Heerema Marine Contractors has been awarded a contract by bp to perform the engineering, preparation, and removal (EPR) of the Andrew platform’s topside and jacket in the UK North Sea.
The project scope includes the removal, transport, and offloading of the topside—comprising the Flare and Kinnoull Module—and the four-legged steel jacket supported by 12 skirt piles. This award follows Heerema’s successful removal of bp’s Andrew Drilling Equipment Set (DES) in 2024.
Heerema Marine Contractors stated that the operation will focus on safety, sustainability, and operational excellence, supported by its experience in complex offshore decommissioning campaigns.
Jeroen van Oosten, Chief Commercial Officer of Heerema Marine Contractors, said, “We are proud to support bp in this next phase of the Andrew decommissioning. Following the smooth removal of the Andrew DES module last year, this award reflects our continued commitment to the safe and responsible removal of offshore infrastructure.”
The Andrew Platform is located in Block 16/28 of the UK North Sea, approximately 225 km northeast of Aberdeen. Installed in 116 m of water, it consists of a four-legged, piled steel jacket supporting an integrated topside that houses production, drilling, and accommodation facilities.
