Decom Engineering and Unique Group have entered into a memorandum of understanding to form a partnership focused on delivering integrated subsea decommissioning services. The collaboration targets major offshore oil and gas regions, including the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

Combined Service Offering

The partnership aims to provide a turnkey decommissioning solution for ageing subsea infrastructure. This will be achieved by merging Decom Engineering's proprietary mechanical cutting and removal technologies with Unique Group's subsea engineering, project management, and offshore execution capabilities.

Capabilities and Resources

Decom Engineering contributes its field-proven Chopsaw cutting tools, designed to reduce costs and improve safety during high-risk subsea removal operations. Unique Group provides subsea engineering expertise, offshore operational support, and global logistics from its 18 locations. The MoU also grants Decom access to equipment storage at Unique Group's global facilities, enabling faster tool mobilization and deployment for client projects.

Collaborative Scope

Beyond the core service integration, the companies will collaborate on engineering design, operational planning, training, and knowledge transfer initiatives. The partnership is structured to offer a full decommissioning workstream, from subsea cutting and recovery through to engineering support, planning, and offshore execution, providing a single point of accountability for operators.

Market Context and Strategic Rationale

The agreement responds to rising market demand for more efficient and integrated decommissioning strategies. Operators face pressures from tightening budgets, ageing subsea assets, and growing regulatory and emissions-related obligations. The partnership aligns complementary capabilities to deliver tailored, high-performance solutions that help clients reduce costs, manage environmental responsibilities, and safely retire legacy infrastructure.