Late life and decommissioning
Decommissioning
When an asset is identified for decommissioning, removal in a safe, efficient and environmentally sound manner is primary. With our extensively experienced Engineers, we will provide the engineering support, develop a strategy to fulfil the objective.
In preparing an early plan and base execution strategy for decommissioning of an asset, we can engineer and optimise to arrive at a robust solution, with favourable execution goals.
CEMA can provide an engineered strategy and proposed plans for assets not currently at the decommissioning phase, this can provide the owner with a approximate schedule and potential cost impact, allowing schedule and allocation of funds to be pre-allocated.
As an appointed engineering service provider for decommissioning scope, we will provide…
An execution strategy with and optimised program developed and engineered to meet all predefined objectives
Support of or management and revision of the Safety Case in line with the project plan
Engineering and design support services supporting modifications, assurance and de-risking scope to for removal work
Review or preparation of removal scope work packs, development of isolations strategy, lifting plans and technical authority support
Decommissioning solutions need to be highly-cost effective and developed specifically for each asset, one does not fit all.
We develop asset-specific strategies, aligned with our client objectives, ensuring a safe engineered solution, zero risk and environmentally structured.
Late life
At the final phase of the asset life cycle, the focus is on late life and decommissioning.
Our brownfield engineering activities range from studies to conceptual and detailed design, providing robust solutions ensuring high performing outcomes, to ensure the best possible gains from a late life asset.
Through early engagement of a producing asset, we can begin the journey towards an effective decommissioning initiative, at the same time we are focused on reducing operating costs, and where possible, extend the asset life and defer the decommissioning liability for as long as possible, developing a robust flexible plan for the assets final chapter.
With an engineering managed solution, we only provide achievable scheduled delivery dates for all activities, and direct interfaces between engineering and the customer, promotes a flexible and transparent working arrangement.
Focused to achieve
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Secure Storage
All model data is securely stored on an air gapped system, ensuring zero external accessibility.
fast and secure distribution
All PDMS models are distributed on encrypted drives, these will normally be delivered to the owner for distribution to any third party as required. Upon completion the information can be verified and modifications incorporated into the stored copy.
The primary copy will always be secure.
PDMS UPDATES
As-building services are available on the PDMS model and 2D deliverables if required, ensuring that all your information is up to date and readily available.
By maintaining the PDMS model, late life or decommissioning scopes have a strong foundation for fast and accurate work commencement.
Decommissioning and Environmental controlling legislation referenced from the gov.uk website
Environmental regulations and guidance on offshore oil and gas exploration and production, offshore gas unloading and storage and offshore carbon dioxide storage activities
Decommissioning programmes, including dates, locations, installations decommissioned, method of decommissioning and close-out reports where available.
The decommissioning of offshore oil and gas installations and pipelines on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS) is controlled through the
Owners of oil and gas installations and pipelines are required to decommission their offshore infrastructure at the end of a field’s economic life and the 1998 Act requires owners to set out the measures to decommission disused installations and/or pipelines in a decommissioning programme.
A decommissioning programme must identify all the items of equipment, infrastructure and materials that have been installed or drilled and describe the decommissioning solution for each.
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