Plugging Away

About Plugging Away

Welcome to Plugging Away, your go-to source for in-depth discussions and insights into the world of oil and gas decommissioning. Brought to you by The Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CODA), this podcast is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and sustainable approach to managing Australia's aging oil and gas infrastructure. Join us as we dive into the decommissioning industry and engage in thought-provoking conversations with stakeholders from every facet of the field to explore the latest developments, cutting-edge research, and game-changing technologies that are shaping the decommissioning landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional, or simply curious about the processes involved in decommissioning, our podcast is designed to provide valuable insights, actionable knowledge, and inspiring stories that matter. Expect to gain an understanding of the challenges, innovations, and solutions that are driving the sustainable transformation of Australia's oil and gas infrastructure. Tune in to Plugging Away and become part of a community dedicated to shaping the future of decommissioning, as we work together to build a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable energy landscape.

Publisher

The Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CODA)

Category

business · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Jun 2023

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

15 of 25 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   12 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Designing for Decommissioning and Repurposing

   CEO Francis Norman interviews Dawn Robertson, Global Director for Oil & Gas at Bureau Veritas, exploring how designing for decommissioning and repurposing early optimizes asset value.

2. 

   18 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   International Collaboration in Well P&A

   Host Francis Norman interviews Kristine Wille Hilstrøm and Tim Croucher about international collaboration in well decommissioning and P&A innovation.

3. 

   3 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Planning for Waste in Decommissioning

   CEO Francis Norman and General Manager Rean Gilbert interview ASCO's Group Head of Environmental and Decommissioning Kelly Smith on planning for offshore decommissioning waste, revealing key insights for efficient management.

Inside a recent episode

Designing for Decommissioning and Repurposing

Published 12 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And are the actual arrow numbers correct? You know, and I've spent some time recently and this year more and more so with actually that sort of financial insurance and kind of c-sweep about board and director so um group of people and their interest isn't about the fancy cutting tool with all the rest of it you know that we've no very different you know and going oh wow look at that you know um you know, they want to know about the numbers. They want to know, right, well, is this number correct? And if it's not correct, then what should it be? But then they also need in their kind of wheelhouse, what questions should I be asking as a, you know, a director on the board to challenge maybe what operations are doing because it's something that's maybe happening for the first time. […]

Who has been a guest on Plugging Away

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dawn Robertson
• Kristine Wille Hilstrøm
• Tim Croucher
• Kelly Smith
• Sue McCarrey

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

65,788

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 20 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

9

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

0

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