Well Decommissioning Steering Group

It works alongside the Decommissioning and Repurposing Taskforce (DaRT) to drive alignment, accountability, and action to deliver cost efficient well decommissioning and support the UK government’s net zero ambitions.  

It is recognised that opportunities exist to further reduce future well decommissioning costs on the UKCS, and well decommissioning will also have a key role to play in supporting the delivery of energy transition. 

Terms of Reference

Read further information on group aims, objectives and work scopes in our Terms of Reference.

Main Objectives

• Work with stakeholders to identify barriers and support development of solutions to deliver the overall aim of the steering group. 
• Support the practical application of technology to deliver cost efficient decommissioning, working with the Technology Leadership Board (TLB), Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) and Offshore Energies UK (OEUK). 
• Work closely with OEUK and other Wells workgroups or forums to support industry by ensuring appropriate guidance is available to support well decommissioning. 
• Guide, promote and support collaboration and campaigning to optimise well decommissioning activity on the UKCS.  
  
  

Supporting Objectives 

• Support the delivery of the UK government’s commitment to reach Net Zero by 2050 with a focus on well decommissioning in reservoirs that have a potential or foreseeable future use and minimising GHG emissions. 
• Working with the DaRT to develop well decommissioning performance indicators and benchmarks to support planning, delivery and performance improvement. 
• Support the sharing of lessons learned and promote good practice.