KEYFACT Energy
24/02/2021
Nexstep
Description
Nexstep is the joint initiative of EBN and the Dutch oil and gas industry, represented by NOGEPA. It is their ambition to stimulate re-use and collaboration in decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure in the Netherlands. The organization share learnings, drive innovation and promote effective and efficient regulation; all with the clear ambition to contribute to the energy transition.
Nexstep, National Platform for Re-use & Decommissioning was established following recommendations made in the Netherlands Masterplan for Decommissioning & Re-use in November 2016. This Masterplan was set-up by EBN, NOGEPA and IRO, respectively representing the state, the oil and gas operators, and the service industry.
With the foreseen decline of hydrocarbon production in the future, the oil and gas infrastructure will become available for other uses. The energy transition presents an opportunity to re-use existing elements to complement renewable investments before the eventual safe and efficient decommissioning.
Nexstep is a membership-based organisation which aims to stimulate and facilitate collaboration amongst key stakeholders. The organisation will:
- develop and drive a dedicated innovation agenda
- promote effective regulation
- encourage knowledge transfer both nationally and internationally
Core members are EBN and the oil and gas operators organised under NOGEPA, with the support of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.