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In this issue of CODA Connect, we welcome new partners, spotlight CODA Partner Pickles Oil & Gas, and provide a note from our CEO Francis Norman. We also share the latest updates from both CODA, and the National Decommissioning Research Initiative (NDRI).
CODA's Growing Partner Network
We are proud to welcome a number of new organisations to our partner network.
Join CODA’s Partnership Program
CODA’s Partnership Program is open to companies of all sizes in the decommissioning value chain. Our partners receive access to full versions of our Forward Outlook and Waste Facilities databases, reports, studies, their associated materials, and more.
Learning, Evolving & Moving Forward
A NOTE FROM CODA CEO
FRANCIS NORMAN
When you are deep in the weeds of a major project, it can be hard to see the achievements being made, but when I compare Australia’s progress this decade to the majority of the rest of the world, we have a lot to be proud of. We will never have the length of experience of older jurisdictions, but the experience we have is current and against contemporary regulatory, societal and economic conditions. Thanks to every part of the supply chain coming together, our industry continues to meet its commitments, successfully closing wells, removing infrastructure and recycling recovered materials in one of the most remote parts of the planet.
I had the opportunity to reflect on the experience accumulating in Australian industry in a presentation I delivered at ONS in Stavanger at the end of August, discussing some of the lessons we have experienced and how the Australian industry is rapidly catching up with many other jurisdictions in terms of our decommissioning experience.
Decommissioning here in Australia is in a positive phase of transition. For the last few years, most companies and teams involved in projects have been on incredibly steep learning curves, delivering their first or occasionally second decommissioning project in a very challenging environment. Most of those early projects faced significant issues spanning ambitious schedules and budgets to a maturing supply chain and access to facilities and equipment.
With most of these projects now complete, there has been a lot learned across industry that is now being consolidated to be applied to the next round of projects, which will hopefully mean those next projects will be smoother and more predictable. These next projects should benefit from planning by now experienced personnel, execution based on lived experiences, and a supply chain that has grown and evolved to support the complexity of the Australian requirements.
At CODA, we continue to support the sharing of these critical learnings through our special interest groups in wells, hazardous waste, project management and the women in decommissioning groups. Alongside this program, we have continued to deliver webinars and podcasts, helping to share technologies and experiences not just to the Australian industry but internationally. Additionally, planning is already underway for the 2027 D&A conference, building on its five-year history of bringing industry together to talk.
- Francis Norman, CEO & Managing Director
Partner Spotlight: Pickles Oil & Gas
Unlocking Value from Decommissioning
Pickles Oil & Gas is an asset remarketing specialist that helps operators recover value from surplus, idle and decommissioned oil and gas assets while supporting sustainable decommissioning outcomes.
With more than 60 years of experience and a national footprint of 28 locations, Pickles provides a pathway for industry to divert equipment from waste streams and return assets to productive use where appropriate.
As decommissoning activity continues to increase across Australia's offshore and onshore energy sectors, Pickles supports operators to consider alternatives to disposal. The company specialises in developing asset realisation strategies that prioritise the reuse, repurposing and recycling of equipment, helping clients reduce disposal costs and recover value from assets that may otherwise be scrapped.
Supporting Circular Economy Outcomes
Pickles delivers services including asset valuations, inspections, transport management, storage, cataloguing, marketing, sales and funds management. Its capabilities are supported by a dedicated team of asset specialists and valuation experts who can undertake inspection, preservation, decontamination and NORM handling to prepare assets for resale or redeployment.
The company's experience includes the divestment of OCTG materials, subsea equipment, drilling materials, water treatment plants, line pipe, umbilicals and complete supply base inventories. These projects have delivered outcomes ranging from refurbishment and reuse through to repurposing and responsible recycling, demonstrating the role circular economy principles can play in decommissioning programs.
Asset Remarketing and End-of-life Management
By extending the life of oil and gas equipment and connecting assets with secondary markets, Pickles supports the reduction of waste and the recovery of value from surplus and decommissioned assets. Its approach aligns with the industry's increasing focus on circular economy outcomes and responsible end-of-life asset management.
For operators managing complex decommissioning challenges, Pickles provides asset remarketing services that support value recovery while enabling reuse, repurposing and responsible recycling pathways where appropriate.
More Information
For more information on Pickles Oil & Gas, please visit their website.
Updates From CODA
Decommissioning Workshop in Jakarta
We, in collaboration with the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) and the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA), recently delivered a two-day offshore oil and gas decommissioning workshop in Jakarta for Indonesian government officials and operators.
Introduction to Decommissioning Registrations Now Open
Registrations for our next Introduction to Decommissioning course, held on 27–28 October in Perth, are now open.
Our course presents an introduction to the decommissioning lifecycle from late life planning through to execution and end state, with a particular focus on the offshore environment.
Places are limited, so secure your spot by registering via our website.
CODA Online Module Receives IWCF Quality Assured Endorsement
Our online Introduction to Well Decommissioning module has received Quality Assured endorsement from the International Well Control Forum (IWCF), following an independent review under the IWCF Quality Assured framework.
CODA Named a Finalist in the Western Australian Export Awards 2026
We have been named as a finalist in the Professional Services category. The WA Export Awards recognise the confidence, capability and energy of local businesses succeeding in international markets, and we’re proud to be part of this year’s finalist cohort.
Winners from each category will be announced on 9 October 2026.
CODA & the Western Australian Delegation at ONS 2026
We proudly represented the Australian decommissioning industry as part of the Western Australian delegation at this year's ONS conference.
The week provided a valuable opportunity to connect with international counterparts, share Australia's decommissioning experience and explore opportunities for collaboration across the industry.
Welcoming Nicola Morgan to the CODA Team
We're excited to welcome Nicola Morgan to our team as Project Manager.
Nicola is a geoscientist and sustainability professional with over 18 years of international experience across the offshore energy sector, spanning exploration, development, offshore operations and decommissioning, with a focus on emissions accounting and sustainability.
Women in Decommissioning Special Interest Group Sponsors
As our Women in Decommissioning Special Interest Group (SIG) grows, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the following group sponsors:
GOLD | MCC Sustainable Futures
SILVER | Elemental Consulting Services
BRONZE | Pickles Oil & Gas
Latest Podcasts & Webinars
Mercury Removal Technologies for Oil & Gas Decommissioning
CODA Partner OLEOLOGY explores the challenges of mercury management in offshore oil and gas decommissioning, examining how treatment technologies can support project planning, waste management and environmental compliance.
Planning for Waste in Decommissioning
CEO Francis Norman and General Manager Rean Gilbert are joined by Kelly Smith, Group Head of Environmental and Decommissioning at ASCO, to explore the complexities of waste management in offshore decommissioning.
NeoSight: Safer Shallow Water P&A with Digital Twins
CODA Partner Stress Engineering Services explores how physics-based digital twin technology can support safer shallow-water well plug and abandonment (P&A) operations, particularly where ageing wellhead systems face increased loading and fatigue risks.
International Collaboration in Well P&A
Recorded at ONS 2026 in Stavanger, Francis Norman is joined by Kristine Wille Hilstrøm of Square Advisory and Tim Croucher of Go Radical P&A to discuss the International Well Decommissioning Collaborative (IWDC) and the challenge of improving plug and abandonment (P&A) around the world.
Connected Monitoring Technology for Remote Assets
CODA General Manager Rean Gilbert is joined by Hiber Senior Product Manager Emeka Ike to explore how remote monitoring technologies can support the management of remote, late-life and decommissioned oil and gas assets.
Industry & CODA Partner News
INDUSTRY
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) has released a request for tender (RFT) for Phase 3A of the Northern Endeavour decommissioning program. Deadline for submissions is 2:00pm AEDT on 23 October 2026.
Phase 3A involves the recovery, transport and offloading of subsea infrastructure from the Laminaria and Corallina oil fields to a nominated Australian port.
You Might Be Interested In
19–21 OCTOBER, BRISBANE - AUSTRALIA
AGING ASSETS & DECOMMISSIONING CONFERENCE 2026
Join CODA at the 3rd edition of the annual Aging Assets & Decommissioning Conference at The Westin Brisbane, where Australia’s leading industry organisations will share case studies and best practices in aging asset integrity and decommissioning project management.
10-11 NOV 2026, PERTH - AUSTRALIA
ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Following this year's Decommissioning & Abandonment Conference, the new event will bring industry together to explore asset integrity management, including technology, regulatory compliance, operational performance and approaches to maintaining safe and reliable assets throughout the asset lifecycle.
12 NOV 2026, PERTH - AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIAN DECOMMISSIONING & ABANDONMENT AWARDS 2026
The inaugural D&A Awards Australia recognise the projects, technologies and teams that are shaping the future of decommissioning across Australia and the wider region. Whether you delivered an outstanding project, developed an innovative technology or demonstrated exceptional collaboration, now is your opportunity to be recognised by your industry peers.
1-2 DEC 2026, BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN - BRUNEI
SPE SYMPOSIUM:
ASIA PACIFIC SUSTAINABLE FACILITIES DECOMMISSIONING
The symposium aims to bring together operators, regulators, service providers, technology innovators, and subject matter experts to exchange practical insights, share lessons learnt, and explore forward-looking solutions shaping the next phase of asset retirement across the region.
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.
NDRI Partners With Curtin University on Life Cycle Assessment Research Project
NDRI is pleased to announce Curtin University as its research partner for a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) project focused on offshore oil and gas decommissioning in Australia.
Following a successful project scoping workshop, the research project is now underway and will explore the application of LCA approaches to evaluate the environmental impacts associated with different decommissioning activities, materials and pathways across the asset lifecycle.
New Research Papers Added to NDRI Library
Three papers have been published to the NDRI decommissioning research library:
1. Temporal and spatial changes in fish assemblages associated with the placement of a rock armoured pipeline complex in northwestern Australia.
Authored by Brooke T. Marshall, Euan S. Harvey, Travis S. Elsdon, Michael J. Marnane, Paul de Lestang, Christopher Jones, Kurt Wiegele, Benjamin J. Saunders.
2. To leave or not to leave: a tiered assessment of the impacts of scale residue from decommissioned offshore oil and gas infrastructure in Australia.
Authored by A.E. MacIntosh, T. Cresswell, D.J. Koppel, G.A. Hirth, R.A. Tinker, K.A. Dafforn, A. Chariton, B. Penrose, and A.D. Langendam.
3. Legacy subsea plastics from the oil and gas industry: Environmental risks of decommissioning in situ.
Authored by Freija Mendrik, Sarah C. Gall, Jiaxin Chen, Ami J. Northam, Anthony L. Andrady, Richard C. Thompson.
