CODA has recently launched three Special Interest Groups (SIGs) to support industry and stakeholder collaboration on priority decommissioning challenges and opportunities. These SIGs are designed to provide a forum to deepen engagement across the sector and support knowledge sharing, capability development, and integrated approaches.
The inaugural SIGs were established in direct response to consistent industry feedback on priority themes. Each group is guided by a committee drawn from industry participants, and supported by a CODA representative, working together to shape discussions and progress actions identified by the group.
Meetings are held approximately every two months and focus on reviewing developments in the SIG’s focus areas, sharing insights, and identifying opportunities for collaboration.
The Inaugural Special Interest Groups
Hazardous Materials Management
Focusing on best-practice hazardous materials management and lifecycle approaches to contaminants commonly encountered during decommissioning. The group will work to strengthen links between operators, the supply chain, regulators, and industry bodies, while promoting education, sharing of experience, and diverse perspectives.
Well Abandonment
Promoting safety, innovation, and efficiency in support of sustainable, world-class well P&A operations in both onshore and offshore contexts. Current areas of focus include:
- Improved approaches to regulator engagement and barrier technology qualification
- Establishing an independent industry body that can act as a conduit for and accelerator of new ideas and alternative approaches
- Alignment of offshore and onshore industry sectors to foster cross-learning and explore lower cost verification and testing environments
- Broader knowledge sharing and stakeholder engagement
Decommissioning Project Management
Exploring challenges and opportunities in planning and executing decommissioning projects, drawing from global and local experience. Focus areas include:
- Benchmarking cost and schedule
- Contracting strategy
- Risk management and regulatory engagement
- Approaches to managing decommissioning market volatility
Membership is currently open to personnel from all CODA Partners, with numerous organisations already involved across these inaugural SIGs. CODA welcomes expressions of interest from Partner organisations looking to contribute to these collaborative, action-oriented groups.
We thank all those who have contributed to the successful formation of these initial SIGs.
