World’s largest jack-up platform enters North Sea decommissioning sector 

Petrodec Obana was designed in collaboration with Petrodec, Dixstone’s specialist decommissioning arm, and Singapore-based Seatrium Offshore Technology.  

It is equipped with a 2,000-tonne crane and has 3,800 m² and up to 12,000 tonnes of deck capacity equipped with roller systems capable of rearranging components on deck enabling multiple modules to be removed in a single campaign.  

“Petrodec Obana is an excellent addition to the fleet, and is already fulfilling its role in the energy transition, decommissioning offshore platforms,” said Petrodec general manager Rainier Verhulst.

“Obana is now making a material impact on the safe and successful decommissioning business in the southern North Sea and beyond for our existing and future clients.”

Dixstone chief executive Louis Hannecart added, “In only four years, the Obana project has gone from concept to now being deployed in the market, fulfilling its role as an important decommissioning tool and supporting sustainable operations.”