Intertek launched a new set of oil and gas decommissioning services to help manage costs and asset inventory. The company showcased the new services, which focus on the circular economy approach, at Decom North Sea’s lunch and learn.
Intertek will complete and manage the applications and permits associated with decommissioning projects for regulators and stakeholders. They will also utilise the expertise of their labs in waste analysis to provide waste characterisation and ensure that pipelines are safe to prepare for removal. Once equipment has been decommissioned and repurposed, Intertek can then recertify it to ensure it is ready to reuse – the final step in the circular economy approach.
To assist with managing inventory and data for each asset, Intertek are using its Geographical Asset and Information Management System (GeoAIMS). GeoAIMS is a web-based application that allows users to interact, query and retrieve data from the database without needing GIS software. Using GeoAIMS for decommissioning projects means real-time updates of hazardous materials can be taken as and when they are located and identified. It will also allow the type and quantities of hazardous and residual materials to be logged and tagged to their exact location.
