The program, delivered by Australia's Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) involves the staged decommissioning of the Laminaria-Corallina oil fields, located approximately 550km northwest of Darwin.

Phase 2 covers the permanent plugging and abandonment of the Laminaria-Corallina subsea wells. Phase 3 will involve the decommissioning and removal of the remaining subsea infrastructure.

Across both phases, Xodus' scope includes environmental impact assessments, EPBC Act approvals support, oil spill modelling, GIS services, regulatory engagement support and implementation planning.

The first phase of the program is now operationally complete. Phase 1 included the suspension of wells, the flushing of subsea infrastructure, and the disconnection and tow of the Northern Endeavour FPSO, a 274m long facility that had been permanently moored between the Laminara and Corallina oil field. Xodus supported this phase through a multi-year Technical and Project Support Services team, providing technical assurance and advisory suppport. 

For Phases 2 and 3, Xodus has partnered with Elemental Consulting Services. Elemental also contributed to Phase 1, supporting approvals for the FPSO operations contractor. This partnership will build on detailed understanding of Phase 1, providing continuity and leveraging program knowledge. 

Carrie McIntosh, Xodus Late Life & Decommissioning Manager said: "North Endeavour is one of the most significant decommissioning programs under way in Asia Pacific. Our team has been involved since Phase 1 and being trusted to lead environmental approvals through t completion says a lot about the standard of work we've delivered with DISR".