Aggreko and Katoni Engineering have jointly published a new whitepaper, Temporary Generation for North Sea Oil & Gas, examining the increasing role of compliant, low-emission power solutions in offshore decommissioning.
As the UK Continental Shelf prepares for a peak in decommissioning activity by 2030, operators face growing challenges around emissions reduction, generator availability, and operational continuity. The paper highlights the demand for temporary generation during life-support operations, plug and abandonment campaigns, and topside removals, particularly as fuel gas supplies decline post-cessation of production.
The whitepaper explores the operational and regulatory trade-offs between legacy Stage I–III diesel generators and modern Stage V units, and demonstrates how hybrid solutions, including battery integration, can help reduce fuel use, emissions, and costs.
A North Sea turnaround case study featured in the report shows the potential impact of these approaches. By deploying a tailored temporary generation package designed for the platform’s reduced load profile, operators were able to avoid an additional 4.5 tonnes of CO₂ emissions during a 50-day campaign. The project also achieved fuel savings of nearly £900,000 and carbon cost savings of almost £200,000.
By combining Aggreko’s modern Stage V generator fleet and logistics expertise with Katoni’s engineering and integration capabilities, the partnership provides operators with a reliable pathway to decommission assets more efficiently, cost-effectively, and with lower emissions.
The full whitepaper is available to download here: https://www.katoni.com/inside-katoni/katoni-aggreko-powering-north-sea-decommissioning—smarter-cleaner-together
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