EnQuest, Dana Petroleum, Neo Energy, and Petrogas—have initiated a flurry of new tenders for decommissioning projects.
EnQuest is at the forefront with four decommissioning projects. The company’s work on the Heather field includes a sub-£25 million contract for seabed clearance and debris removal, with a revised tender date of January 1, 2026. EnQuest is also exploring options to decommission four wells across its Alma Galia, Don, and Broom fields.
Dana Petroleum is seeking contractors for its Western Isles decommissioning project. The company intends to hire rigs for a planned 80-day period in 2027 to perform reservoir isolation on seven wells split between the Barra and Harris fields.
Neo Energy has issued a tender valued at over £25 million to plug and abandon 19 subsea wells across its Donan, Balloch, and Lochranza fields. This work is set to begin in the first quarter of 2026, with the tender scheduled for release on December 31, 2025.
Petrogas is also contributing to the activity with three contracts for its Abbey and Baker Fields. One major contract, valued at over £25 million, covers subsea EPIC work and has a tender date of November 30, 2025. Two smaller contracts, both under £25 million, will provide pre-FEED and FEED engineering services, with tender releases planned for September 1, 2025, and October 1, 2025, respectively.
CNOOC has also announced its potential well intervention plans for 2026. The company is offering 31 tenders for activities such as logging, repairs, and surveillance across the Scott, Buzzard, and Golden Eagle fields. The work is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026, with no specific contract values provided.
This simultaneous activity in both decommissioning and new energy projects underscores the ongoing transition and evolving priorities within the North Sea’s offshore industry.
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