The OEUK Decommissioning Report 2025 offers a clear and authoritative view of decommissioning activity across the UK Continental Shelf. It sets out the latest data on spend, activity levels and regional trends, showing how the pace of decommissioning is accelerating as the basin responds to earlier cessation of production decisions, rising costs and wider political and economic pressures.
In 2024, annual decommissioning spend passed two billion pounds for the first time. Forecasts indicate that spending will continue to rise throughout the decade, reaching an average of almost three billion pounds a year. Wells remain the largest area of activity, while subsea removals, heavy lift operations and onshore dismantling are set to grow rapidly.
The report also highlights increasing competition for vessels, skilled people and specialist equipment as offshore wind activity expands, reinforcing the need for collaboration, efficient planning and a stable fiscal environment.
Accessing the Decommissioning Dashboard
The Decommissioning Dashboard provides OEUK members with exclusive insights into decommissioning trends and data.
- How to Access
Log in to your member account and go to Insights & Dashboards in the Member Dashboard.
- Log in here: Member Account Login
Note: Access is exclusive to OEUK members.
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