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We have lots to share in this issue of CODA Connect, so apologies in advance for a long email! In this issue we welcome several new partners, spotlight CODA Partner Centurion, provide the latest CEO's note, share updates from the Northern Endeavour Phase 2 Request for Tender, announce the launch of the Kimberley Marine Support Base, share our latest webinars, provide updates from CODA partners, and provide you the latest decommissioning research updates from the NDRI.
CODA's Growing Partner Network
CODA is proud to welcome several new organisations as part of our partnership program.
Join CODA’s Partnership Program
CODA’s Partnership Program enables companies of all sizes in the decommissioning value chain to make modest financial contributions and become partners with CODA. Our partners receive access to full versions of our Forward Outlook and Waste Facilities databases, reports, studies, their associated materials and more.
Global Opportunities
A NOTE FROM CODA CEO
FRANCIS NORMAN
I was fortunate to attend the SPE Offshore Europe exhibition and conference in Aberdeen recently, as part of a Western Australian delegation. Spending time in another market, speaking with those who live and work there, and meeting regulators and supply chain representatives is always a grounding experience. Every jurisdiction has its highs and lows, and the UK market is no exception. While there, I also recorded conversations with several key individuals, which feature in our latest Plugging Away podcast episode.
What stood out to me once again is that while decommissioning is a global industry, activity naturally ebbs and flows from region to region. Being closely engaged in a single market makes its cycles very tangible. But from a broader perspective, companies able to operate across jurisdictions can balance these cycles, investing where activity is high, while maintaining readiness to return home when work picks up again there.
Right now, Australia is one of those active markets, and I expect that momentum to continue over the next five to ten years. We have a clear pipeline of work and regulatory time frames that provide certainty. This creates an opportunity to attract technologies and expertise from quieter regions, helping to build capability, prove new solutions, and ultimately strengthen the global decommissioning industry for the years ahead.
- Francis Norman, CEO & Managing Director
Partner Spotlight: Centurion
Practical Support for Complex Decommissioning Projects
Centurion has long been a trusted partner for decommissioning projects across the Asia Pacific region, providing flexible and responsive support to help clients carry out complex end-of-life work safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption.
Decommissioning projects are rarely straightforward. Each has its own challenges, which is why Centurion focuses on providing solutions tailored to the specific scope. From subsea tooling and cutting equipment to lifting gear, compressors, inspection services, and power generation, Centurion maintains an extensive rental fleet supported by technical expertise and decades of practical experience.
Regional Reach and Capability
With operational bases in Perth, Karratha, Darwin, Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei, Centurion is well-positioned to mobilise equipment and personnel quickly across key regional energy hubs. This capability allows the company to respond rapidly, maintain schedules, and minimise downtime for clients operating in remote or logistically complex locations.
Centurion works closely with clients to ensure the right solution is applied to each job. The company’s engineering teams can adapt and modify equipment in real time as project needs evolve, maintaining progress and safety across changing conditions. This flexibility, combined with a large and diverse fleet, has established Centurion as a reliable partner on complex decommissioning campaigns.
Proven Delivery Across the Asia Pacific
A recent example is Centurion’s involvement in a major subsea pipeline decommissioning campaign in the Gulf of Thailand, one of the largest of its kind in the Asia Pacific region. Working alongside a leading subsea contractor, Centurion is supplying cutting and recovery tools, workshop cabins, and skilled personnel to support the safe and efficient removal of more than 335 kilometres of ageing subsea pipeline. The project demonstrates the company’s ability to deliver at scale and under pressure, with all equipment mobilised to meet strict offshore timelines.
More Information
CONTACT THE TEAM
- Australia: CSSAU@centurionaprs.com, +61 8 616 44505
- Singapore: CSSSG@centurionaprs.com, +65 6863 4470
For more information on the services offered by Centurion, please visit their website.
Northern Endeavour Phase 2 Request For Tender
The Department of Industry Science and Resources has released a request for tender (RFT) on AusTender for a lead contractor to deliver phase 2 of the program.
Phase 2 of the Northern Endeavour decommissioning program includes permanently plugging and abandoning 9 wells in the Laminaria and Corallina oil fields.
Submissions close 1 December.
The Department is seeking proposals from organisations to complete phase 2 in 2 stages. View our website for more information on each stage and what interested parties must do to submit their proposal.
Kimberley Marine Support Base (KMSB) Launched
CODA Partner Onslow Marine Support Base (OMSB) launched the sister organisation in September. With a 300-metre berth and heavy-lift capability, KMSB's floating wharf is designed to accommodate:
- Breakbulk and project cargo up to 600 tonnes
- Roll-on roll-off (RoRo) equipment for the resource and defence sectors
- Containerised freight, critical minerals, renewable energy infrastructure and decommissioning equipment
The new tide-independent port facility in Broome further strengthens Western Australia's capacity to support offshore operations and future decommissioning activities
Latest Webinars
We have recently published new webinars to our YouTube channel
Topside Steam Cleaning Global Experience & Key Learnings
Assessing Environmental Risks in Offshore Decommissioning
CODA SIGNS MOU WITH UWA AND NZIIC
The Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CODA), the University of Western Australia (UWA), and Teesside University’s Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre (NZIIC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the establishment of a WA Industry Transformation Hub.
The agreement brings together expertise from Australia and the UK to support Western Australia’s industrial transition to net zero, aligning with government priorities including decarbonisation and the LNG Jobs Taskforce.
CODA JOINS TEAM WA DELEGATION AT SPE OFFSHORE EUROPE
CODA was proud to once again represent the Australian decommissioning industry as part of the Western Australian Government's Team WA delegation at SPE Offshore Europe 2025.
The delegation included representatives from Bhagwan Marine, C.D. Dodd, Chevron, CODA, Diversified Australia, ICON Engineering Pty Ltd, Matrix Composites & Engineering, OMSB - Onslow Marine Support Base, rahd·AI, Restore Subsea, Shell, Subsea Energy Australia (SEA), Subsea Innovation Cluster Australia (SICA), Woodside Energy.
SUCCESSFUL 6TH INTRO TO DECOM COURSE
CODA completed another Introduction to Decommissioning course this October. We thank all attendees and speakers who made this course a great success, and we look forward to running the course again in 2026. To be the first to receive updates, you can express your interest via our website.
Access Program
With the latest iteration of the course, CODA launched the Access Program. Through the program, CODA will offer two complimentary places for every course intake. Applications will be invited ahead of each intake, with recipients selected by a panel based on their interest in decommissioning and the potential benefits of attending.
STRAKE ENGINEERING EXPANDS OFFSHORE CAPABILITIES WITH NEW SUBSEA BASKETS
CODA partner Strake Engineering has expanded its offshore equipment offering with the addition of four DNV-certified subsea baskets, purpose-built to support installation and recovery activities across decommissioning and broader offshore operations.
Each basket offers a 53-tonne payload and 47-tonne tare weight, complete with rigging, load test certification, and manufacturer data records.
You Might Be Interested In
EXA Energy Exchange Australia
10-12 MAR 2026, PERTH - AUSTRALIA
Energy Exchange Australia (EXA), formerly AOG, returns 10–12 March 2026 at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre.
D&A AUS 2026
23-24 JUN 2026, PERTH - AUSTRALIA
CODA will be once again partnering with Offshore Network to bring the conference to The Crown, Perth on 23-24 June 2026.
Speaking, sponsorship and attendance opportunities are now open. Get in touch with Erin Fox via efox@offsnet.com to secure you space.
NDRI (National Decommissioning Research Initiative) Update
The NDRI continues to do important research to better understand the impacts of decommissioning oil and gas structures on the Australian marine environment.
Seeking LCA Expertise
The NDRI are inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from organisations with demonstrated expertise in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
The deadline for submissions is 5:00 PM AWST, 31 October 2025.
This EOI forms part of NDRI’s preparation for Phase 2 research studies aimed at identifying organisations with relevant experience, methods and tools to support future development of a comprehensive LCA addressing the environmental sustainability of decommissioning options for offshore oil and gas infrastructure.
NDRI Supports FRDC Project
The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has released a new project exploring the suitability of recycled materials for integration into purpose-built artificial reefs to enhance marine productivity, biodiversity and community outcomes.
Led by Recfishwest, this project provides practical guidance on how recycled materials from a range of industries can be evaluated and effectively repurposed to create integrated artificial reefs that support marine habitats and deliver community benefits.
The NDRI is proud to have supported this important work through funding contributions and technical industry input to advance understanding of sustainable material re-purposing in marine environments.
NDRI Sponsors Mercury Australia Symposium 2025
The NDRI is proud to be sponsoring the Mercury Australia Symposium 2025
Taking place at the Australian National University in Canberra (and online) 26-27 November, the Symposium will bring together leading researchers and practitioners both nationally and internationally to share insights and critical research on mercury in Australia.
NDRI Environmental Risk Assessment Framework Webinar Now Available
Our recent webinar unpacking the NDRI-developed Environmental Risk Assessment Framework is now available on the CODA - Centre of Decommissioning Australia YouTube channel.
Hosted by Program Director Renae Larsen, the session features co-authors Dr Darren Koppel (Australian Institute of Marine Science) and Dr Tom Cresswell (ANSTO), who walk through the framework’s design, application, and ongoing research.
