CODA - Centre of Decommissioning Australia

As we begin to wind down for the year, we want to wish you, your teams, and your loved ones a safe and joyous festive season, from all of us at CODA.

CEO Francis Norman was pleased to formally present this certificate to Steve Irvine of GOWell today, who emerged as the winner of our second Xplore #decommissioning challenge.   A big thank you again to the challenge owner and all the participants who contributed to making Xplore, and the entire process a remarkable success. We'll be back in the new year with our next decommissioning challenge!

Our #Decommissioning Waste Facilities Database is now live! Take a look at the most comprehensive overview of Australia's #waste management facilities and their capabilities! The Waste Facilities Database is an interactive online platform that enables users to explore facilities' locations, capabilities, and licenses. It specifically focuses on those that can process decommissioning waste streams, such as #hydrocarbons, #mercury, #NORMS, and #PFAS-contaminated materials. The database consolidates data from public domain sources and surveys of waste facilities, making it the most comprehensive resource for the Australian decommissioning sector. Explore the Database on our website: https://lnkd.in/gezVaWbz

The first 24 speakers for next year’s D&A AUS #decommissioning & abandonment conference have been announced! https://lnkd.in/gip9ebjP Highlights include yours truly, Australian Institute of Marine Science, Chevron Australia, Department of Industry, Science and Resources, ExxonMobil, NOPSEMA, Northern Territory Government of Australia, and Woodside Energy, making it the best lineup yet! If you want to see the full agenda, pre-request the brochure and it will be shared as soon as it’s ready! The final speakers will be announced in the new year – if you want to be one of them reach out to Erin Fox today on efox@offsnet.com Offshore Network Ltd.

Our latest #decommissioning #webinar is now available! Hosted by Francis Norman, this webinar explores critical advancements in well integrity and plugging and abandonment (P&A) for decommissioning, featuring insights from the SFI SWIPA (Subsurface Well Integrity, Plugging & Abandonment) team. Our expert presenters, including Harald Linga, Nils Opedal, HAZZAZ BIN YOUSUF, Sissel Viig, and Victor Nogueira Lima, share their latest research on testing the robustness of well barrier materials, leakage monitoring using tracers, considerations for settled barite in P&A, and effective placement of barrier materials. Watch the entire session here: https://lnkd.in/g_GNZJWx

CODA is delighted to see the signing of a partnership agreement between the Australian and UK governments to strengthen collaboration on #offshore #decommissioning. This agreement signals a significant opportunity to exchange knowledge, share technologies, and build stronger supply chains across both regions. We look forward to working with industry and government to support this shared vision. The agreement was signed by the Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia, Madeleine King, and the UK Department for Business and Trade Minister for Services, Small Businesses and Exports, Gareth Thomas MP. Read the joint statement: https://lnkd.in/gRF_5rNH

Today, we proudly celebrate our third year of independently serving as Australia's peak body for #decommissioning. This milestone reflects how far we’ve come, growing to a 130+ partner organisation. We are incredibly grateful for the support of our partners and everyone we’ve had the privilege to collaborate and work with along the way. Your contributions, insights, and shared commitment have been instrumental in shaping our journey and advancing decommissioning in Australia. Here’s to continued growth, collaboration, and progress in the years ahead. Thank you for being part of this journey with us!

CODA welcomes the release, by the federal Minister for Resources the Hon Madeleine King, of Australia’s Offshore Resources #Decommissioning Roadmap. Having a clear framework that outlines the plans of the Australian government to support the maturing of the offshore decommissioning industry is a vital step forward for the sector's growth. We’re excited to see how this roadmap will help shape a sustainable, innovative, and collaborative industry. CODA looks forward to working closely with the government, our partners, and the broader supply chain to strengthen Australia’s decommissioning capabilities. View the roadmap at https://lnkd.in/gjpu_w99

A big congratulations to GOWell, the winners of our second Xplore challenge, which focused on solutions for the remote detection of hydrocarbons below environmental plugs in temporarily abandoned wells, with the aim of improving the safety and cost-effectiveness of final well abandonment. All submissions were carefully evaluated against criteria such as innovation, feasibility, technology readiness, and potential for prototype development. After thorough consideration, GOWell’s acoustic pulse tool concept was selected as the top solution, demonstrating great potential to deliver critical information on the presence or absence of fluid build-up below cement plugs and has a viable pathway to prototype and commercial development.. CODA and the challenge owner would like to thank everyone who submitted their innovative ideas and engaged with the process. Stay tuned for our next Xplore challenge—coming in Q1 2025 to tackle another real-world #decommissioning issue!

We have one more #oilandgas #decommissioning webinar for you in 2024! Join us to explore the latest developments in SFI SWIPA (Subsurface Well Integrity, Plugging & Abandonment) research. Hosted by CEO Francis Norman, Harald Linga (SWIPA Director) will provide an overview of SWIPA and its current projects, alongside leading researchers Nils Opedal, HAZZAZ BIN YOUSUF, Sissel Viig, and Victor Nogueira Lima. Together, they will share insights into: - Robustness testing of well barrier materials. - P&A aspects on settled barite. - Leakage monitoring of plugged wells with tracers. - Insights into barrier materials and their placement. Register now for this free webinar and gain insights directly from leading researchers - https://lnkd.in/gN3zaXRD