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Northern North Sea, East Shetland Basin (Heather Block 2/5, Thistle Block 211/18), ~130-150 km NE of Shetland·Under wayOil & Gas

Heather & Thistle Decommissioning

  • StageWell P&A campaigns in progress at Heather/Broom and Thistle/Deveron; Heather topsides removal contract awarded (September 2022)
  • Next milestoneHeather topsides removal, then Heather jacket removal (subject to a separate process)
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: EnQuest, UK Decommissioning; Energy Voice →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Heather topsides removal, then Heather jacket removal (subject to a separate process)2 November 2026 · previously: Heather jacket removal; Thistle/Deveron topsides and jacket removal
  • Stage: Well P&A campaigns in progress at Heather/Broom and Thistle/Deveron; Heather topsides removal contract awarded (September 2022)2 November 2026 · previously: Heather topsides removed; jacket and Thistle scopes in execution

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