Removal of North Sea oil and gas platforms decommissioning - a rational approach. The Amerad Hess view

The decommissioning of redundant oil and gas platforms in the North Sea has been the subject of recent controversy. Production companies favour marine disposal, whiles environmentalist, notable Greenpeace, argue that land disposal must occur. The author argues for a more rational approach with each side being able to argue its case for and against each options, with all the consequences of each method being fully and frankly explored. (UK)