Host government responsible for decommissioning the Laminaria-Corallina oilfields after liquidation of former operator NOGA
Integrated energy services company Kent has won a new technical advisory services contract from the Australian government to support the permanent plugging and abandonment of the Laminaria-Corallina oilfields in the Timor Sea.
The contract also includes advisory services for the safe removal of associated subsea infrastructure.
Under the initial two-year contract, Nesma & Partners-backed Kent will deploy a multidisciplinary team of technical and regulatory experts to provide strategic and operational support throughout the planning and execution of the decommissioning.
The value of the contract was not disclosed.
“Our advisory team, with deep roots in Australia and the UK, is energised by this opportunity to help shape the future of offshore decommissioning,” commented Michael Costello, executive vice president — development, APAC & Americas at Kent.
Building on existing work on the Northern Endeavour floating production, storage and offloading vessel, the contractor said the latest award underscores its position as a trusted decommissioning partner with a deep commitment to regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship and technical excellence.
The Northern Endeavour FPSO is permanently moored between the Laminaria and Corallina fields in the Timor Sea. Following the liquidation of its former operator, Northern Oil & Gas Australia (NOGA), the facility was transferred to the ownership of the Commonwealth of Australia.
The safe decommissioning of the FPSO and associated infrastructure is a key priority under the government’s broader strategy for responsible offshore oil and gas transition, noted Kent. This includes full lifecycle management of offshore assets and a commitment to protecting Australia’s marine environment through safe, sustainable decommissioning practices.
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