Awarded decommissioning contract on UK continental shelf
AF Gruppen has received a letter of award for a decommissioning contract from Scaldis Salvage & Marine Contractors NV. The project will involve the engineering and offshore preparation, of 3 bridge linked platforms for removal on the UK continental shelf. The agreement has an estimated value of 100-125 MNOK excluding VAT.
The engineering will start imminently with offshore preparation activities planned for Q2 2026. The weight of the topside structures is approximately 6,500 metric tonnes.
"We are very pleased to have been awarded this project by Scaldis Salvage & Marine Contractors NV. In cooperation with both Scaldis and their client, we look forward to starting this important work. In this project, we will survey, engineer, and prepare the three topsides for removal by reverse installation. This represents an important deepening of the relationship with Scaldis, with the scope firmly anchored within one of our core competencies, the award is recognition of our significant track record in delivering safe and efficient offshore solutions in the decommissioning market," says Lars Myhre Hjelmeset, EVP Offshore at AF Gruppen.
Contacts
Lars Myhre Hjelmeset
Tel:+ 47 970 39 084LarsMyhre.Hjelmeset@afgruppen.noAmund Tøftum
Tel:+47 920 26 712Amund.Toftum@afgruppen.noImages
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