BP entrusts subsea decom and recycling job at UK field to DeepOcean
What happened
DeepOcean was hired by BP to remove multiple risers, an umbilical and associated subsea appurtenances and to manage recycling and offshore execution from its UK operations. The scope is executed using a high-spec subsea construction vessel and is managed from DeepOcean’s Aberdeen base, making this a packaged supply-and-execute model rather than a series of discrete hires. Watch whether operators in other regions adopt the same integrated package approach because it shifts mobilisation and recycling risk onto contractors
Why the category manager should care
Treat integrated supplier packages as an execution-ready option, but push MSAs to retain notice windows and change-order leverage
Key facts
- Removes ten flexible process risers and three dynamic subsea components
- Includes recovery of a static umbilical plus buoyancy and riser protection
- Work executed from Aberdeen using a high-spec subsea construction vessel