Decom North Sea Hosts Lunch and Learn

Decom North Sea (DNS) is unique – it is the only organization dedicated to bringing operators, the supply chain and other stakeholders together to collaborate, innovate and uncover efficient solutions for offshore asset decommissioning.  

Hundreds of industry professionals have benefited from this ethos by attending DNS’ program of regular Lunch and Learn sessions. This month’s session takes place on Wednesday 20 August, at Doubletree by Hilton, Aberdeen from 12 – 2pm and will include topical presentations from power generation specialists Aggreko, global service company Baker Hughes and environmental consultancy ENVIRON. All three speakers will share with DNS members their vision for the future of the decommissioning industry – highlighting where existing processes can be tailored to suit decommissioning, new concepts specifically designed for the industry and where cross-sector learning can be beneficial.

Aggreko will provide DNS members with an overview of their services to the oil and gas industry, with specific focus upon decommissioning activity and previous experience, whilst Baker Hughes will explain its expertise in providing project managed resources and expertise to ensure an innovative and cost effective well abandonment. International environmental, health, safety and sustainability consultancy ENVIRON will show how a more innovative approach to environmental management will bring benefits to the industry.

Nathan Swankie, Senior Manager at ENVIRON, said: “As decommissioning starts to ramp up, there are significant opportunities to make the environmental management aspects more innovative, better integrated and ultimately more cost effective.

"By engaging with DNS we hope to promote debate and new thinking on matters such as EIA consultation, embedded mitigation and baseline data requirements. We are also keen to share EIA lessons learnt from other sectors and regions to show how this process can become more efficient and effective for all concerned.”

DNS chief executive, Nigel Jenkins is looking forward to the event: “Our Lunch and Learn sessions are an integral part of the DNS strategy to ensure that our members and other individuals have a regular opportunity to hear from experienced companies and bodies who have a relevant, potentially un-thought of, perspective on the decommissioning industry. With the added bonus of its reputation as an excellent networking opportunity, I am proud of the way in which our Lunch and Learn program has established itself within the sector and look forward to seeing it develop even further.”