DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/m7r62z/north_sea) has announced the addition of the “North Sea Offshore Decommissioning Market – Analysis by Geography, by Deployment Location Competitive Landscape, Key Company Information – Growth Trends and Forecasts (2015-2020)” report to their offering.

According to a few Notices to Lessees and Operators, effective from Oct. 15, 2010 in popular regions like North Sea, platforms and supporting infrastructure that have been idle for five or more years must be removed within 5 years from the date of last usage.

The major trends driving the Oil and gas decommissioning market are ageing oil reserves and abandoned wells. Nordics is the leading market for Decommissioning, with Norway being major market in the region because of its maturing oil reserves. European market is expected to see a rapid growth rate; especially due to this situation.

In the past two years, flat oil prices and rising costs have contributed to declining cash flow for this group of companies. Continued declines in cash flow, particularly in the face of rising debt levels, could challenge future not only the exploration and development but also the decommissioning operations. However, the decommissioning process remains mandatory, as the abandoned structures and wells can be damaged in a hurricane and cause an environmental disaster. Also, the platforms and wells cost more to decommission once damaged.

This report extensively analyzes the Global offshore decommissioning of Oil and gas installations market by in North Sea region, by decommissioning services or the activities (Project Management, Engineering and Planning; Permitting and Regulatory Compliance; Platform Preparation; Well Plugging and Abandonment; Conductor Removal; Mobilization and Demobilization of Derrick Barges; Platform Removal; Pipeline and Power Cable Decommissioning; Materials Disposal; and Site Clearance), and by areas of application (shallow water and deep water areas). Key drivers and restraints that are affecting the growth of this market were discussed in detail. The study also elucidates on competitive landscape and key market players.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Research Methodology

3. Markets Covered

4. Market Overview

5. Market dynamics

5.1 Drivers

6. Industry Value Chain Analysis

7. North sea Decomissioning of Oil and Gas Installations Market Analysis, by Service type

8. North sea Decomissioning of Oil and Gas Installations Market Analysis, by Application

9. Key Company Analysis

10. Competitive Landscape

Companies Mentioned

– Technip

– Statoil

– Royal Dutch Shell Plc.

– Chevron

– Oil and Gas UK

– Baker Hughes

– Schlumberger Ltd

– Bureau Veritas

– AF Gruppen (The AF Group)

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