Category: CODA

The Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CODA), the University of Western Australia (UWA), and Teesside University’s Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre (NZIIC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the establishment of a WA Industry Transformation Hub.

The agreement brings together expertise from Australia and the UK to support Western Australia’s industrial transition to net zero, aligning with government priorities including decarbonisation and the LNG Jobs Taskforce.

“This hub’s focus advances the WA CCUS Action Plan vision of establishing a world-leading CCUS industry to decarbonise heavy industries while supporting economic diversification.

“It also supports the Made in WA agenda by building local advanced manufacturing capability and skilled jobs, keeping WA at the forefront of global market shifts through strong industry support and innovation infrastructure.” – Francis Norman CODA CEO

Core areas of focus include:

• Industrial emissions reduction (including CCUS technologies)
• Circular economy and advanced manufacturing
• Knowledge exchange and work-integrated learning

Each organisation brings unique strengths to the collaboration: CODA’s extensive Australian and international decommissioning networks, UWA’s track record of supporting Australian industry with applied research, and NZIIC’s strong research base and industrial partnerships in the UK.

“The international network established by this MoU will provide a springboard to deliver innovation not just in net zero technologies themselves, but in their process of discovery.” – Professor Hélène de Burgh-Woodman, Pro Vice Chancellor (Research Training) at UWA

“This partnership represents a significant step forward in building a globally connected, locally focused innovation ecosystem.” – Dr Gari Harris, Director of NZIIC

The MoU builds on the shared industrial heritage of Teesside and Western Australia and reflects a commitment to evolving toward lower-carbon futures through international collaboration.

CODA has released a new study exploring the infrastructure, capability, and regulatory enablers required to support offshore oil and gas decommissioning in the Northern Territory.

The Northern Territory Decommissioning Location Study evaluates ports and surrounding industries that could facilitate the receival, dismantling, recycling, and disposal of equipment recovered from the Browse and Bonaparte basins over the next 40 years.

This study confirms there are credible opportunities for the Northern Territory. These opportunities are most relevant to subsea infrastructure and mooring systems associated with assets such as Northern Endeavour, Montara, Blacktip, Barossa, and Ichthys.

Darwin Harbour offers multiple viable receival points, including the East Arm Wharf, Marine Supply Base, Darwin Ship Lift, and the proposed Middle Arm Module Offloading Facility. The study also highlights that intermittent demand and limited local waste treatment capacity present challenges to establishing a dedicated and continuous decommissioning industry in the NT.

The findings reinforce the importance of clear regulatory processes and long-term infrastructure planning. This includes opportunities to integrate with national waste treatment networks and future facilities such as the Chandler geological repository and Whyalla’s Electric Arc Furnaces.

CODA CEO Francis Norman said the report highlights the importance of coordinated planning and investment across jurisdictions.

“The Northern Territory has a real opportunity to play a role in Australia’s offshore decommissioning future. By identifying practical pathways to build local capability and work in alignment with national infrastructure, this study supports a more collaborative and connected approach to end-of-life asset management.”

The Northern Territory Decommissioning Location Study was commissioned by CODA and developed by Kent, drawing on their global decommissioning expertise to assess infrastructure needs and opportunities in the Northern Territory. We also acknowledge the support and input of the Northern Territory Government’s Department of Logistics and Infrastructure, as well as the many individuals and organisations who contributed their time and insights to inform this work.

For a more detailed insight into the study’s outcomes and actionable recommendations, we invite you to explore the public study.

View the study