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Southern North Sea and Irish Sea
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Over 164,800 tonnes are to come onshore for recycling and disposal in these regions between 2016 and 2025.
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This is an increase of close to 37,500 tonnes compared to the 2015 report, as new projects are included for the
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The spread of activity again correlates with topside and substructure removal, peaking in 2021 at 28,200 tonnes.
Figure 31: Forecast of Tonnage Coming Onshore for Recycling and Disposal
in the Southern North Sea and Irish Sea
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Total Weight (Tonnes)
Source: Oil & Gas UK
Increased Uncertainty
in Forecasts
Southern North Sea and Irish Sea Onshore Recycling and Disposal (Tonnes) 2016 to 2025
164,834