Decommissioning
Decommissioning plan for Shell’s Kingfisher field under assessment
UK authorities are assessing the plan for the decommissioning of Shell’s Kingfisher installations and fifteen associated infield pipelines.
Archer picked as sole provider of downhole services on Gyda P&A campaign
Archer has been awarded the fishing, milling & wellbore cleaning services for Repsol Norge on the Gyda platform located offshore Norway.
Sapura Energy bags nearly $180 million in new deals
Sapura Energy has been awarded several new contracts for its Engineering and Construction division, with a combined value of approximately $179.7 million.
Green light to Ineos for Cavendish field decommissioning plan
UK authorities have approved Ineos’ plan for the removal of the Cavendish platform and associated pipelines located in the UK southern North Sea.
UK approves plan for removal of floaters from North Sea fields
UK authorities have approved the plan for the removal of the Petrojarl Banff FPSO and Apollo Spirit FSO from Canadian Natural Resources’ Banff and Kyle fields in the UK sector of the Central North Sea.
Petrofac kicks off well decommissioning job in UK
Petrofac’s Engineering & Production Services business has begun the activity on its previously awarded well decommissioning contract for the Rubie and Renee fields located off the UK.
First steel cut for mega jack-up Voltaire
Jan De Nul has started the construction of its next-generation jack-up installation vessel Voltaire with a steel cutting ceremony at the Cosco Shipping Shipyard (Nantong) in China. The Voltaire is specifically designed to transport, lift and install offshore wind turbines, transition pieces, and fou
Low oil prices could play pivotal role in boosting decommissioning spending, Rystad says
With few profitable investment alternatives, operators are now likely to increase spending in decommissioning work, according to Rystad Energy.
Maersk Supply Service gets subsea removal task for Dunlin Alpha platform
Maersk Supply Service has secured a contract by Fairfield Betula Limited for the removal of the Dunlin Alpha platform’s subsea conductors and guide frames.
GALLERY: Giant Sleipnir vessel wraps up decommissioning campaign for ConocoPhillips
Earlier this month, Heerema Marine Contractors’ giant semi-submersible crane vessel Sleipnir completed its first decommissioning campaign of the season.
Woodside makes plans to abandon three Australian wells
Australian energy company Woodside has submitted a decommissioning plan for subsea infrastructure no longer required for production activities from the Echo Yodel field offshore Australia.
Perenco files decommissioning plan for four Amethyst topsides
Oil and gas company Perenco has submitted its draft decommissioning programs for four Amethyst gas field topsides to the UK authorities.
Fugro secures work on Well-Safe Guardian rig
Fugro has won an initial three-year contract with UK-based decommissioning service provider Well-Safe Solutions. Fugro will deliver its marine-based solution onboard the Well-Safe Guardian semi-submersible rig. The contract will see Fugro supplying and supporting remotely operated vehicle (ROV) serv
Green light for Chrysaor’s decommissioning plan for Ganymede platform topsides
Chrysaor’s decommissioning program for its Ganymede platform topsides, which is located on the Jupiter area in the UK sector of the North Sea, has been approved by UK authorities.