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 infrastructure. Tune in to Plugging Away and become part of a community dedicated to shaping the future of decommissioning, as we work together to build a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable energy landscape.
Episodes
CODA CEO Francis Norman speaks with Harald Linga from SWIPA about the role of research and collaboration in advancing well plugging and abandonment.
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 progr...
CODA CEO Francis Norman speaks with representatives from Offshore Norge about how Norway is preparing for the next phase of offshore decommissioning.
Joining the conversation are Anne-Lise Søyland, Magnus Svensson and Michael Bishop, who share insights into the role Offshore Norge plays in bringing industry together and supporting collaboration across the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
The conversation explores how collaboration betwee...
In this episode of CODA’s Plugging Away podcast, Francis Norman speaks with Nina Ringøen from Havtil about the role of regulation and oversight in preparing for the next phase of offshore well plugging activity in Norway.
Formerly known as the Petroleum Safety Authority, Havtil acts as both a supervisory authority and knowledge directorate for the Norwegian offshore sector. Nina explains how the Norwegian regulatory model is built o...
In this episode of Plugging Away, CODA CEO Francis Norman speaks with Nick McNally, Managing Director of Decom Engineering, about innovation, international growth and the evolving demands of decommissioning.
Nick shares the unconventional path that led him from chartered accountancy and international beer distribution to leading a specialist cutting technology business operating across Australia, Brazil, North America and Europe. He...
In this episode of Plugging Away, CODA CEO Francis Norman speaks with Paul Sammeroff, Partner at Resource 17, about the realities of sourcing and mobilising skilled personnel across the global energy sector.
As decommissioning activity grows, access to experienced personnel at short notice can be a key consideration in project planning. Drawing on more than 15 years’ experience across 30+ countries, Paul shares insights into support...
In this episode, CEO Francis Norman sits down with CODA’s new General Manager, Rean Gilbert, to explore her career journey and what drew her to the decommissioning sector.
Rean shares her path from marine and environmental science into regulation, government and industry, including her time at NOPSEMA and in state government. She reflects on how growing up across multiple countries shaped her resilience, leadership style and strong ...
In this final episode of the year, Pawel Rybczynski, Brand and Communications Lead at the Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CODA), is joined by Francis Norman, CEO of CODA, to reflect on 2025 and what it has meant for the Australian decommissioning industry.
The conversation looks back on key milestones for CODA, including the delivery of the Introduction to Decommissioning course, the Waste Disposal Pathways Report and Database,...
In this episode, CODA CEO Francis Norman speaks with Brett Phillips, Subsea Manager at Centurion, about the company’s growing role in subsea decommissioning across Australia and internationally.
Brett shares insights from Centurion’s global footprint and recent projects, including large-scale pipeline recovery work in the Gulf of Thailand, as well as operations in Bass Strait and Western Australia. The conversation highlights the pr...
In this episode, CODA CEO Francis Norman records live from SPE Offshore Europe 2025 in Aberdeen, speaking with leaders across the decommissioning sector, including technology, regulation, academia, consultancy, and government.
Lewis Harper (NZTC) discusses industry-funded technology pilots and the growth of collaborative networks, while Suzie Coull (NSTA) shares the regulator’s perspective on well decommissioning and the importance ...
In this episode, CODA CEO Francis Norman is joined by Edson Valverde, Decommissioning Manager at Petrobras, to discuss how Petrobras manages one of the largest offshore decommissioning portfolios in the world. Together, they discuss the scope of upcoming projects over the next five years, navigating regulatory frameworks, addressing recycling challenges, and fostering a collaborative team culture to shape Brazil’s decommissioning f...
In this episode, CODA Brand and Communications Lead Pawel Rybczynski asks CEO Francis Norman to share reflections from his recent travels across Europe, including stops in Aberdeen, Bergen, Stavanger and Copenhagen. They explore how international collaboration, particularly through forums like the Perth-Aberdeen Gateway and the UK-Australia MOU, is shaping Australia’s decommissioning landscape. From the transferability of technolog...
Listen in as CODA CEO Francis Norman has a conversation with outgoing National Decommissioning Research Initiative (NDRI) Program Director - Cassy Schmidt, about the Program and its achievements, as well as introduce its new Director - Renae Larsen.
Join in as CODA's Pawel Rybczynski speaks to a number of CODA Partners at the 2023 Decommissioning and Abandonment conference in Perth Western Australia.
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