Plugging Away

Welcome to Plugging Away, your go-to source for in-depth discussions and insights into the world of oil and gas decommissioning. Brought to you by The Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CODA), this podcast is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and sustainable approach to managing Australia's aging oil and gas infrastructure.Join us as we dive into the decommissioning industry and engage in thought-provoking conversations with stakeholders from every facet of the field to explore the latest developments, cutting-edge research, and game-changing technologies that are shaping the decommissioning landscape.Whether you're a seasoned professional, or simply curious about the processes involved in decommissioning, our podcast is designed to provide valuable insights, actionable knowledge, and inspiring stories that matter. Expect to gain an understanding of the challenges, innovations, and solutions that are driving the sustainable transformation of Australia's oil and gas infrastru

Plugging Away is a technology podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  A Discussion with NOPSEMA: Australia's Offshore Regulator

  Jul 27, 202628 min

  In this episode, CEO Francis Norman sits down with Sue McCarrey, CEO of NOPSEMA, to discuss the regulator's role in Australia's evolving offshore decommissioning industry. The conversation explores the significant progress being made across Australia's decommissioning landscape, the importance of planning and risk management, and how NOPSEMA assesses new technologies and approaches while maintaining safety and environmental standards. Sue also shares her perspective on major upcoming projects, alternative end states, the lessons Australia is drawing from international experience, and the opportunities to continue building Australia's decommissioning capability into the future.

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  Women in Decommissioning

  Jul 2, 202640 minS0

  <p>CODA General Manager Rean Gilbert is joined by CODA CEO Francis Norman, CODA Board Member Pia Turcinov, XODUS Decommissioning Manager Carrie McIntosh, CB&I Commercial Director APAC Simona Chady, and CODA Communications Lead Pawel Rybczynski to discuss the launch of CODA's new Women in Decommissioning Special Interest Group.</p><p>Together, they explore why diversity of thought, experience and discipline is essential to Australia's growing decommissioning industry, the importance of visible role models and allies, and how creating more opportunities for women benefits the industry as a whole. The discussion also highlights the broad range of careers that contribute...

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  Women in Decommissioning

  Jul 2, 202640 min

  CODA General Manager Rean Gilbert is joined by CODA CEO Francis Norman, CODA Board Member Pia Turcinov, XODUS Decommissioning Manager Carrie McIntosh, CB&I Commercial Director APAC Simona Chady, and CODA Communications Lead Pawel Rybczynski to discuss the launch of CODA's new Women in Decommissioning Special Interest Group. Together, they explore why diversity of thought, experience and discipline is essential to Australia's growing decommissioning industry, the importance of visible role models and allies, and how creating more opportunities for women benefits the industry as a whole. The discussion also highlights the broad range of careers that contribute to decommissioning, challenging the perception that it is solely an engineering profession while encouraging the next generation of professionals to get involved.

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  The Evolution of Decommissioning Conferences

  May 14, 202632 minS0

  <p>CEO Francis Norman is joined by Tommy Angell and Rachael Brand from Offshore Network to discuss the evolution of decommissioning conferences and the growing momentum across the offshore decommissioning sector.</p><p>The conversation explores how Offshore Network first entered the decommissioning space, the role conferences play in bringing together operators, regulators, contractors, and the wider supply chain, and how industry collaboration has evolved over recent years. Tommy and Rachael reflect on the rapid growth of D&A Australia, the increasing openness across the sector, and the importance of creating environments where organisations can openly share both successes and...

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  Research and Innovation in Well P&A

  Apr 12, 202613 minS0

  <p>CODA CEO Francis Norman speaks with Harald Linga from SWIPA about the role of research and collaboration in advancing well plugging and abandonment.</p><p>Hosted by SINTEF and supported by the Research Council of Norway and a broad group of industry partners, SWIPA brings together operators, researchers and universities to explore new approaches to well barrier design and performance. Harald shares insights into the structure of the program, including its focus on material science, large-scale testing and the development of solutions that can be taken forward into industry.</p><p>The conversation explores how emerging barrier materials such...

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