Opening the Offshore Decommissioning Conference 2026, this session launches OEUK’s Decommissioning Report 2026 and discusses this year’s opportunities, ideas, successes and challenges.

Join us to hear practical examples of where being connected for delivery has added tangible value to decommissioning programmes across the UKCS from both operators and the supply chain.

The OEUK Decommissioning Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) has become a widely recognised standard both in the UK and internationally. It has transformed how the industry communicates and benchmarks decommissioning projects, helping to drive greater efficiency. To achieve excellence, attention must be given to every component of the WBS.

Exploring the latest innovations shaping the future of decommissioning, this session will see supply chain companies sharing real-world examples of new technologies, digital tools and engineering solutions being deployed across the UKCS and beyond.

This session provides an overview of the global decommissioning landscape, exploring economic drivers, basin maturity and market capacity. It begins with a series of perspectives from across the global industry, covering decommissioning market outlooks, risk-based decision making, regulatory enablement, and large-scale project execution. A UK Continental Shelf perspective highlights key challenges including pipeline liabilities, financial assurance, and supply chain constraints. These insights set the stage for a panel discussion bringing together diverse international and UK perspectives to debate practical solutions, challenge conventional thinking, and identify actions that can improve decommissioning delivery. The session aims to provide insights into pragmatic decision making, effective regulatory frameworks, realistic pipeline strategies, and global good practices that can enhance the efficiency of UKCS decommissioning programmes.