Aquaterra Begins Fabrication on CCS Well Abandonment System
Aquaterra Energy has moved its RAF well abandonment system into fabrication for the Northern Endurance Partnership CCS project in the UK North Sea.
(P&GJ) — Aquaterra Energy has moved its Recoverable Abandonment Frame (RAF) system into fabrication for deployment on the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) carbon capture and storage project in the UK.
The RAF system is designed to support the re-entry, remediation and permanent abandonment of legacy offshore wells that could pose long-term integrity risks for future CO₂ storage sites.
Aquaterra said the technology could reduce offshore well abandonment costs by up to £20 million ($26.9 million) per well while cutting remediation timelines by as much as 50%.
The company said the RAF system provides a recoverable and reusable solution intended to help operators safely manage historic wells intersecting offshore carbon storage developments.
George Morrison, CEO of Aquaterra Energy, said the move into fabrication marks a significant milestone for the company’s offshore CCS technology development efforts and reflects growing industry demand for long-term well integrity solutions.
Fabrication is being carried out in Great Yarmouth, England, with additional equipment sourced through UK suppliers.
The Northern Endurance Partnership is developing offshore carbon storage infrastructure for the East Coast Cluster, one of the UK’s largest industrial decarbonization initiatives. The project is expected to support CO₂ injection rates of up to 4 million metric tons annually beginning in 2028.
Aquaterra secured multiple contracts tied to the NEP project in 2025 as offshore CCS developments continue expanding in the North Sea.