Well-Safe Solutions Secures New North Sea Contract, Unlocking Well Operatorship Capability

## Well-Safe Solutions Expands North Sea Footprint with New Semi-Sub Assignment Aberdeen-based well decommissioning services provider Well-Safe Solutions has secured a new contract in the UK sector of the North Sea, according to Offshore Energy. The assignment, which will utilise the company's semi-submersible rig, is notable for enabling Well-Safe Solutions to offer well operatorship capability for the first time in its operational history. The contract represents a meaningful step forward for the Scottish firm, which has established itself as a specialist in the increasingly active North Sea decommissioning market. By taking on well operatorship responsibilities, Well-Safe Solutions broadens its service offering beyond traditional decommissioning support, positioning the company as a more integrated operator within the basin. The UK North Sea decommissioning sector has grown substantially in recent years as ageing infrastructure across the basin reaches end-of-life, driving sustained demand for specialist contractors with the equipment and expertise to safely plug and abandon wells. Semi-submersible rigs, with their stability in the often challenging North Sea environment, remain a preferred asset class for such operations. Well-Safe Solutions has been an active participant in this market since its formation, building a fleet and operational track record focused specifically on well decommissioning — a niche that distinguishes it from broader offshore drilling contractors. The addition of well operatorship to its capabilities signals the company's ambition to take on greater responsibility within project delivery, potentially opening the door to a wider range of contract structures and client relationships. Further details regarding the contract duration, the specific field location, and the client operator have not been disclosed at this stage. *Source: Offshore Energy*