Decom Offshore 2014: New Chairman
conference.” Bringing over 30 years’ industry experience to his new role, conference attendees can look forward to hearing Callum’s thoughts regarding the future of decommissioning and the vast opportunities for collaboration and new business opportunities that surround it. Brian Nixon, DNS chief executive, said: “We are delighted to announce Callum’s election to post of Chairman. We have hugely valued his input as a Board Director from the Operators’ perspective and look forward to continuing to benefit from his impressive depth of knowledge and experience
Decom North Sea Appoints New Chief Executive
North Sea (DNS), the offshore oil and gas decommissioning forum, announced the appointment of a new chief executive to lead the organization as it further strengthens its position as the representative body for the decommissioning industry. Nigel Jenkins will take up the post on July 1 and replaces Brian Nixon, who is retiring after playing an instrumental role in establishing DNS as the voice of the decommissioning sector. Jenkins' previous roles include board leadership positions with AMEC and AECOM and most recently as board director with KDC Contractors, which has a long and successful track
Decommissioning Body 2014 Course Schedule
consisting of three course leaders with more than 105 years of decommissioning experience among them, the two-day course is aimed at anyone working in, connected to or with an interest in decommissioning, including operators, contractors, regulators, NGOs and the financial services sector. Brian Nixon, Chief Executive of DNS, said, “We were thrilled with the early reception to our course and look forward to growing our reach this year as we expand to other parts of the UK. The course provides fantastic opportunities for industry newcomers, as well as those currently working in the sector
UK Energy Minister To Attend Decommissioning Event
future regulatory changes, while AMEC’s technical director Evan Williams will focus on the jobs and economic growth arguments. Other presentations will cover health & safety, innovation, jacket & subsea infrastructure removal and entry barriers. DNS Chief Executive Brian Nixon said: “We welcome the fact the UK energy minister is attending and recognizes the growing importance of the decommissioning sector.’’ He added: “Each session will cover the major health, safety, environmental, technical and execution challenges being faced by operators
Decommissioning Industry Body Welcomes Increased Certainty for Sector
expenditure in the North Sea forecast to top £1billion within a few years, DNS had called for the Budget to provide long-term certainty. The forum has more than 200 members drawn from across the full spectrum of the industry including operators and contractors. DNS Chief Executive Brian Nixon said, “The Chancellor’s confirmation of tax relief through Decommissioning Relief Deeds will help ease one of the greatest concerns facing the North Sea industry and lead to investment and ultimately more jobs. “Once assets have been recognized as nearing the end of their
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