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Decom Engineering appoints Keith McDermott as chairman
Decom Engineering (Decom) has appointed high growth specialist and investor Keith McDermott as chairman as the specialist cutting business ramps up growth across the offshore, industrial and energy transition sectors. McDermott (pictured centre) has invested and exited a number of businesses across a spectrum of sectors and currently works as a non-executive director with a
Decom Engineering secures US patent for advanced Chopsaw cutting technology
Decom Engineering has secured a United States patent for key elements of its proprietary Chopsaw cutting technology which will help protect the company’s position as a leading provider of onshore and subsea cutting solutions. The patent covers a combination of mechanical and operational features that define Decom’s innovative approach to cutting – notably its linear
Decom devised a new “cut and lift” technology which helped to secure its largest contract to date.
Decom Engineering (Decom) devised a new “cut and lift” technology which helped to secure its largest contract to date. To meet client requirements Decom designed and manufactured in-house the TRACS-16 (Twin Recovery & Cutting System) which can cut and recover pipelines up to 20m in length and up to 16” diameter. The cutting specialist is
Decom Engineering’s Ultra-Light Chopsaw proves its worth during US Gulf Mooring Chain Project
Decom Engineering (Decom) deployed its recently launched ultra-light Chopsaw, the C1-16UL, to complete a challenging cutting project in deep water in the Gulf of Mexico. The subsea cutting specialist was approached by a major contractor 18 months ahead of the campaign to devise a protocol for cutting a 137mm diameter studless mooring chain, which was
Decom Engineering appoints Nick McNally as Managing Director to steer global growth
Decom Engineering has announced the appointment of Nick McNally as Managing Director, marking a new chapter in the company’s growth as it accelerates international expansion and technological innovation in the decommissioning sector. His appointment reflects Decom’s strategic focus on scaling operations, expanding into new markets, and strengthening its position as a leading provider of patented
Decom Engineering Unveils Ultra-Light C1-16UL Chopsaw for Subsea Operations
Subsea technology specialist, Decom Engineering, has developed and deployed a groundbreaking ultra-light Chopsaw which is transforming how contractors approach challenging subsea cutting operations. The C1-16UL represents the most significant advancement in Aberdeen-based Decom’s highly respected Chopsaw range, specifically engineered to handle the demanding task of cutting flexible risers and mooring chains under tension, Riser Turret
Revolutionising Subsea Decommissioning with the C1-46 Chop Saw
A £1 million investment in developing its largest subsea Chop Saw to date has paid off for Decom Engineering (Decom) following impressive results on its first deployment. The C1-46 Chop Saw played a pivotal role in a subsea infrastructure decommissioning project on behalf of DeepOcean in Shell’s Brent Field in the Northern North Sea. This
Repurpose to reduce emissions
The use of repurposed steel pipes can support a circular economy by reducing the need for new materials and produce CO2e savings as high as 97%, says Sean Conway, Managing Director, Decom Engineering Ltd, UK. Interest is growing in the use of repurposed steel pipes in infrastructure projects as an alternative to ‘virgin’ new
Decom Engineering makes the cut in Congo decommissioning project success
Decom Engineering’s (Decom) specialist cutting technology has been successfully deployed on a decommissioning project offshore West Africa. Decom deployed its C1-24 chop saw in water depths of up to 1,050 metres as part of an operation to recover a jumper connector on behalf of Total Energies in the Gulf of Guinea, offshore the Democratic