Equinor awards Modern American Recycling Services Europe the contract for deconstruction and recycling of Veslefrikk B
Equinor Energy AS has on behalf of the partners of the Veslefrikk license chosen Modern American Recycling Services Europe (M.A.R.S., Europe) for deconstruction and recycling of the Veslefrikk B (VFB) platform in the North Sea.
VFB is a semi-submersible production unit, complete with accommodation and process equipment. Equinor is planning to cease producing from the Veslefrikk field in Q1 2022.
Following a plant decommissioning period after cease of production Equinor will tow VFB to the disposal yard where the platform will be handed over VFB will thereafter be towed to M.A.R.S., Europe for deconstruction and disposal.
All onshore activities will be performed in Port of Frederikshavn. This work is expected to employ around 60 people at peak.
The Veslefrikk B has a weight of approximately 25,000t.
Source: M.A.R.S.