Able Awards
Offshore Energies UK 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.
Outstanding Contribution to the Circular Economy Winner
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 Winner – 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 Winner (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.
Innovative Supply Chain Company of the Year Finalist
We’re proud to confirm that ABLE is a finalist for the Innovative Supply Chain Company of the Year category at the OEUK Awards!
This recognition highlights our continued commitment to delivering safe, sustainable, and innovative solutions across the offshore decommissioning sector. This award celebrates standout innovation in technology, processes, and partnerships that deliver measurable improvements across the supply chain. This nomination reflects ABLE’s clear operational impact, strong ESG practices, and alignment with OEUK’s supply chain principles—collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement. ABLE is demonstrating how agile, forward-thinking supply chain strategies are helping shape the future of the UK energy sector.
Decom Mission Awards
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 Winner – 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.
The Decom Mission Member Award Finalist
ABLE is a finalist for the Decom Mission Member Award in recognition of our outstanding contributions in the decommissioning sector. As a leading company in the industry, ABLE has consistently demonstrated excellence in project execution, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. Our innovative approaches to decommissioning have not only set industry benchmarks but have also contributed to the sustainable development of the sector. ABLE's commitment to safety, quality, and collaboration has earned the company a reputation as a trusted and respected leader in the field.
Global Offshore Wind Awards
The Global Offshore Wind Awards exist to shine a spotlight on the people, projects and innovations driving progress across the offshore wind sector. Established by RenewableUK as an annual industry celebration, the awards recognise the hard work taking place every day to advance offshore wind through technical excellence, collaboration, sustainability, and community impact. Their goals include celebrating the industry’s growth, innovation, and resilience, and highlighting the contributions of organisations and individuals who strengthen the supply chain, improve health and safety, and push the sector toward a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.
Made It Happen Champion Finalist – Peter Stephenson
ABLE’s Executive Chairman, Peter Stephenson, is a named finalist for the Made It Happen Champion award at the RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind Awards - an honour that recognises individuals who have played a pivotal role in advancing the UK’s clean energy revolution.
The award celebrates senior leaders who bring clarity to complex challenges, drive strategic progress, and deliver tangible results across the offshore wind sector. The event, shone a spotlight on the achievements driving the offshore wind sector forward - recognising the people, projects, and priorities shaping the future of clean energy.
Peter’s nomination reflects a lifetime of transformative infrastructure delivery. As the founder of Able UK, he has not only pioneered marine recycling but also created the backbone of the UK’s offshore wind deployment capabilities. His vision led to the development of Able Seaton Port (ASP) - now the UK’s most experienced offshore wind marshalling yard - and the forthcoming Able Humber Port (AHP), which will be the country’s first co-located manufacturing and installation hub.
