Overview of the decommissioning

of concrete GBS

The 11th NPF North Sea Decommissioning Conference

Solstrand, 15.2.2011

Erle Heggen Mæland

Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD)
 Decommissioning framework
Petroleum Act 1996
Decommissioning plan 2-5 years prior to expected end of production.

OSPAR Decision 98/3

Sets binding rules to be applied regarding disposal of offshore installations at sea.

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) guidelines

Guidelines regarding removal of offshore installations to ensure safety of navigation.

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 Authorities cooperation
Background
“Decommissioning of offshore installations”, The Climate and Pollution Agency,
May 2010/ translated February 2011.

NPD invited autumn 2010 the Climate and Pollution Agency and the Petroleum Safety Authority
(PSA) to cooperate in a joint study regarding decommissioning of concrete substructures on the NCS.

Study content
The project will study the technical, environmental and safety aspects regarding
 Refloating
 Leave in place
 Transportation
 Decommissioning onshore

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 NPD announcements

Publication of the report “Decommissioning of concrete GBS” at www.npd.no

On behalf of NPD Dr.techn.Olav Olsen has studied technical challenges regarding refloating and
transportation of fixed concrete substructures.

NPD will publish a request for a study at www.doffin.no

“ Technical challenges regarding transport to shore and decommissioning of concrete
substructures”. Budget is 500.000 inclusive VAT.

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Thank you for your attention