Decommissioning Insight 2016 - Oil & Gas UK

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.

• This is an increase of close to 37,500 tonnes compared to the 2015 report, as new projects are included for the first time.

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• The spread of activity again correlates with topside and substructure removal, peaking in 2021 at 28,200 tonnes.

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Figure 31: Forecast of Tonnage Coming Onshore for Recycling and Disposal in the Southern North Sea and Irish Sea

Increased Uncertainty in Forecasts

30,000

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25,000

5

20,000

15,000

6

10,000 Total Weight (Tonnes)

7

5,000

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2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: Oil & Gas UK

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Southern North Sea and Irish Sea Onshore Recycling and Disposal (Tonnes) 2016 to 2025 164,834

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