The third edition of SPE Brazil Decommissioning Symposium will happen on the 17th and 18th of June 2025 in Rio de Janeiro City, BRAZIL.

The first and second editions were a great success, with three hundred public covering themes such as wells, subsea flowlines and equipment, production platforms (such as FPSOs, Semi Sub, and Fixed Platforms), new technologies, and environmental decommissioning aspects.

The 2025 Theme is “The decommissioning opportunity: reshaping the end into a new beginning.” this theme proposal aims to focus on the opportunity that decommissioning generates for the market, related to the recycling industry, impacting the circular economy, bringing up the issue of sustainability associated with decommissioning and dismantling processes.

This edition will be bigger, starting with an opening session with an overall view and analyses, then sharing two discussion spaces, one dedicated to well decommissioning and the other to subsea equipment and production platforms and covering lessons learned, new technologies, and perspectives.

This event presents an excellent opportunity to foster meaningful discussions because of Brazil’s high significance in decommissioning activities, particularly with the ongoing sustainability debates surrounding such projects.

Sustainability in decommissioning projects entails developing initiatives to prevent and minimize risks, costs, and adverse impacts that may affect all parties involved, including employees, communities, and the entire supply chain. Additionally, it focuses on amplifying positive effects and social benefits, enhancing safety, and improving project economics. By approaching decommissioning with care and transparency, the industry can demonstrate its serious commitment to fulfilling its responsibilities and minimizing its environmental and societal impact.

This event stands as one of the largest globally for decommissioning offshore installations. It will bring together leading petroleum operators, top service companies, academia, consulting services, government regulators, and other stakeholders to deliberate on sustainably enhancing the decommissioning process. Join the discussions with industry specialists, stay informed about the latest trends and technologies, and network with key players in the sector.

This two-day meeting in Rio de Janeiro is an excellent opportunity to network and keep updated about new technologies and trends.

The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) – Macae and Brazil SPE Sections are organizing this event; SPE is a non-profit organization, and “collect and disseminate petroleum knowledge” is the SPE’s primary mission.