ABLE Triumphs at OEUK Awards 2025 – Leading the Way in Decommissioning and Circular Economy
ABLE is proud to announce a landmark achievement at the Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) Awards 2025, securing multiple accolades that underscore our leadership in offshore decommissioning, sustainability, and innovation.
Excellence in Decommissioning Award (Supply Chain)
At the Offshore Decommissioning Conference Gala Dinner in St Andrews, ABLE was honoured with the Excellence in Decommissioning Award (Supply Chain). 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.
Outstanding Contribution to the Circular Economy
Our second win at the OEUK Awards 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
Our third 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.
CEO Lance Taylor commented:
“Winning this award is a testament to the hard work and innovation of our entire team. At ABLE, we don’t just dismantle structures—we create sustainable value from them. Our commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and technical excellence has set new standards in decommissioning while supporting the UK’s energy transition.”
Looking Ahead
These awards reflect ABLE’s unwavering commitment to innovation and sustainability. We’re scaling up for the future with:
Marine recycling of the largest offshore structures
Offshore wind marshalling for global-scale projects
Hydrogen and SAF infrastructure development
AI-powered hyper data centres
Circular economy innovation at Able Humber Port
Together, we are dismantling the past and building the future.