RCP provides specialist decommissioning support for well abandonment and late-life asset operations, including control system upgrades, BOP refurbishment, instrumentation calibration and hazardous area compliance to maintain operational integrity throughout the campaign.
Supporting Safe and Compliant Decommissioning
Well abandonment and decommissioning operations require a high level of reliability from safety-critical systems, often under compressed schedules and regulatory scrutiny. RCP provides practical, engineer-led support to ensure control systems and instrumentation remain fit for purpose for the duration of the campaign.
Our engineers have extensive experience working on ageing assets and brownfield installations, where upgrades, refurbishment and targeted remediation are required to meet current operational and compliance requirements without unnecessary scope growth.
Decommissioning Capabilities
Electrical control and instrumentation upgrades
RCP supports the upgrade and replacement of obsolete or unsupported electrical control and instrumentation systems required for abandonment operations. This includes modernisation of PLCs, HMIs and associated field devices to improve reliability, diagnostics and long-term supportability during late-life operations.
BOP control equipment refurbishment
We provide inspection, refurbishment and support services for BOP control systems used during decommissioning and well abandonment campaigns. Services include control panel surveys, component replacement, functional testing and documentation support to ensure systems operate safely and reliably throughout critical well control activities.
Anti-collision and safety system support
RCP engineers refurbish and support travelling block monitors, anti-collision systems and associated drill floor safety equipment to reduce risk during abandonment operations. These systems play a key role in protecting personnel and equipment during non-routine lifting and intervention activities commonly associated with decommissioning.
Instrumentation verification and calibration
Accurate instrumentation is essential during well abandonment. RCP provides verification, calibration and fault investigation services for pressure, level, load and process instrumentation used throughout the drilling and well control package.
Inspection, Compliance and Remedial Support
Decommissioning projects often expose legacy installation issues that must be addressed before work can proceed. RCP provides CompEx inspection services, hazardous area surveys and compliance reporting to support regulatory requirements and internal assurance processes.
Where issues are identified, our engineers can carry out remedial work, documentation updates and system modifications to ensure installations meet applicable IEC and ATEX standards for the duration of the campaign.
Onsite Engineering and Project Support
RCP supplies experienced offshore engineers and technicians to support decommissioning projects on site. Our teams integrate with client and contractor personnel, providing hands-on engineering support across installation, commissioning, fault resolution and system modifications.
Services include:
- Onsite engineering and technical supervision
- Installation and commissioning of upgraded systems
- Support during well abandonment and intervention activities
- Rapid response troubleshooting during critical operations
Our approach prioritises safety, clear communication and practical execution in live offshore environments.
A Pragmatic Approach to Late-Life Assets
At RCP, we understand that decommissioning projects require a balance between compliance, safety and cost control. We focus on targeted engineering solutions that address real operational risks without unnecessary replacement of serviceable equipment.
By combining offshore experience, hazardous area expertise and in-house engineering capability, RCP helps operators complete decommissioning and well abandonment campaigns safely, efficiently and with confidence.
