Conference Sessions

TECHNOLOGY EXTRAVAGANZA

Technology is a key component in any discussion around optimising the decommissioning process. NZTC will lead this session providing an update on the technology landscape while also showcasing examples with the most potential to positively impact the sector. In a dynamic style of presentation, NZTC will cover all aspects of decommissioning including technologies aimed at increasing safety and efficiency. 

* IN PERSON SESSION ONLY – A recording of the session will be available to virtual attendees in due course *

Tuesday 23 November

DECOMMISSIONING: WHERE ARE WE NOW?

After a testing couple of years for the industry, this session will take stock of the current state of affairs for the UK’s offshore energy industry. The session will discuss high level investment appetite, the energy transition and understand where decommissioning fits in a post-COVID world. This session is aimed at law-makers, regulators, market analysts, energy sector operators, supply chain businesses and finance communities and will appeal to those interested in understanding high level sentiment in the UK offshore industry.    

THE DECOMMISSIONING PICTURE 2021

As the nation and industry continues to navigate through the pandemic there is a keen focus on maintaining activity. Last year the industry worked hard to deliver decommissioning with many removal projects continuing despite the challenging  circumstances. However, not every project was delivered as planned and well decommissioning activity reduced. This session will look at the current decommissioning picture, giving an overview of upcoming activity, and highlighting initiatives to achieve a steady and sustainable decommissioning workload in the UK for operators and the supply chain.  

NET ZERO DECOM – A NEW REALITY OR A NEW OPPORTUNITY?

With the oil and gas industry firmly in the spotlight, this session will explore the implications of the climate emergency, COP26 and the net zero agenda on the future of decommissioning. The discussion will focus on the impacts of the net zero agenda on decommissioning programme & work scopes, future planning requirements, future skills and capabilities and on the emissions associated with decommissioning activities. The session will also explore the implications of the recently agreed North Sea Transition Deal (NSTD) for the wider decommissioning community in the UK. 

SUPPLY CHAIN: RESILIENCE, GROWTH AND COMPETING PRIORITIES

It’s an exciting time for the North Sea offshore energy industry, with key themes of the energy transition, digitalisation, cost effective, energy integration, and decommissioning all happening as we continue to focus on Maximising Economic Recovery from our UKCS oil and gas infrastructure.

All this brings huge opportunity for our resilient UK supply chain as we look towards a future of growth servicing a range of offshore industries. This session looks to explore these opportunities and competing priorities in detail.

OFFSHORE DECOMMISSIONING: LESSONS FROM MULTIPLE BASINS

The UK is an early mover in the global decommissioning market but we now have multiple basins shaping their own decommissioning markets and exporting lessons.

There are shared challenges around legislation, technology, business models and ways of working. There are also fundamental differences basin to basin, like regulation and fiscal policy, which could provide differing opportunity and risk profiles for companies operating different regions.

As each basin progress their own decommissioning liabilities, sharing and learning is vital for success.

BUSINESS BREAKFAST: ENERGY TRANSITION – CCUS AND REPURPOSING

The repurposing of existing infrastructure and the development of innovative CCUS and hydrogen technologies is key to delivering the UK’s net zero ambitions. In this business breakfast in person attendees will join an exploratory session highlighting the challenges and the opportunities available for the UK to be at the forefront of the energy transition. 

* IN PERSON SESSION ONLY – A recording of the session will be available to virtual attendees in due course *

MAKING THE UK DECOMMISSIONING CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

The industry response to the Government Call for Evidence to Strengthen the UK’s offshore Decommissioning Capability placed a number of actions on regulators and government bodies. These actions include the development of a global export strategy for the UK industry which will seek to maximise export potential for our ever developing supply chain.

This session will provide an update on progress since the call for evidence as we aim towards showcasing the UK as a global centre of excellence for decommissioning.

CONSIDERATION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN GLOBAL DECOMMISSIONING POLICIES

This session offers a unique outlook on global regulatory perspectives with the opportunity to engage in vibrant discussions with a variety of stakeholders. Topics will include comparisons of regulations, ecological considerations and innovative international projects.