasury minister says ‘no room for complacency’ as North Sea recovery continues
A UK Treasury minister has called for North Sea industry to seize the opportunity to become a pioneer in offshore decommissioning.
Scotland to ‘pioneer future of global oil and gas industry’ claims Treasury
Scotland will be at the forefront of the future of oil and gas, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury will claim today as Offshore Europe gets under way in Aberdeen today.
Well-Safe hires ex-OGA decommissioning chief, reveals Aberdeen office location
North Sea decommissioning start-up Well-Safe Solutions today announced two more senior appointments and revealed where it will be based.
North Sea firms ‘exemplary’ in handling of decommissioning duties, OGA chief says
North Sea companies have been exemplary in their approach to decommissioning duties, the head of the UK oil and gas industry’s regulator has said.
Lerwick Harbour to showcase vision for decom future
Lerwick Harbour will host a string of key players today as it sets out it plans to become a "decommissioning centre of excellence".
Well-Safe bolsters team with two new directors
Fledgling North Sea decommissioning firm Well-Safe Solutions has continued its early momentum with the appointment of two new directors.
Wood Group looking to woo North Sea newcomers
Wood Group’s boss said yesterday that the firm was hoping to do business with new entrants to the North Sea.
Decommissioning promises thousands of jobs if done properly, Cable says
New Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable has said decommissioning could become a “major industry” in the North Sea and create thousands of jobs – if it’s done properly.
Shell picks Kvaerner for decommissioning job
Norwegian fabrication firm Kvaerner will scrap the Nyhamna facility's subsea compression pilot for Shell.
Buchan Alpha arrives in Shetland for scrapping
The Buchan Alpha oil production vessel has been towed to the north-east of Lerwick Harbour ahead of scrapping.
Taqa has contingency plan for $1bn North Sea decom bill
Taqa's UK operation has a $1billion contingency plan for North Sea decommissioning.
Stars need cash to align for single-lift vessel
A group of companies say the “stars are aligning” for the development of a new single-lift construction vessel (SLCV) which could take a chunk out of North Sea decommissioning costs.
Well-Safe off to a flyer with first acquisition, appoints CEO
A fledgling North Sea decommissioning firm has moved quickly to complete its first acquisition.
Interview: RockRose eyes bigger role in North Sea future
RockRose Energy’s boss has said he wants to turn the North Sea player into a firm capable of developing assets, rather than just buying up non-operated interests.
New North Sea decommissioning firm to create hundreds of jobs
A group of North Sea stalwarts have set up a business which will take the sting out of subsea well decommissioning costs – and create hundreds of jobs.