Petrofac will execute the three-year project over two phases: first the preparations onboard the platform, then on the Saipem 7000 for the actual removal campaign. The scope of Petrofac’s contract includes module separation, lift point inspection, lift point installation, riser and caisson severing.
Nick Shorten, Chief Operating Officer of Petrofac’s Asset Solutions business said: “As our sector pursues cleaner sources of energy, decommissioning is a key enabler for the transition.
“[By] supporting Saipem and their customer, we look forward to leveraging our knowledge of North Sea operations and service provision, and 20 years of decommissioning experience to deliver a safe and predictable program that can serve as a case study for the North Sea’s transition.”