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Petrodec deployed its heavy lift jackup vessel Obana for its first commercial decommissioning campaign in the UK sector of the Southern North Sea, supporting operations for Perenco UK.<\/p>\n

The vessel, described as the world’s largest self-elevating heavy lift jackup of its type, has started offshore work following completion of sea trials and readiness activities, according to a statement from Perenco UK.<\/p>\n

The initial scope includes the removal of the Galahad platform (Block 48\/12a), covering both topside and jacket structures. The campaign will then move to the Amethyst field, where Obana is scheduled to remove multiple jackets, including the C1D, A2D and B1D installations.<\/p>\n

The project marks the start of Obana’s operational deployment and a significant addition to heavy lift capacity in the North Sea decommissioning sector. The vessel is designed to execute complex removal campaigns using a self-elevating platform combined with high-capacity lifting capabilities, enabling single-lift or reduced-lift removal strategies.<\/p>\n

Perenco UK is conducting the work as part of its ongoing decommissioning program in the Southern North Sea, targeting late-life infrastructure across its operated fields.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Petrodec deployed its heavy lift jackup vessel Obana for its first commercial decommissioning campaign in the UK sector of the Southern North Sea, supporting operations for Perenco UK. 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