Decommissioning
Kinsale decommissioning preparations in full swing
PSE Kinsale Energy is preparing for the decommissioning campaign of its Kinsale area gas field located in the Celtic Sea off Ireland.
Aker Solutions, Heerema to decom Equinor’s Heimdal and Veslefrikk fields
Norwegian oilfield services company Aker Solutions has signed a ‘sizeable’ letter of intent with Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) for decommissioning work on Equinor’s Heimdal and Veslefrikk fields off Norway.
Two oilfield services providers set to create full-cycle player
Expro Group and Frank’s International have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction.
NERA launches decom centre to assist $40.5 billion market
National Energy Resources Australia (NERA) has launched the Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CODA) to address the challenges and maximise opportunities of decommissioning Australia’s ageing oil and gas infrastructure.
Xodus adds to Asia-Pacific team as decommissioning activity increases
Engineering consultancy Xodus has appointed a new late-life and decommissioning lead in Asia-Pacific following a significant increase in activity in the region.
Petrodec reactivates decades-old jack-up rig for decommissioning jobs
Petrodec has reactivated Haeva jack-up rig to DNV standards and the unit is now reporting for duty as the company’s second decommissioning vessel.
EnQuest starts shutting down Don fields in North Sea
EnQuest has started the cessation of production activities on the Northern Producer floating production facility at the Don fields in the UK North Sea.
Nexstep launches first-ever joint well decommissioning campaign
The Nexstep partnership, consisting of six oil and gas operators in The Netherlands, is working on a large campaign to decommission oil and gas wells within a single campaign.
Worley supporting Allseas on Spirit Energy decommissioning gig
Australian energy service firm Worley is helping offshore installation specialist Allseas to decommission two of Spirit Energy’s east Irish Sea platforms.
Ashtead aims at renewables and decom with new tech centre
Subsea technology and services provider Ashtead Technology has invested £1 million to develop a new R&D and engineering facility in Aberdeenshire. The firm has also launched a recruitment drive to bolster its operations as part of its long-term business goal. Upgrading an existing site at Thainstone
Saipem lands $1.7 billion worth deal with Qatargas
Saipem has received a Letter of Award from Qatargas for the development of the North Field Production Sustainability Offshore Project, located off Qatar.
Equinor to shut down Veslefrikk field after 30 years
After more than 30 years on stream and over 400 million barrels of oil equivalent, Equinor is planning for the shutdown of the Veslefrikk field.
Premier gets the nod for Balmoral decommissioning plans
Premier Oil’s decommissioning plans for the Balmoral field, located in the UK North Sea, have been approved by UK authorities.
New business structure for James Fisher Offshore
James Fisher Offshore (JFO) has divided its UK team into specialised divisions to meet the requirements of its two key markets: the decommissioning sector and the life of field industry. According to the company, this approach enables customers to work with a dedicated team that focuses solely on th