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An Introduction to Offshore Oil and Gas Decommissioning

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Collaborator Testimonials

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David Leddingham
Technical Specialist
Claxton

“Decommissioning is an emerging market. By sharing experiences and best practices, there are so many efficiency gains to be had”

Graham Skinner, head of safety and policy at OEUK is sitting on a chair
Graham Skinner
Health and Safety Policy Manager
OEUK

“If you apply all the topics you’ve learned about, you have a real chance of an incredible success and to decommission safely”

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Ruth Thomas
Subsurface Manager
WellSafe Solutions
“Training material like this is really valuable in driving understanding and ultimately bringing down the cost of decommissioning”

Offshore Decommissioning: What You'll Learn

We help energy professionals transition into offshore decommissioning through computer-based training providing learners with:

Image descriptionA clear understanding of the full decommissioning lifecycle

Learn the core activities involved in decommissioning, how they connect across disciplines, and how decisions in one area impact cost, schedule, safety, and environmental outcomes across the full decommissioning lifecycle.

Why this matters:

You’ll be able to follow discussions more confidently, understand the context behind decisions, and contribute more effectively to decommissioning projects.

Learn the core activities involved in decommissioning, how they connect across disciplines, and how decisions in one area impact cost, schedule, safety, and environmental outcomes across the full decommissioning lifecycle.

Why this matters:

You’ll be able to follow discussions more confidently, understand the context behind decisions, and contribute more effectively to decommissioning projects.

Value for the Learner

Decommissioning is an emerging market and skill set. By developing your understanding, you can increase your value in your organisation and support career progression.

  • Learn a New Specialist Field: Offshore Decommissioning
  • Contribute more confidently in discussions
  • Better understand the industry, challenges and solutions
  • Perform more effectively in your role

Value for Organisations

Decommissioning is specialised and complex, where improving efficiency without compromising safety is critical. With Lean Decom you can transfer vital decommissioning knowledge to your team.

  • Enable employees to contribute more effectively
  • Reduce reliance on experienced team members to transfer knowledge
  • Reduce risk with more informed and aware team members

For New and Experienced Decom Professionals

  • Ideal for those new to decommissioning
  • Support specialists to understand how activities, risks, and disciplines interconnect

A Unique Learning Experience

  • Computer based training
  • Knowledge, best practices and lessons learned
  • Learn from industry experts
  • Understand cost-effective decommissioning

What Learners Say About Lean Decom

You Understand How Offshore Execution Actually Works

You can speak confidently about what really happens offshore.

Complex Topics Made Clear and Accessible

You grasp technical concepts quickly without feeling overwhelmed or lost in jargon.

Modular Style — Dip In and Out

Build practical knowledge around your existing workload without disrupting your schedule.

Learn From People Who Have Done the Work

Gain insight from real-world experience, giving you credibility and practical understanding.

Understand Consequences, Not Just Process

Develop commercial and risk awareness to better contribute to project success

Builds Confidence for the Transition

Feel prepared, capable, and ready to contribute meaningfully in decommissioning projects.

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Training Guided by Decommissioning Experts With Real-world and Diverse Experience

Teresa Munro the Decommissioning regulator at OPRED sitting on a chair

Teresa Munro

Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED)

Chief Operating Officer

Ricky Thomson

Ricky Thomson

Offshore Energies UK (OEUK)

Head of Decommissioning

Graham Skinner, head of safety and policy at OEUK is sitting on a chair

Graham Skinner

Offshore Energies UK (OEUK)

Health and Safety Policy Manager

Joe Leask Decommissioning Strategy Lead at BP sitting on a chair

Joe Leask

bp

Decommissioning Compliance & Strategy Manager

Will Black Decommissioning Project Manager sitting on a chair

Will Black

EnQuest

Decommissioning Project Manager

Ean Paul

EnQuest

Heather Wells Decommissioning Superintendent

Kevin McSweeney Topside Removal Specialist, sitting on a chair

Kevin McSweeney

TAQA

De-Commissioning Project Manager

Malcolm McCombie Decommissioning Specialist at TAQA sitting on a chair

Malcolm McCombie

TAQA

De-Commissioning Project Manager

Mark Wilson of TAQA sitting on a chair

Mark Wilson

TAQA

De-Commissioning Project Manager

Gemma Douglas, Disembarkation Specialist is sitting on a chair

Gemma Douglas

TAQA

Associate Project Engineer

Gareth Jones

Xodus

Chair of Decom Mission & Decommissioning Division Manager

Emma Dawson

Equinor

Principal Reservoir Geologist

Ruth Thomas Subsurface Specialist for Decommissioning sitting on a chair

Ruth Thomas

Well-Safe Solutions

Subsurface Manager

sitting on a chair

Lee Vettese

ASCO

UK BD Manager – Environmental & Decommissioning

Bryce read from DOF sitting on a chair

Bryce Read

DOF Subsea

Project Manager

Mike McHardy, Subsea Decommissioning Specialist sitting on a chair

Mike McHardy

DOF Subsea

Subsea Field Engineer

Nigel Melling Decommissioning Lead Sitting on a chair

Nigel Melling

Nexos

Head of Decommissioning

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David Ledingham

Claxton

Head of Projects

Decommissioning Training Course

Our expert-led training course provides a comprehensive introduction to offshore oil and gas decommissioning, covering the full work breakdown structure, regulation, commercial models, and operational best practice.

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On-Demand

Immediate access. No delays. Dip in and out whenever it suits your working schedule.

Mindset Matters

Decommissioning is specialised and complex, where improving efficiency without compromising safety is critical. Workforce inexperience is widely recognised as a key contributor to high decommissioning costs. With Lean Decom you can transfer vital decommissioning knowledge to your team.
  • Preparing for change
  • Cost efficiency
  • Safe execution
  • Shifting priorities

E-Learning

Addressing Decommissioning Challenges

Lean Decom has been developed in collaboration with members of the North Sea oil and gas decommissioning community, addressing the following challenges:

Cost Overruns and Inefficiency

Workforce Transition

Mindset Shift

Siloed Thinking

Inexperienced Workforce

E-Learning

Unique Decommissioning Awareness Training

Comprehensive

Covers the full decommissioning lifecycle.

Cost Efficiency Mindset

Links activities with lessons learned to drive efficiency.

Diverse Perspectives
Includes lessons from operators, supply chain, regulators, and trade bodies.
Accessible for All
Breaks down technical language to make learning accessible so everyone can learn effectively and work towards shared decommissioning goals.
Engaging Learning Style
Delivers modern, high-quality video learning to ensure high engagement.
Practitioner-Led
Guided by recognised authorities with extensive decommissioning experience.

Key Features

  • Expert-led, high quality engaging courses
  • Downloadable worksheets
  • Aligned to the OEUK work breakdown structure
  • Featuring leaders from UK regulators, oil and gas operators and supply chain specialists
  • Comprehensive information on the full offshore decommissioning lifecycle
  • Cost reduction techniques and strategies
  • Lessons learned
  • Safety awareness
  • Featuring real world decommissioning projects
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