AF Gruppen and Heerema Marine Contractors win UK North Sea platform decommissioning contract
Type: Partnership · Technology: Oil Gas · Country: United Kingdom · Announced: 2026-07-16
AF Gruppen, through its subsidiary AF Offshore Decom, and Heerema Marine Contractors secured a contract to provide engineering, preparation, removal and disposal services for a UK Continental Shelf platform. The contract covers the removal of topside facilities weighing approximately 38,500 tonnes, with offshore surveys to start immediately and detailed engineering over the next six years. The topsides will be removed in a multi‑year offshore campaign and later transported to AF Environmental Base Vats in Norway for dismantling, recycling and disposal over an eight‑year period. The award highlights the consortium’s strong North Sea track record and expands their capabilities in large‑scale decommissioning projects. The deal underscores the growing demand for safe and efficient decommissioning solutions as aging offshore oil and gas assets are retired. No financial terms were disclosed, and the parties did not name any advisors in the announcement.
Counterparties
- AF Offshore Decom (Partner)
- AF Gruppen (Parent Company)
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