• James Fisher continues critical decommissioning operations offshore in the Gulf of Thailand as part of a major operators wider asset end of life campaign
• Awarded by a major offshore EPRD contractor, the multi-million pound contract includes the removal of 27 offshore jackets, utilising innovative technology, in-house equipment and expert personnel 
• Revolutionary cut verification technology proven to reduce cutting times by 50%, saving valuable project time

James Fisher Decommissioning, part of James Fisher and Sons PLC, had their contract with major contractor extended, making it the largest decommissioning project to date for the offshore decommissioning specialists. The multi-million-pound offshore decommissioning project will utilise world class, real time cutting verification technology to remove 27 dormant gas platforms.

James Fisher Decommissioning deployed its innovative verification system which allows for real-time monitoring of the cutting process, proven to reduce cutting times by 50%. The visualisation of each cut required during jacket removal ensures the operation is completed successfully first time and without the need to re-evaluate the initial cut, saving valuable project time.

The operation is bolstered by the team’s in-house decommissioning capabilities, expertise and equipment including James Fisher Decommissioning’s highly developed abrasive water cutting technology, hydraulic shears and diamond wire saws.

Mark Stephen, Product line director at James Fisher Decommissioning commented:
"Our core competencies lie in innovative problem-solving, to provide bespoke, environmentally focused solutions allowing us to overcome some of the most complex decommissioning structures faced by our customers.

The breadth of the overall operation is a first for James Fisher Decommissioning in terms of jacket removal volume and project duration. We are extremely proud to be part of this project, utilising our strong in-house decommissioning capabilities and world-class technology to save operational cutting times, while ensuring the project is completed to the highest standards for our client."

The project is due for completion in Q1 2024.

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