In 2017, Genel Energy demonstrated its commitment to responsible operations and environmental stewardship by commissioning a comprehensive decommissioning cost estimate study for its Taq Taq Field facilities and wells in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. RESL undertook the study, preparing detailed cost estimates for the decommissioning and abandoning the Taq Taq field’s onshore infrastructure.
The project’s scope was multifaceted, covering three key areas:
- Onshore Facilities: The study included everything from dismantling the 26 buildings across the oil field camps and facilities and removing materials to site remediation and restoration, returning the land to a usable state.
- Well Abandonment: A critical study component focused on the plugging and abandonment (P&A) of 26 wells. Proper well P&A is paramount for preventing future environmental risks and ensuring long-term safety.
- Pipeline Decommissioning: The study also included a detailed analysis of decommissioning costs for 28 pipelines of varying sizes and complexities. This involved evaluating the safest and most efficient methods for pipeline removal or in-place disposal while minimising disruption to the surrounding environment.
RESL’s comprehensive decommissioning cost estimate study provided Genel Energy with the critical information needed to strategically plan and budget for the eventual decommissioning of the Taq Taq field. RESL conducted the study entirely remotely, leveraging our experience and know-how to focus on the key issues and deliver the required level of estimate. RESL is proud to have been part of Genel Energy’s forward-thinking approach to decommissioning and responsible asset management.
