Member News: IKM Testing UK Named Finalist in OEUK Energy Safety Awards

June 22, 2026
Member News: IKM Testing UK Named Finalist in OEUK Energy Safety Awards

Complete service provider for the energy sector, IKM Testing UK, has been named as a finalist in the Award for Decommissioning Safety category at the 2026 Energy Safety Awards.

The shortlisting recognises IKM Testing UK’s extensive work in decommissioning with particular acknowledgement of its specialist Steam Cleaning service.

IKM Testing UK has delivered a range of decommissioning scopes across the offshore energy sector, helping clients manage risk, prepare systems safely and improve control during complex late-life and end-of-life asset work.

The company’s decommissioning services are built around practical engineering, detailed planning and experienced offshore execution. This approach helps reduce exposure, support safer access and maintain strong safety performance during challenging work scopes.

Steve Forbes, Head of Operations at IKM Testing UK, said:

“We are pleased to be named as a finalist in the Award for Decommissioning Safety category.

Decommissioning is a complex area of the energy sector, and safety has to be built into every stage of the work. Our teams support clients by bringing the right planning, technical knowledge and offshore experience to each scope.

This recognition is a credit to the people across IKM Testing UK who continue to deliver safe, controlled and efficient decommissioning work scopes.”

The Energy Safety Awards are jointly organised by Offshore Energies UK and Step Change in Safety. The awards recognise companies and individuals making a positive contribution to safety across the energy industry.

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