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Overview

Contaminated assets present a critical challenge during decommissioning, impacting safety, cost, schedule and recycling outcomes.

The Birdon Automated Decontamination Unit (ADU) provides a controlled, onshore solution to safely and efficiently remove contaminants from rigid pipelines, flowlines, tubulars, casing and subsea equipment, enabling downstream recycling and reuse.

Designed for high-volume processing, the remote-operated system can accommodate pipelines from 2½” to 12” ID and lengths up to 12.8 metres (42 ft), with simultaneous internal processing of two pipelines and repeatable, high-frequency cleaning cycles.

Birdon is also undertaking R&D to extend the unit’s processing capability to flexible flowlines.

KEY BENEFITS

The Automated Decontamination Unit provides an automated, fully contained process for cleaning recovered pipelines and equipment, from asset intake through to verified clean output. By integrating internal and external cleaning with controlled containment of contaminants, the system delivers significant benefits across safety, efficiency and material recovery.

  • Improved Safety

    Removes personnel from line of fire during high-risk cleaning activities through fully automated operation.

  • Controlled Environment

    Fully contained system to manage hazardous materials and prevent environmental exposure.

  • Increased Efficiency

    High-throughput system designed for large-scale pipeline and tubular processing.

  • Enables recycling

    Prepares assets for reuse, repurposing or material recovery.

Project Impact

  • Reduces risk at every stage

    By removing personnel from the cleaning process and isolating
    contamination within a controlled environment, the Birdon ADU significantly reduces HSE exposure across decommissioning operations.

  • Improves delivery certainty

    Automation and consistent processing rates reduce variability, helping operators better forecast schedule, cost and required resources.

  • Unlocks recycling pathways

    Effective internal and external decontamination enables inspection, segregation and reuse; supporting higher recovery rates.

  • Integrated into the decommissioning lifecycle

    The Birdon ADU forms part of our end-to-end solution, supporting:

    • Offshore recovery and transport
    • Onshore processing and decontamination
    • Deconstruction and material recovery
    • Recycling and disposal pathways

DECOMMISSIONING FACILITIES

Strategically located to support safe dismantling, material recovery and environmentally responsible processing across complex recovery programs.

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Certifications

Certifications & Standards

Birdon’s maintenance operations are governed by an Integrated Management System certified to:

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