The document provides an overview and highlights from a report on offshore decommissioning in the Gulf of Mexico in 2012-2013. It discusses factors like new regulations impacting the industry and increased oversight following the Deepwater Horizon incident. It also reviews the decommissioning market in 2011, comparing actual activity levels to previous predictions. The report will examine the effect of new regulations and how the market has changed from 2011. It is aimed at management, operations, engineering, and sales professionals to inform business planning and strategy.
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The decommissioning market was certainly a busy one in 2011. The lack of severe hurricanes in the
2011 season minimized the number of evacuations and consequent interruption to offshore operations. In
addition, weather downtime, although erratic early on, was minimal particularly from June through September.
This made contracting simpler and enabled many operators to select lump sum with an option on downtime
due to a named storm. Given the lack of named storms that entered the Gulf of Mexico (GOM), this strategy
has proved cost effective. Technology has advanced compared with previous years and tooling has become
more reliable, enabling ef cient turnaround on salvage projects. The cost of decommissioning platforms was
kept down by a few operators undertaking campaigns as part of their business strategy.
More regulation was enacted through 2011, resulting in much more oversight by
the US government on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil and gas operations.
Gulf of Mexico Oil & Gas
Decommissioning Market Report 2012-13 The aim of these new regulations is to hold operators accountable for safety
and the environment, with tougher civil penalties for violations. Operators must
Analysis of the decommissioning market in 2011, forecasted
demand and best practice to improve your business planning,
reduce cost and optimize your resources. now demonstrate active procedures and processes in place for safety and the
environment, covering a broad range of offshore activities. These regulations
stem from or have been accelerated by the Deepwater Horizon incident of
April 2010 and are primarily targeted at drilling operations; however, they apply
to all oil and gas operations in the GOM OCS. Compliance with regulatory
requirements is now mandatory and operators must demonstrate this for all
OCS oil and gas operations via documentation, hazard analysis and job safety
analysis. Although many operators followed the guidance of API RP 75, it was
not mandatory. Additional regulations have been enacted that provide far greater
detail on what is expected of oil and gas operators.
The 2012 decommissioning report will examine in detail the context of the new regulations and their effect
on the decommissioning industry in the GOM. In addition, the decommissioning market in 2011 will be
discussed and how this compares with predictions from 2010. Predictions for 2012 and 2013 will be based on
performance in 2012 and prior years, and compliance with the Idle Iron NTL.
Who should buy this report?
Management Chief Executive Of cers, Managing Directors
who are keen to ensure that their business planning is informed
by comprehensive analysis of the decommissioning market.
Operations Chief Operations Of cers, Product Managers who
seek best practice to ensure that the decommissioning process is
economical and improving continually through the expertise of their
peers.
Engineering Project Engineers, Directors of Engineering
who are seeking to keep up to date with the innovations of
competitors with a view to improve decommissioning techniques
and continually re ne their safety contingencies.
Sales VP of Sales, Sales Managers who need to know
the market drivers and companies active to ensure their sales
strategies are optimized.
Business Development Bids & Proposals Manager,
International Development Managers who need an independent
overview of the market and its participants to intelligently grow
their business opportunities.
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1 Market overview
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The predictions for 2011 reviewed
A consideration of the volume of decommissioning activities predicted in the GOM 2011 report and what has
subsequently affected these levels. This includes how operators proactive decommissioning campaigns were made
possible by the reduced level of hurricane activity in the region over the past two years.
2011 Market reviewed
Analysis of the level of decommissioning undertaken, including a consideration of the factors behind operators
decommissioning the highest number of platforms than any other year.
2 2011 Market in Detail
In-depth look at the decommissioning market in 2011 covering detailed analysis of what was decommissioned and how
operators improved on previous years performance. Primary research undertaken through surveying contractors in the
region to provide a thorough overview of the market.
Beyond 2011 predictions
2011 was certainly a busy year for decommissioning activity with the number of platforms salvaged far in excess
of predictions from 2010. Operators have continued to decommission platforms at an increased rate compared
to previous years with Apache Corporation alone decommissioning over 60 platforms in 2010. The active use
of a functioning SIM system has enabled a number of operators to develop decommissioning strategies and
concentrate resources utilizing decommissioning campaigns in addition to decommissioning platforms that
present high to very high risk.
3 New technologies
Technologies in the industry are continually being re ned with an enduring focus on improving engineering techniques to
increase reliability. Additionally, there are a number of areas where new technologies are being tested but yet to be proven
on a GOM OCS project. These could have a signi cant impact on the ef ciencies of decommissioning in the years ahead.
4 Ef鍖ciency / Resource Average platform decommissioning durations
Water Average Duration to
Discussion on how operators and contractors have utilized Platform Type
Depth (ft) Decommission (d)
ef ciencies to undertake a greater number of salvage projects Caisson 50 1-2
compared to previous years. A look at potential resource issues Braced Caisson 100 2
based on industry feedback and where salvage projects can be 4 Pile 150 3
more ef cient. 6 Pile 200 3->7
8 Pile 200 4->7
4 Pile 400 5->7
4 Pile 500 6->7
Table does not re ect the P&A of wells which are extremely variable)
5 Acquisition / Divestiture
A recap of asset operator shift in 2011 looks at the continuing trend of acquisition of GOM OCS assets by the independents.
Details of the acquisitions are provided and how the operator eet number shave changed.
6 Best practice and Lessons Learned
Service Providers
Interviews and case studies with three of the biggest Integrated Service Providers in the region, to consider what is best
practice and the lessons learnt when decommissioning in the Gulf.
Operators
What is world class decommissioning? Where can cost ef ciencies be made in tackling offshore platforms? The
perspective of operators considering their decommissioning.
7 Market Forecast and Future Growth
A look at present trends and prediction on future decommissioning market taking in to account factors such as
resource, number of assets to decommission, improved ef ciency and contracting strategy. An in depth examination of
salvage campaign strategy and implementation of methods for ef cient use of resources and salvage project planning.
Average number of platforms predicted to be decommissioned per year between 2011-16 = 150
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(SEMS) that will follow the guidance of API RP 75. In this chapter, the changes in the regulatory landscape are
considered and the impact on decommissioning in the region.
SEMS
What is SEMS? The SEMS requirement affects practically all-offshore operations from drilling activities to lifting point
certi cation. In this chapter, the impact on your decommissioning activities, including cost reduction, personnel safety
and the environment are discussed in more detail
SEMs
To ensure their compliance operators are requiring contractors to provide documentation and evidence for satisfying
key areas of the SEMS such as safety and environmental performance with written safe work practices. Directly
SEMS is requiring all contractors to have Operating Procedures and a Mechanical Integrity Plan that accompany
all supplied equipment in addition to a Hazard Analysis. Contractors may adopt sections from an operators SEMS
program but the operator and contractor must document agreed policies.
SIMS
API 2SIM is imminently due to be issued as guidance for the implementation of a Structural Integrity Management system.
BOEM have stated greater oversight of operators and use of a SIM system to not only manage a eet of platforms but also to
implement decommissioning strategy as part of the SIM system.
9 Industry Learnings
A concise, considered summary of the industry as 2012 begins, including SIM and API 2SIM, and their impact and
in uence on decommissioning strategies.
10 Ree鍖ng
A brief look at 2011 ree ng projects by operator, asset type and water depth. Comparison to ree ng trends in previous
years and predictions for 2012.
23.3% of all reefed platforms are located in a water depth between 150 200 metres
The second most commonly reefed structure is an 8-pile Jacket, with 100 structures reefed by December 2011.
In 2009, 2010 and 2011at least 25 structures reefed each year
11 References
Methodology
The 2012 decommissioning report has utilized contractors in the decommissioning market and their
extensive research, experience and expertise from observations on market performance, dif culties
operators and contractors to generate a concise in performing the work and establishing base line
picture of the decommissioning market in the GOM performance.
OCS.
Analysis of the latest data covering the GOM
A key element of this years report is a detailed OCS eet of platforms and structures reefed in
review and analysis of the changing regulatory 2011 yields many interesting facts and the data
requirements that have broadened mandated is presented in a number of ways to help readers
regulations when undertaking operations on the understand potential impact on business decisions
GOM OCS. The research includes analysis of data and market forces. Trends are presented to help
obtained from BOEM, industry and other public forecast future decommissioning work load in to
domain data as well as input from the Texas and 2012 and 2013 and the potential additional demand
Louisiana ree ng programs. on decommissioning resources.
For the 2012 decommissioning report a cross A combination of data analysis, market research and
section of operators and contractors have review of the latest regulatory regime yields potential
been interviewed or invited to ll out an online strategic business drivers that can signi cantly
questionnaire to provide greater detail and lower risk to both the environment and increase
understanding from their respective ends of the safety of personnel. In addition, operators can learn
decommissioning market. Their input provides how signi cant lowering of costs and risk can be
invaluable insight in to best practice, new achieved by catching up on industry trends and
technologies, resource availability and case changes in regulations that ultimately bene t the
studies. Of particular interest is the experience of GOM oil and gas industry.
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Welcome 8 Market Challenges / Regulations
About DecomWorld & Biography of the author 9 Decommissioning challenges
Industry Review
9.1 Regulations
Acknowledgements 9.2 Deepwater
Index of Figures and Tables 9.3 Safety and Environmental Management
Abbreviations 9.4 Structural Integrity Management
Mandated Changes
Executive Summary
Status of API 2SIM
1 Introduction Impact / In鍖uence
Strategy / Mitigation
2 Methodology
10 Future Growth and Direction 2012-2014
3 Market Overview
11 Idle Iron NTL Simpli鍖ed
3.1 Predictions for 2011 reviewed
3.2 2011 Market overview 12 Industry Learning
3.3 Decommissioning overview.
13 Ree鍖ng
4 Acquisition / Divestiture
TARP / LARP
5 New Technologies Statistics
Save The Blue Initiative
6 Best Practice and Lessons Learned
References
7 Market Forecast
Contractor Lists
Index of Tables and 鍖gures
Tables Figures
Table 1 Structures Decommissioned and % of GOM Figure 1 Distribution of Survey Responses by Job Function
Structures Decommissioned from 2000 through 2011
Figure 2 GOM Number of Installed and Decommissioned
Table 2 % Change of Installed, Decommissioned and Platforms from 1943 through 2011
Remaining Platforms Based on Remaining Fleet in the
GOM from 2000 through 2011 Figure 3 GOM Number Decommissioned Platforms from
BOEMRE & BOEM Data 1995 through 2011
Table 3 Decommissioned Platforms by Operator over the Last
Decade Figure 4 Percentage of GOM Structures Decommissioned each
Year from 1970 through 2011
Table 4 Average Platform Decommissioning Durations
Figure 5 Structures Decommissioned and % of GOM
Table 5 Recent Acquisitions by Black Elk Energy Structures Decommissioned from 2000 through 2011
Table 6 Decommissioned GOM Fixed Type Structures in Figure 6 Trend of Installed and Decommissioned Platforms in
Water Depth Greater than 500ft the GOM
Table 7 GOM Fixed Type Structures in Water Depth Greater Figure 7 % Change of Installed, Decommissioned and
than 500 ft Remaining Platforms Based on Remaining Fleet in the
GOM from 2000 through 2011
Table 8 Sample Key Considerations for Platform Ree ng
Candidacy Figure 8 Top 6 Number of Decommissioned Platforms by
Operator over the Last Decade
Table 9 GOM Platform Distribution by Type and Operator
Figure 9 2011 Decommissioned Market by Operator
Table 10 GOM Platform Distribution by Water Depth
Figure 10 Distribution of Deep Water Fixed Platforms in GOM
Table 11 GOM Borehole Status as of December 9th 2011 with API 2INT-MET Zoning
Table 12 GOM Expired or Terminated Leases - Borehole Figure 11 LARP Ree ng Trend by Year
Distribution by Region
Figure 12 LARP Reef Top 20 Number of Donations by Operator
Table 13 GOM Expired or Terminated Leases - Borehole
Distribution by Water Depth Figure 13 LARP Reef Donations by Platform Type
Table 14 Idle Iron NTL Simpli ed Figure 14 LARP Reef Donations by Platform Origin Water Depth
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