The challenge of decommissioning subsea infrastructure in the world’s biggest market for flexible risers has led to the creation of a joint industry project (JIP) that is exerting influence on Brazilian authorities as they work towards a new regulatory framework for the abandonment and decommissioning of offshore assets.
The JIP initiative stemmed from preliminary research carried out by Norwegian risk management firm DNV GL, taking account of hazards involved in the decommissioning of subsea installations, including environmental damage and possible danger to workers.
