2017-04-28
Allseas’ dynamically positioned single-lift installation/decommissioning and pipelay vessel “Pioneering Spirit” set a world lifting record with the safe and successful removal of Shell UK’s 24,000 t Brent Delta platform topsides from the North Sea on 28 April 2017.
Located in the Brent field, approximately 186 km off the north-east coast of Shetland, the Brent Delta topsides sat on a three-legged gravity-based structure which stands in 140 m of water.
The topsides has since been sea-fastened on board “Pioneering Spirit” for transport to the Able UK decommissioning yard in Teesside, North East England.
Pioneering Spirit in the Brent field
Pioneering Spirit moving-in around the Delta topsides
Pioneering Spirit moving-in around the Delta topsides
Connecting the yokes to the platform
Connecting the yokes to the platform
All yokes connected, pre-tensioning and deballasting
Fast lift of the Delta topsides
Fast lift of the Delta topsides
Contact:
Jeroen Hagelstein, Manager PR Allseas, +31 6 52 03 33 66, jha@allseas.com
Kristian Hall, Communications Officer Allseas, +31 6 24 13 62 12, kha@allseas.com
Shell International Media Relations: +44 207 934 5550
Allseas Group S.A. is a world-leading contractor in offshore pipeline installation, heavy lift and subsea construction. The company employs over 3000 people worldwide and operates a versatile fleet of specialised heavy-lift, pipelay and support vessels, designed and developed in-house. More information about Allseas is available at www.allseas.com.
The Brent Field has been a cornerstone of the UK’s hugely successful oil and gas industry for 40 years. On 10 November 2016, Brent celebrated 40 years of production. Shell is launching a number of projects to reflect on the history of the field, and share the memories of those who have worked on Brent. This includes a memory book, oral history and project involving a local artist.
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