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South Brae field, Central/Northern North Sea, Block 16/7a, ~270 km NE of Aberdeen·In developmentOil & Gas

Brae Alpha Decommissioning

StageStill producing; topsides decommissioning programmes at consultation draft (Rev 07, May 2026); CoP potentially as late as Q4 2027
Next milestoneOPRED approval of decommissioning programmes; cessation of production
Last checked1 November 2026

Source: TAQA Bratani (GOV.UK), Brae Alpha Topsides, Central Brae, West Brae and Sedgwick Decommissioning Programmes, consultation draft →

What has changed on this project, and when

Next milestone: OPRED approval of decommissioning programmes; cessation of production2 November 2026 · previously: Offshore heavy-lift removal campaign and onshore dismantling
Stage: Still producing; topsides decommissioning programmes at consultation draft (Rev 07, May 2026); CoP potentially as late as Q4 20272 November 2026 · previously: Platform still producing, CoP expected late 2026; Allseas removal contract signed Sep 2025; offshore heavy-lift removal slated 2028-2032
Status: In development2 November 2026 · previously: At tender

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