Study Targets Improved Subsea Mattress Salvage
the project, which commenced in February 2015 and saw Jee partner with DNS and Zero Waste Scotland (ZWS), was to identify new solutions for subsea mattress removal which would work without diver interventions during the lift procedure, resulting in improved safety and reduced costs. Nigel Jenkins, DNS Chief Executive explains the background to the contract, “This project was implemented in direct response to our operator member requests and Jee’s findings have been eagerly anticipated. Mattress removal can add significant costs to decommissioning projects hence we are keen
Decommissioning Event to Address Industry Challenges
plans and learn about suppliers’ innovative products and solutions. The suppliers in attendance will explore how business opportunities can be optimised by contributing to the Maximising Economic Recovery strategy through efficient decommissioning practice. Decom North Sea chief executive, Nigel Jenkins, explains the importance of attending Decom Offshore: “The third Decom Offshore conference sees the North Sea oil and gas industry dealing with some very challenging times. The aim of this interactive event is to bring both operators and the supply chain together to investigate the
Decommissioning Training Course Returns to Aberdeen
and factors involved throughout the whole process.” “Decom North Sea nurtures the skills that are the lifeblood of innovation and decommissioning. At our core is a drive to safely reduce decommissioning costs and reduce the liability for tax payers and future generations,” said Nigel Jenkins, chief executive of Decom North Sea. “We have a very clear strategy that is built upon fundamental elements: informing all our stakeholders, learning, collaborating and improving. This training course illustrates our commitment to ensuring we have a number of well-resourced activities focusing
Will You Make the Most of North Sea Decommissioning?
;At Decom North Sea’s next lunch and learn, we will explain in more detail our direct involvement in this area and the wide range of other services that we provide in order to support operators, contractors and suppliers involved in the decommissioning process.“ DNS chief executive, Nigel Jenkins looks forward to welcoming members and non-members along to the event. He believes that these events are instrumental is spreading the word of DNS’ capability as the era of decommissioning gathers momentum: “The recent Wood Review and Scottish Government Total Value Add report highlighted
Seath Takes Over as Decom North Sea GM
, strategic development and risk and regulatory management are top of the agenda. With a background in academic research and consultancy, Seath spent 14 years with drinks giant Diageo, before taking responsibility for commercial business development at the University of St Andrews. DNS CEO Nigel Jenkins said, “Karen holds an impressive range of skills which will prove invaluable in her new role. Her experience in building collaborative partnerships, management of stakeholder relationships at all levels and her focus on strategic policy development and solutions ensures that she has the
Decom North Sea Hosts Lunch and Learn
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
Decom North Sea Appoints New Chief Executive
The Board of Directors at Decom 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
February 2024
