Decommissioning will be in the spotlight at an inaugural well intervention forum hosted by the Australian chapter of the Intervention and Coiled Tubing Association (ICoTA).

The ICoTA Well Intervention Conference and Exhibition, to be held at the end of July in Perth, will include technical presentations and intervention insight from both Australian and regional operators.

It will look at production enhancement and well decommissioning case studies, among other technical issues.

As Australia’s offshore oil and gas sector matures, decommissioning has become an increasingly important focus for operators and regulators.

Industry stakeholders are seeking cost-effective and technically robust approaches to well plug and abandonment activities, while ensuring environmental and safety requirements are met.

The ICoTA event will also examine how well intervention technologies can support asset integrity, extend field life and improve operational efficiency across both producing and late-life assets.

In addition, the conference will profile intervention technology and innovation from ICoTA global prize winners, as well as include displays from service providers and offer networking opportunities with local and global industry peers.

The ICoTA event is planned for 29 July, 2026 at the Melbourne Hotel, Perth.