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Controlled Flow Excavation
Leading subsea excavation specialist worldwide, delivering innovative solutions to its global customer base
The Controlled Flow Excavation team at JF Decommissioning have 20 years' experience in the subsea excavation sector and is responsible for the successful completion of more than 550 projects in 50 countries. We are committed to delivering quality services and maintaining our position as the market leader.
With industry experience that cannot be rivalled and a fleet of tools ready to deliver flexible, cost-effective and efficient solutions, customers are confident that their subsea projects, regardless of environment, will be delivered successfully, on-time and within budget.
JF Decommissioning CFE equipment spreads provide a non-contact form of excavation that eliminates the risks associated with other excavation methods, especially around complex subsea assets.
We provide a completely integrated controlled flow excavation solution to deliver against all project needs.
Services include:
- Pipeline and cable trenching and backfilling
- Seabed preparation and clearance
- De-burial for IRM activities
- Pre-sweeping preparation
- Free-span rectification
- Rock dump dispersal
- Spud can clearance
- Decommissioning and abandonment work
- Drill cuttings dispersal
- Harbour and channel clearance