Swiss-based marine construction specialist Allseas has won a contract from TAQA’s UK arm for the removal of the Brae Alpha platform in the UK Central North Sea.
The engineering, preparation, removal, and disposal contract will be carried out by Allseas’ heavylift vessel Pioneering Spirit, supported by the construction vessel Oceanic. At least 95% of recovered materials will be reused or recycled.
Located 270 kilometres northeast of Aberdeen, Brae Alpha has been a cornerstone of UK offshore energy since production began in 1983.
The decommissioning scope covers the 33,000-tonne topsides, 13,000-tonne jacket, and 34 conductors, with execution planned between 2028 and 2032.
This latest award follows the 2022 North Sea decommissioning contract under which Allseas is removing TAQA’s Eider Alpha, Tern Alpha, North Cormorant, and Cormorant Alpha platforms.
