ABL Group Appointed to Support ExxonMobil's Major Offshore Decommissioning Campaign in Australia

## ABL Group Wins Role on ExxonMobil's Australian Offshore Decommissioning Campaign ABL, the technical assurance and consultancy arm of Oslo-listed ABL Group, has been appointed to support Esso Australia Resources — a subsidiary of U.S. energy major ExxonMobil — on a large-scale offshore decommissioning programme off the Australian coast, according to Offshore Energy. The scope of the campaign is substantial, involving the removal of multiple offshore platforms, hundreds of wells, and associated subsea infrastructure. The project is widely regarded as one of the most significant decommissioning undertakings in the Asia-Pacific region to date, reflecting the maturity of Australia's offshore oil and gas sector and the growing regulatory and environmental pressure to safely retire ageing assets. ABL's role will centre on providing independent technical consultancy and verification services throughout the removal campaign. The company's expertise in marine and offshore engineering, combined with its established track record in decommissioning projects globally, positions it as a key advisor as Esso Australia navigates the complex logistical, engineering, and environmental challenges inherent in such an operation. ### A Growing Decommissioning Market Australia's offshore decommissioning sector has been gaining momentum in recent years, driven by an ageing asset base in the Bass Strait and the Gippsland Basin — areas that have been producing oil and gas since the late 1960s. Regulatory frameworks administered by the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) require operators to meet stringent standards for well plugging and abandonment, platform removal, and seabed remediation. The scale of ExxonMobil's campaign underscores the significant investment required to responsibly retire offshore infrastructure, and signals broader industry momentum toward decommissioning activity across the region. Industry analysts have projected that Asia-Pacific decommissioning expenditure will rise considerably over the coming decade as legacy fields reach end-of-life. For ABL Group, the contract represents a meaningful addition to its decommissioning portfolio and reinforces the group's strategic focus on the energy transition and life-of-field services. The Oslo-listed consultancy has been actively expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific market. Further details regarding the contract value and duration have not been disclosed.