Category: CODA

CODA Wins Professional Services Category at 2026 WA Export Awards

Posted on by Pawel Rybczynski CODA

The Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CODA) has been named the winner of the Professional Services category at the 2026 Western Australian State of Energy Export Awards.

Announced at the awards gala in Perth on Friday 9 October, the win recognises CODA alongside 12 other WA businesses celebrated for their success in international markets.

Established to help build a collaborative and sustainable decommissioning industry in Australia, CODA works across industry, government and research to support national capability, knowledge sharing and new opportunities for the sector.

While much of this work is focused on Australia’s offshore oil and gas decommissioning industry, the challenges and opportunities associated with decommissioning extend well beyond national borders. International collaboration is an important part of CODA’s work, helping connect Australian expertise with the knowledge, experience and developments shaping decommissioning in other markets.

For CODA, the award is meaningful recognition of the work of a small team and the broader network of organisations that contribute to its activities.

“I could not be prouder of the accomplishments of the team being recognised at the Western Australian export awards. Growing from a kernel of an idea back in 2019 to an independent peak body with over 180 partners across 5 continents, all delivered and supported by a small team of phenomenal humans has been quite the journey,” said CODA CEO Dr Francis Norman.

CODA’s work relies on the ongoing involvement and support of its partners and collaborators across industry, government and research. Their contributions help CODA bring organisations together, share knowledge and support the continued development of Australia’s decommissioning capability.

A special thank you goes to the CODA team, whose work underpins the organisation’s activities across its partnerships, projects and programs.

CODA would also like to thank Invest and Trade Western Australia for supporting and celebrating WA exporters through the awards program.

The win places CODA among this year’s WA Export Awards category winners, alongside organisations working across industries including manufacturing, technology, education, agribusiness and resources. CODA congratulates all winners and finalists, including fellow Professional Services finalists Naturaliste Charters and Orway IQ.

As the WA category winner, CODA will now progress as a finalist in the Australian Export Awards, facilitated by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade).

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CODA Online Well Decommissioning Module Receives IWCF Quality Assured Endorsement

Posted on by Pawel Rybczynski CODA

CODA’s Introduction to Well Decommissioning online module has received Quality Assured endorsement from the International Well Control Forum (IWCF), following an independent review under the IWCF Quality Assured framework.

The IWCF review assessed the module against the applicable Quality Assured standards, with the module meeting requirements across course design and development, learner support, feedback and continuous improvement, internal quality assurance and digital learning. The technical review also found the module suitable in complexity and presentation for its intended introductory audience.

The review highlighted the module’s logical structure, use of varied digital learning elements and learner-focused design. It also recognised the quality assurance processes established by CODA, including subject matter expert verification, independent technical review, pilot testing, governance sign-off, learner feedback, annual review and version control.

CODA acknowledges the contribution of the CODA team and the people and organisations involved in developing the module, whose expertise and collaboration were instrumental in achieving the IWCF Quality Assured endorsement. Content was developed in collaboration with Chris Wilson of Labrador, a Subject Matter Expert who also delivers the material as part of CODA’s in-person Introduction to Well Decommissioning course, while Perth-based organisations Sentient and Of Note Designs supported the development of the eLearning platform and web environment respectively.

CODA CEO Francis Norman said the endorsement reflects the collaborative effort behind the development of the module.

“A course like this relies on the knowledge and experience of the people involved in developing it. The CODA team, Chris, Sentient and Of Note Designs each brought their own expertise to the project, and that collaboration has been a big part of getting the course to where it is today. Having that work independently reviewed and receiving IWCF Quality Assured endorsement is a great outcome for everyone involved.”

The Introduction to Well Decommissioning module forms part of CODA Academy, CODA’s initiative focused on building knowledge and capability across the decommissioning industry. The online module, launched earlier this year, was developed to provide an accessible introduction to well decommissioning for professionals who may be new to the discipline, as well as those looking to broaden their understanding of the well decommissioning lifecycle.

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