Allseas is the offshore contractor undertaking the engineering, preparation, removal, and disposal (EPRD) of the Statfjord A platform—a pioneering concrete gravity-base production platform in the North Sea.
Equinor is the operator of the Statfjord field.
Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit, the world’s largest and most versatile construction vessel, will remove the entire Statfjord A topside in a single lift and deliver it to a disposal yard for disposal and recycling. The vessel’s motion-compensated topsides lifting system (TLS) lifting capacity has been upgraded from 48,000 to 60,000 tonnes for this project.
ABL’s operations in Norway will work to reduce risks to an acceptable minimum throughout the critical operation, while ensuring that it is delivered in accordance with agreed procedures and in compliance with local regulations. Its scope of work includes independent third-party technical review of procedural documentation, marine assurance services to verify the operational suitability of the proposed fleet, alongside offshore attendance to witness and approve operational delivery.
The scope has been awarded under ABL’s existing framework agreement with Allseas in Norway, reflecting the company’s extensive experience and trusted reputation across major North Sea decommissioning projects.
“We are pleased to continue our long-standing relationship with Allseas in Norway by supporting the safe execution of this trailblazing topside removal and offshore lift operation for Equinor. Statfjord A is a legendary asset, and the project brings significant technical and operational challenges. We look forward to working with Allseas to help deliver this important project,” said Subbi Nookala, ABL’s Country Manager in Norway.
ABL Norway will lead the MWS project delivery, drawing on the wider expertise of ABL’s North Sea decommissioning specialists.
ABL is part of Oslo-listed consultancy group Aqualis ASA.
