MEMBER NEWS: Richard Lind appointed to Decom Mission board

January 19, 2024
MEMBER NEWS: Richard Lind appointed to Decom Mission board

Ashtead Technology’s Richard Lind has been appointed as a member of the Decom Mission board of directors.

Richard is General Manager of Ashtead Technology’s mechanical solutions facility in Aberdeenshire which provides specialist subsea equipment, solutions and services for the offshore decommissioning sector. With over three decades of experience, Richard has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in subsea infrastructure removal and well decommissioning having held various senior positions at Claxton, Proserv and Baker Hughes, prior to joining Ashtead Technology in 2020.

Commenting on his appointment, Richard said: “Decommissioning is fast becoming a necessity and will play a significant role in the decarbonisation of the energy sector. The work by Decom Mission is crucial to enhancing these efforts through continuing to put the challenges and opportunities of the decommissioning sector on a centre stage.

“Through ongoing investment in our people, technologies and facilities we have significantly bolstered our decommissioning offering over the years and with one of the largest fleets of decommissioning tools and systems in the market, Ashtead Technology is at the forefront of this growing sector.

“I am thrilled to have been appointed to the board at Decom Mission as we work together with our members and the supply chain to support the sustainable future of this exciting industry.”

Decom Mission is a trade organisation focused on the international decommissioning energy sector. Richard was nominated onto the Decom Mission board following a period of time spent as the chair of the organisation’s Special Interest Group on diversification.

Sam Long, Chief Executive of Decom Mission added: “Together with Ashtead Technology, Richard is a firm supporter of Decom Mission, and so we are pleased to welcome him to our board. His sector experience and pragmatic approach to the role decommissioning plays in the energy transition will be valued and I speak for all the board when I say that I very much look forward to continuing our working relationship.”

Get in touch

AREG is the original energy transition organisation, working on behalf of members to empower the energy supply chain and champion its expertise. Please get in touch if you have any questions or would like to find out more about membership.

Contact Us
“

AREG has played an important role in the growth of Scotland’s renewable energy sector, engaging the supply chain and developing the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre. However, we are only at the very beginning of the transition that AREG was established to both lead and support so there are still opportunities for companies to get into the constantly evolving renewables supply chain. We look forward to continuing our work together as renewables builds on its place as Scotland’s main source of power, and as we seek to deliver real change in the crucial areas of heat and transport.

Scottish Renewables
“

Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce has worked closely with AREG since its formation. The recent progress in the developments of offshore wind projects by Equinor and Vattenfall are as a result of the work of the group over many years. The north-east is known as the oil and gas capital of Europe. At the Chamber, we believe the region must evolve its position to being recognised as the energy capital. Whilst hydrocarbons will continue to be essential in driving our economy for years to come, the generation of renewable resources will play an increasingly important role in providing cost-effective power, innovative development and economic growth.

Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce
“

The enthusiasm and dedication of the early group that would become AREG was fundamental in us choosing to launch All-Energy in Aberdeen. The first tiny show was held in 2001, and AREG’s Chairman at the time, Jeremy Cresswell, played such an active role that I often describe him in terms such as All-Energy’s ‘midwife’. All-Energy is now the UK’s largest renewable and low carbon energy exhibition and conference in terms of number of attendees, space booked, and number of exhibiting companies. As AREG became firmly established, their presence and support for the event grew spectacularly over the years. We thank them most sincerely for their invaluable input.

All-Energy
“

Vattenfall has forged a strong working relationship with AREG through the development of the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre. AREG has worked tirelessly on behalf of the North East and it can take enormous credit for the growth of sustainable energy in the region and the path it has cleared for the region to capture further investment.

Vattenfall
“

Aberdeen City and Shire is emerging as a key location for renewables by successfully transferring its world-class oil and gas expertise into the sector and AREG has done much to advance this through a broad range of initiatives. It has acted as a catalyst in driving further investment in the local economy by engaging with companies, Government, public bodies and existing projects and we have been pleased to support their efforts. Scottish Enterprise will continue to engage with AREG as we increase Scotland’s use of renewable energy.

Scottish Enterprise