Report Methodology

The 2012 decommissioning report has utilized extensive research, experience and expertise from operators and contractors to generate a concise picture of the decommissioning market in the GOM OCS.

A key element of this year’s report is a detailed review and analysis of the changing regulatory requirements that have broadened mandated regulations when undertaking operations on the GOM OCS. The research includes analysis of data obtained from BOEM, industry and other public domain data as well as input from the Texas and Louisiana reefing programs.

For the 2012 decommissioning report a cross section of operators and contractors has been interviewed or invited to fill out an online questionnaire to provide greater detail and understanding from their respective ends of the decommissioning market. Their input provides invaluable insight in to best practice, new technologies, resource availability and case studies. Of particular interest is the experience of contractors in the decommissioning market and their observations on market performance, difficulties in performing the work and establishing base line performance.

Analysis of the latest data covering the GOM OCS fleet of platforms and structures reefed in 2011 yields many interesting facts and the data is presented in a number of ways to help readers understand potential impact on business decisions and market forces. Trends are presented to help forecast future decommissioning work load in to 2012 and 2013 and the potential additional demand on decommissioning resources.

A combination of data analysis, market research and review of the latest regulatory regime yields potential strategic business drivers that can significantly lower risk to both the environment and increase safety of personnel. In addition, operators can learn how significant lowering of costs and risk can be achieved by catching up on industry trends and changes in regulations that ultimately benefit the GOM oil and gas industry.

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