AKD Engineering Delivering Offshore Decommissioning Expertise and Solutions

AKD

AKD Engineering provides the global offshore energy market with fabrication, machining and engineering services.

Based in the UK, AKD Engineering’s main Lowestoft facility covers more than 7.5 acres and is complemented by an adjacent dockside facility. Continuous investment has made AKD one of the premier manufacturing businesses of its type today.

With a history of inward investment, not only does AKD invest in its facilities and equipment but most importantly in people.

Offshore decommissioning services

One of the most significant developments for AKD Engineering has been its ever-increasing role in the offshore decommissioning market. This is demonstrated by AKD’s involvement in major decommissioning projects, such as Shell’s Indefatigable Field, valued at £12m. Lasting nearly two years, this decommissioning project was completed on time and to budget with no lost-time incidents (LTIs), underlining AKD’s professionalism and the importance placed on safety throughout the business.

Project management and decommissioning

AKD has supplied the oil and gas industry for more than 30 years and has expanded its offering to include the design and project management of turnkey contracts. The business has successfully moved into new markets, including offshore decommissioning, power generation, nuclear and renewable energy.

Our expertise and professionalism enables us to confidently work with major international corporations, EPC contractors, consultants and OEMs.

Engineering, design and project management services

AKD’s expertise means it can offer the following services to the offshore sector:

Offshore surveys, condition and dimensional surveys, and installation practicality assessments
Baseline decommisioning assessments and cost-analysis studies
Comprehensive laser surveys of offshore and onshore facilities
Conceptual design studies: engineering, structural, piping and installation
Appraisal of design, specifications and management of alterations (optioneering)
Project scope reviews and feasibility studies
Decommissioning and constructability studies, reviews and assessments
3D modelling
Innovative engineering design: engineering, structural, piping and installation
Stress analysis, including Finite Element Analysis
Computer-aided design (CAD)
Engineering and project management services
Cost studies: planning and cost, time and resources (CTR) assessment and compilation
Planning and cost control
Preparation of work packs
Documentation control