Offshore Platform Decommissioning Process

Sep 09, 2026

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01. Site Assessment

Assess the site. Understand the structure. Identify the risks.

We assess the offshore platform structure, water depth, site conditions, existing facilities, and potential project risks. The collected information provides a solid basis for the removal plan.

 

Key Focus

Platform structure assessment

Site and water depth survey

Existing facilities

Risk identification

 

 

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02. Design

Turn site information into a safe and practical removal plan.
Based on the site assessment, our engineering team develops a project-specific decommissioning and removal plan. The design covers cutting methods, lifting operations, equipment selection, transportation, safety, and project scheduling.

 

Key Focus 

Removal method

Cutting and lifting plan

Equipment selection

Transportation planning

Safety and environmental planning

 

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03. Execution

From engineering design to controlled offshore operations.
Our team carries out the removal work according to the approved project plan. Depending on the structure and site conditions, operations may include subsea cutting, structural dismantling, lifting, separation, and transportation.

For demanding structural cutting applications, a Diamond Wire Saw can be selected as part of the cutting solution based on project requirements.

 

Key Equipment

Pipe Cutting & Beveling Equipment
For accurate pipe cutting and beveling during dismantling and modification operations.

Subsea Cutting Equipment
Designed for structural separation and subsea removal operations.

Flange Facing Equipment
For precision machining and preparation of flange faces.

Lifting & Handling Equipment
Supporting the lifting, handling, and transportation of removed structures and components.

Equipment selection is based on project requirements, structure type, site conditions, and operating environment.
 

Typical Operations 

Subsea cutting

Structural dismantling

Lifting operations

Component separation

Offshore transportation

 

 

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04. Recovery

Recover, sort, reuse, and recycle.
After removal, recovered structures and equipment are transported to designated facilities for inspection and sorting. Suitable materials can be reused or recycled, while other materials are handled through appropriate disposal procedures.

Where required, Diamond Wire Saw cutting can support efficient separation of large or complex structures during the recovery stage.

 

Key Focus 

Structure recovery

Equipment recovery

Material sorting

Reuse and recycling

Responsible disposal

 

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