McDermott has secured a decommissioning definition engineering contract from QatarEnergy for Qatar's first offshore decommissioning project.

The contract requires creating a detailed technical and commercial strategy for the responsible decommissioning and removal of 27 outdated offshore platforms.

This includes associated subsea infrastructure such as cables and pipelines in the Al-Karkara, Idd El-Shargi and Maydan Mahzam fields.

McDermott will utilise its knowledge of these assets alongside its global experience in offshore decommissioning to ensure safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations.

This project will be managed from McDermott’s Doha office and will begin immediately.

McDermott Qatar country head and operations vice-president Neil Gunnion said: “McDermott has installed the majority of Qatar's offshore assets. We are proud to apply decades of experience to continue delivering innovative, life cycle-focused energy solutions through our long-standing, trusted partnership with QatarEnergy.”

The company's expertise in engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) phases is expected to facilitate a smooth transition from planning to execution.

McDermott highlights the importance of safety and environmental considerations, developing strategies tailored for the complexities of offshore decommissioning.

The project's strategic approach aims to reduce operational risks while promoting sustainable practices.

McDermott offshore Middle East senior vice-president Mike Sutherland said: “As the first decommissioning project of its kind in the country, and given the scale of assets to be retired, this award represents a significant milestone and an exciting new chapter for McDermott, QatarEnergy and the State of Qatar.

“We are uniquely positioned to deliver a landmark framework that will set new industry benchmarks and establish best-in-class standards for future decommissioning efforts in the region and beyond.”

Last month, McDermott obtained a contract from the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company to handle EPCI for the Nasr-115 expansion project.

This work is a component of the wider Nasr Phase II Full Field Development plan, which seeks to enhance oil production capacity from the Nasr/Al-Nasr oilfield to 115,000 barrels per day by 2027.