02/08/2026
We are proud to share that we have recently been awarded three new offshore decommissioning disposal contracts by Woodside Energy, along with one non-binding, non-exclusive Frame Agreement for Integrated Wellhead Disposal Services.
This builds on the successful delivery of multiple complex decommissioning campaigns over the past three years.
The new contracts follow Birdon’s completion of major offshore disposal projects reinforcing Birdon’s position as a trusted partner in the safe, compliant and sustainable deconstruction and recycling of offshore oil and gas assets.
Together, the three contracts and one frame agreement span plug and abandonment (P&A) campaigns, subsea wellhead recovery and rigid pipeline disposal across Western Australia.
1. P&A Disposal Services
As part of a five‑well P&A campaign, Birdon will receive, decontaminate, de‑energise and recycle recovered materials, including subsea Christmas trees, tubulars and downhole completion tools.
2. P&A Disposal Services
Under this three‑well abandonment campaign, Birdon will receive, deconstruct and recycle recovered materials including wellheads and tubulars.
3. Integrated Wellhead Disposal Services – Campaign 2
The Frame Agreement allows Woodside to issue contracts to Birdon for the disposal of subsea wellheads, receiving, deconstructing and recycling associated wellheads and tubulars.
4. Rigid Pipeline Disposal Services
The scope includes the recovery and recycling of 23 kilometres of 12‑inch rigid pipeline, with Birdon responsible for receiving, decontaminating, deconstructing and recycling all recovered material.
Our General Manager – Australia West, Mitchell Kelly, said the award of multiple contracts and frame agreement reflect Birdon’s project management excellence and its proven ability to deliver complex decommissioning programs safely and sustainably.
“These contracts build on several years of close collaboration with Woodside and reflect a strong foundation of trust, transparency and a one-team approach to delivery,” Mr Kelly said.
“Our strength lies in combining disciplined ex*****on with rigorous safety and environmental standards, alongside a fully integrated, end-to-end asset disposal capability.”
Birdon’s decommissioning and disposal activities are supported by specialised facilities, experienced delivery teams, and an established network of end users enabling the safe handling, treatment and recycling of a wide range of subsea and offshore assets.
Our team have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex disposal and decommissioning projects across the oil and gas, defence and maritime sectors, consistently achieving high recycling rates and supporting the principles of the circular economy.
