Decommissioning
Helix and SBS setting new records in Gulf of Mexico
SBS Energy Services (SBS) has completed a multi-phase project to decommission approximately 8.8 kilometres of insulated pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico in partnership with Helix Energy Solutions, setting a new offshore snubbing unit/hydraulic workover world record. The project, which wrapped up in 22
JFO and First Subsea trial decom solution
First Subsea and James Fisher Offshore (JFO) have completed a testing milestone in their joint development of a combined ‘Internal Cut and Lift’ tool. The project is part of an Oil and Gas Technology Centre co-investment initiative seeking to reduce the costs of decommissioning. A series of underwat
TAQA gains approval for decommissioning plans for North Sea topsides
TAQA Bratani has received approval for its drafts decommissioning programs for the Tern and North Cormorant platform topsides, located in the UK North Sea.
Repsol Sinopec preparing for decommissioning of UK North Sea field
Repsol Sinopec has received approval from the UK authorities for preparation work scopes relating to the decommissioning of the Fulmar and Auk North installations.
Report confirms progress in safety of offshore oil and gas operations in Europe
The European Commission has seen progress in the safety of offshore oil and gas operations following the implementation of the safety directive.
AGR begins decommissioning work on Kinsale field off Ireland
Energy services company AGR has begun decommissioning work on Ireland’s first indigenous gas wells on PSE Kinsale Energy’s gas fields in the Celtic Sea.
Well-Safe Solutions secures $33.6 million investment
Well abandonment services provider Well-Safe Solutions has secured a £26 million ($33.6 million) investment to fund the next phase of the company’s growth plan.
THREE60 ENERGY takes duty holder role at DNO’s UK assets
THREE60 ENERGY has won a multi-million-pound contract to deliver Duty Holder services for DNO’s two assets in the UK continental shelf.
DeepOcean and Enpro deliver attic oil recovery project for Shell
Subsea contractor DeepOcean has completed the attic oil recovery project for Shell in the North Sea. According to DeepOcean, the recent campaign on Brent Bravo concrete structure wrapped up with no safety incidents, ahead of schedule and within budget. The project management occurred between the Dee
Morrison wins GoM decom work with Hoactzin
Louisiana-based contractor Morrison has won a contract from Hoactzin for a turnkey decommissioning project in shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Specifically, Morrison will be responsible for the total field decommissioning for the six structures within the Hoactzin facility. “What we can provide
DOF Subsea nets new Asia Pacific deals
Oslo-listed DOF Subsea has secured two contracts in the Asia Pacific region, securing backlog for the onshore team and offshore fleet. The first project involves saturation diving campaign. It will see the vessel Skandi Singapore deployed for 3 to 4 weeks, starting early Q4 2020. The second award is
Mermaid enters Thai decommissioning joint venture
Offshore vessel provider Mermaid Maritime has entered into a joint venture with Meitech to enhance offshore transport, installation, and decommissioning capabilities in Thailand.
Eni’s Woollybutt field ‘a threat to safety’ after piece of equipment emerges on sea surface
Australian offshore regulator NOPSEMA has started an investigation into an incident involving a piece of equipment on Eni’s Woollybutt offshore field, which emerged from the depths of 50 meters subsea to the ocean surface.
Petrojarl Banff FPSO reaches UK port ahead of recycling
UK’s Kishorn Port has welcomed the Petrojarl Banff FPSO for temporary mooring while its owner is looking for a suitable location for recycling.