Offshore oil and gas decommissioning – Technologies

This report explores technologies and career opportunities associated with the decommissioning of Australian offshore oil and gas (OO&G) facilities.

A large number of Australian offshore oil and gas facilities are increasingly reaching the end of their service life. Decommissioning of these facilities represents a gradually increasing burden on the offshore industry and is expected to cost the nation in excess of AUD $61 billion1 over the next 50 years.

The report features a technology horizon scan for current and emerging technologies that can directly and indirectly support the decommissioning process over the next 30 years along the value chain. Australia’s research strengths and gaps were also explored, with recommendations and national priorities put forward to support the decommissioning sector.