Axis Well Technology , Costain , DNV plc and BMT Cordah have come together for an unprecedented first and foremost Integrated consortium , a consortium providing end - to - end oil and gas exploration services for the UK continental shelf . It is estimated UK firms will spend £ 16.9bn ( $ 2020 ) over the coming decade in drilling , with 79 platforms requiring removal and 1,200 wells needing plugging .
Axis Well Technology, Costain, DNV GL and BMT Cordah have come together for an industry first and created Integrated DECOM, a consortium offering end-to-end oil and gas decommissioning services for the UK continental shelf. It is estimated UK firms will spend £16.9bn ($21bn) over the coming decade in decommissioning, with 79 platforms requiring removal and 1,200 wells needing plugging.