Demolition - Northern Producer

Kishom Port, Scotland

 

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On June 12, 2024, the Northern Producer was successfully demolished at Kishorn Port, Scotland, with zero HSE Lost Time Incidents (LTI) or reportables, marking a significant milestone in UK decommissioning projects.

Originally a drilling rig converted into a floating production facility, the Northern Producer posed unique challenges due to its size and location. Measuring 108.2m long, 68.6m wide, 36.6m high, and weighing 11,500 tons, its decommissioning required meticulous planning.

Demolition of the Northern Producer
Demolition of the Northern Producer
Demolition of the Northern Producer
Demolition of the Northern Producer
Demolition of the Northern Producer
Demolition of the Northern Producer
Demolition of the Northern Producer Engineering Analysis

Engineering analysis also predicted the impact location and impulse hitting the ground, guiding the protection scheme for the dry dock slab. The predicted vibrations impacting nearby structures were in good agreement with actual measured vibrations during the drop.

Demolition of the Northern Producer Engineering Analysis
Demolition of the Northern Producer Engineering Analysis
Demolition of the Northern Producer Rendering
Demolition of the Northern Producer Rendering
Demolition of the Northern Producer Rendering
Demolition of the Northern Producer Rendering
Demolition of the Northern Producer Rendering

The debris spread aligned precisely with the controlled expectations set by Liberty and ASI’s collaborative efforts.

Demolition of the Northern Producer Rendering
Demolition of the Northern Producer Rendering
Demolition of the Northern Producer Rendering
Demolition of the Northern Producer Rendering
Demolition of the Northern Producer Blowdown Rendering
Demolition of the Northern Producer Blowdown Rendering
Demolition of the Northern Producer Blowdown Rendering
Demolition of the Northern Producer Blowdown Rendering

The successful blowdown of the Northern Producer exemplifies the synergy between advanced engineering analysis and meticulous planning in complex demolition projects, achieved through careful coordination and innovative approaches by Liberty Industrial and ASI. This achievement underscores our commitment to delivering sustainable solutions while advancing technical innovation in the field.