Plugging Away

Conversations at SPE Offshore Europe 2025
In this episode, CODA CEO Francis Norman records live from SPE Offshore Europe 2025 in Aberdeen, speaking with leaders across the decommissioning sector, including technology, regulation, academia, consultancy, and government.
Lewis Harper (NZTC) discusses industry-funded technology pilots and the growth of collaborative networks, while Suzie Coull (NSTA) shares the regulator’s perspective on well decommissioning and the importance of efficiency and innovation. Richard Neilson (National Decommissioning Centre) reflects on research, training, and the challenges of sustaining a local supply chain, and Martha Vasquez (BCG) highlights global trends, emerging basins, and the need to retain talent. Finally, Shozey Jafferi (UK Department for Business and Trade) outlines opportunities for international collaboration, including links with Australia.
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