About Able

Meet the Able Leadership Team

The ABLE Mission

To develop and mobilise Britain’s most strategically important land and port assets to power the nation’s clean-energy future enabling low-carbon manufacturing, offshore wind deployment, and circular-economy excellence that delivers long-term value for communities, industry, and the environment.

ABLE is a privately owned, ambitious and successful organisation. From its origins in 1966, the Company is founded on the core commitments of providing a wholly reliable service, respecting the natural environment and being flexible in adapting to the ever changing needs of our clients.

From being a leading and innovative specialist in complex demolition processes, the Company has developed into a major player across a number of sectors including installation yards for offshore wind turbines, recycling redundant offshore marine structures and ships, land reclamation and property & port development, specialising in renewables.

ABLE operates a number of strategic sites, predominantly across the North of England, undertaking full site reclamation and associated property development. Our landholding consists of over 10,000 acres and includes a number of river frontage sites on the River Tees and the Humber Estuary where we provide project ports and logistics services.

Over the years the ABLE Group has been involved with many nationally significant projects and this is something about which we are very proud. Our enthusiasm to undertake ground-breaking projects is continuing with the development of the Able Humber Port (AHP) and Able Energy Park (AEP) facilities on the South Bank of the River Humber.

Our customers appreciate our strong values of hard work, common sense and discipline, particularly in relation to maintaining a proud health and safety and environmental record. This, combined with a true passion for innovation and excellent project management capabilities, allows us to maintain our social performance commitment of maximising environmental efficiencies to obtain full economic potential. Our motto is “ABLE CAN DO” and we are proud to say that since we started trading in 1966 we have always delivered.

Our Strategic Goals

  1. Marine Decommissioning & Recycling Specialist, quay, and estuary maintenance providing rent to Able Group

  2. Port Services including piloting and dredging on behalf of Able Group’s symbiotic operational tenants' dependent upon Able Group quays and utilities

  3. Proactively provide facilities, flexibility and reactive services that are in short supply

  4. Onshoring, storage, assembly and load-in and out of offshore wind components

  5. Lease quays, quays land, infrastructure, and land to symbiotic, relevant tenants

  6. Partner and JV with suitable local and tenanted renewable energy providers to distribute utilities to our tenants

  7. Utilise existing land bank and additional land holdings to create, store, distribute renewable energy and increase land value

  8. Promote land for housing delivery to create high-quality homes and thriving villages for Energy Coast employees and families

  9. Measure our social value and carbon footprint, define our carbon positive roadmap, and become carbon neutral on scopes 1 & 2, then 3

  • Peter Stephenson

    EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

  • Lance Taylor

    GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

  • Andrew Jacques

    OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

  • Mark Ellis

    COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

  • Marcus Walker

    DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR (HUMBER)

  • Craig Causer

    DESIGN MANAGER

  • Raymond Barber

    GROUP ACCOUNTANT

  • Karen Jewers

    PA TO EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) Report

UKAS Approved ISO Certifications

Corporate Policy Statements

Awards

The OEUK Awards are a premier annual event hosted by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), the leading trade association for the UK offshore energy industry. These awards celebrate innovation and talent across the sector by recognising standout individuals and companies driving technological progress and decarbonisation. They honour contributions to the energy transition and security, highlight best practices in safety and environmental and social responsibility, and reward organisations demonstrating strong corporate citizenship and community impact, driving the UK’s energy transition and securing the nation's energy supply.

OEUK Outstanding Contribution to the Circular Economy

This award recognises ABLE’s pioneering approach to industrial regeneration and circular economy principles. This award celebrates how we transform obsolete offshore assets into low-carbon opportunities, driving sustainability across the energy sector.

  • Circular by Design
    Over 250,000 tonnes of offshore infrastructure recycled to date, with 98.5% material recovery on complex scopes. Steel from decommissioned platforms is repurposed into offshore wind infrastructure, supporting the UK’s renewable energy ambitions.

  • Carbon-Neutral Operations
    Able Seaton Port operates as a carbon-neutral facility, with a roadmap to achieve carbon-negative status by 2050. Our integrated approach combines recycling, renewable energy generation, and hydrogen development.

  • Innovation in Material Management
    AI-driven dismantling logistics and material tracing ensure maximum recovery and traceability, reducing waste and emissions while creating new supply chain efficiencies.

  • Social Value and Skills Investment
    Over £6.3 million invested in skills development and local employment, ensuring that circular economy principles deliver benefits for communities as well as industry.

This award reinforces ABLE’s position as a leader in sustainable industrial transformation. We don’t just dismantle obsolete assets—we regenerate them into opportunities that power the energy transition.

Early Career Professional of the Year – Luke Donnelly

This accolade celebrates the exceptional talent shaping the future of decommissioning. At just 26 years old, Luke Donnelly has demonstrated technical leadership and innovation on one of the UK’s most complex projects—the dismantling of the Brent Charlie topside (31,000 tonnes).

  • Safety and Performance Excellence
    Delivered 98.5% recycling rate and zero lost-time incidents, setting new benchmarks for safe, sustainable dismantling.

  • Technical Innovation
    Introduced cold-cutting techniques to reduce high-risk work at height and integrated dynamic RAMS for real-time safety control—innovations that have improved efficiency and reduced hazards.

  • Leadership Under Pressure
    Luke’s ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through complex engineering challenges has earned him recognition as a rising star in the energy sector.

  • Future-Focused Mindset
    His work exemplifies ABLE’s commitment to nurturing talent and driving innovation for a cleaner, safer energy future.

Luke’s achievement is not just a personal milestone—it reflects ABLE’s culture of empowering people to lead the energy transition.

Excellence in Decommissioning Award (Supply Chain)

ABLE is honoured to accept the Excellence in Decommissioning Award (Supply Chain) award. This recognition celebrates our commitment to setting new benchmarks for safe, sustainable dismantling across the UK Continental Shelf. Our award-winning submission highlighted:

  • Safety, Environmental & Cost Performance
    Delivered Shell’s Brent Decommissioning Project with an industry-leading 98.5% recycling rate across 95,000 tonnes of topsides, zero cost overruns, and minimal environmental impact.

  • Technical & Commercial Innovation
    Constructed Quay 6, Europe’s heaviest-duty quay (45t/m²), enabling reception of 60,000-tonne structures. Pioneered “load-in by skidding” for the 31,000-tonne Brent Charlie topside—a global first.

  • Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
    Partnered with Shell and Allseas to co-design solutions, share lessons, and raise industry standards.

  • Energy Transition Leadership
    Operating as a carbon-neutral organisation, Able Seaton Port doubles as a recycling hub and wind turbine marshalling yard, with investments in renewable energy, hydrogen production, and circular economy principles.

The Decom Mission Awards are an annual, prestigious event in the energy industry, that recognises and celebrates excellence, innovation, and safety in decommissioning. Established to highlight achievements across the global decommissioning sector, these awards are presented during Decom Week. The celebration recognises outstanding achievements in a demanding, fast‑moving industry while driving progress through innovative, efficient, and sustainable practices. It highlights the sector’s commitment to the circular economy, responsible waste management, decarbonisation, and a strong safety culture. The awards also support talent development for the next generation of professionals and provide a global platform for Decom Mission members to showcase their capabilities.

Emerging Professional in Decommissioning Award – Luke Donnelly

ABLE is extremely proud that Luke Donnelly, Decommissioning Manager, has been named the winner of the Emerging Professional in Decommissioning Award at the Decom Mission Awards. This prestigious accolade recognises outstanding young talent making significant contributions to the decommissioning industry.

Luke’s journey with ABLE began in 2017 when he joined the company straight out of college as an Apprentice Engineer. Now just 25 years old, Luke has rapidly risen through the ranks, demonstrating exceptional technical skill, leadership, and a deep commitment to innovation and sustainability in decommissioning.

Throughout his career, Luke has played a pivotal role in several high-profile projects, including the dismantling and recycling of major oil and gas structures such as the Shell Brent Decommissioning Project. His work has not only advanced ABLE’s capabilities but has also set new benchmarks for safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility across the sector.

Luke’s dedication, ingenuity, and passion for the industry is inspiring, he embodies the future of decommissioning and recycling, and we are incredibly proud to see his hard work and talent recognised on such a prominent stage.

Luke’s award is a testament to the strength of ABLE’s apprenticeship and development programmes, and to the bright future of the decommissioning and recycling industries driven by emerging professionals like him.

ABLE’s Commercial Director Mark Ellis received the award on Luke’s behalf thanking Decomm Mission and the Shell support throughout the Brent Field Decommissioning programme that has ran in parallel to Luke’s impressive journey.