coda

What coda does

The Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CODA) is an independent, Perth-headquartered not-for-profit organisation that coordinates decommissioning activity across Australia's offshore oil and gas industry. It convenes operators (Chevron, Woodside, Santos, ExxonMobil, BHP, Beach Energy, OMV, Vermilion, Cooper Energy), the decommissioning supply chain, government and regulators (NOPSEMA, NERA, DISR, NT and WA state bodies), consultancies, and research institutions through tiered partnership memberships, the Operator Work Program, four Special Interest Groups, and a national events programme. CODA's core output is institutional knowledge: it has commissioned and published more than ten foundational studies (including the Advisian USD $40.5 billion liability study funded by NERA and seven operators, the Linch-Pin Innovation and Technology Roadmap, Deloitte's Skills Review, and Kent PLC's Regulatory Landscape) and operates a national research initiative (NDRI) on marine environmental impacts of decommissioning options.

CODA's product surface comprises data and training assets rather than proprietary technology. It operates the Partner Portal, the publicly accessible Decommissioning Forward Outlook dashboard, and the Decommissioning Waste Facilities Database covering over 2,000 sites across 43 waste types. Other commercial offerings include the Xplore prize-challenge solution discovery programme (supported by the WA Government), the Capability Index supply-chain directory, the CODA eLearning platform (with modules in English and Bahasa Indonesia), the Introduction to Decommissioning in-person course, and the CODA Connect newsletter. Distribution is primarily direct (partnership applications via the website, registration for training and events) with partner-exclusive access to full versions of studies and datasets.

CODA is funded through recurring annual partnership membership fees priced by employee count ($1,100 to $11,000), separately negotiated multi-year Operator Work Program contracts with oil and gas title holders, eLearning and in-person training fees ($1,870 to $2,200 per registration), and conference and event-related revenue (including the Aging Assets & Decommissioning Conference co-delivered with marcus evans). Government departments are Strategic Partners under reciprocal terms. CODA is governed by a board (chaired by Dr Ross Waring) and supported by an Industry Advisory Committee including operator executives from Chevron, Woodside, and Santos.

Name

coda

Legal name

Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CODA)

Website

https://decommissioning.org.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CODA) is an independent Perth-based not-for-profit that coordinates Australia's offshore oil and gas decommissioning industry, convening operators, the supply chain, government, regulators, and researchers through tiered partnerships, research studies, national databases, training, and industry events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Partnership Membership Fees: CODA generates revenue primarily through annual partnership membership fees charged to organizations across the decommissioning value chain. Fees are tiered by organization size (employee count): Associate or sole employee business: $1,100/year; 2-20 employees: $2,200/year; 21-99 employees: $5,500/year; Over 100 employees: $11,000/year. Strategic Partnership and Operator Work Program (OWP) are priced by negotiation. Partnerships commence annually on 1st July with pro-rata rates available.
2. eLearning Course Fees: CODA offers standalone online learning modules for purchase. Current pricing: $2,200 for standard general admission, $1,870 for CODA partners and government department employees. Modules cover decommissioning lifecycle topics including well decommissioning, regulations, environmental considerations, and disposal.
3. Conference and Training Course Fees: CODA partners with event organizers (e.g., marcus evans) for the Aging Assets & Decommissioning Conference and delivers in-person training courses such as the two-day Introduction to Decommissioning course at Parmelia Hilton Perth. Fees are charged for attendance.
4. Partner Portal Access and Exclusive Study Reports: Full versions of CODA's studies, reports, and the Decommissioning Forward Outlook are available exclusively to partners, providing additional value to the membership and reinforcing retention.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CODA is an independent not-for-profit that coordinates Australia's oil and gas decommissioning industry through annual partnership memberships, commissioned research studies, national databases (Decommissioning Forward Outlook and Waste Facilities Database), an online learning platform (CODA eLearning), in-person training courses, industry conferences, and collaboration programs (Operator Work Program, Special Interest Groups, and the Xplore solution discovery program). It serves operators, service and supply chain companies, government, regulators, and researchers across the decommissioning value chain.

Product overview

The Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CODA) is an independent not-for-profit organisation that serves as a central hub for Australia's decommissioning industry, connecting operators, service providers, government, regulators, and researchers. Rather than offering a single unified product, CODA provides a portfolio of platforms, tools, and programs including the Partner Portal for accessing full reports and databases; the Decommissioning Forward Outlook and Waste Facilities Database for industry planning; the Capability Index directory for connecting service providers; the Xplore solution discovery program; CODA eLearning for online training modules; and in-person courses such as the Introduction to Decommissioning. CODA also facilitates collaboration through Special Interest Groups and the Operator Work Program, and produces commissioned studies and reports covering regulatory, technical, and operational aspects of decommissioning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• National Decommissioning Research Initiative (NDRI): An initiative to better understand the impacts of different decommissioning options on the marine environment, supporting environmental assessment of different decommissioning options for offshore oil and gas infrastructure.
• Operator Work Program (OWP)
• Xplore
• CODA eLearning

Products and services

• Partner Membership Program Annual partnership memberships for oil and gas operators, supply chain companies, government bodies, and research organisations. Tiers are priced by employee count (Associate $1,100; 2-20 employees $2,200; 21-99 employees $5,500; 100+ employees $11,000). Includes access to the Partner Portal, exclusive studies, Special Interest Groups, and the Operator Work Program.
• CODA eLearning Platform Online learning platform offering standalone modules covering key stages of the decommissioning lifecycle. Modules can be purchased individually ($2,200 standard, $1,870 for CODA partners and government employees). Builds workforce capability for Australia's decommissioning industry.
• Introduction to Decommissioning Course (In-Person) Two-day in-person course covering the decommissioning lifecycle from late-life planning through execution and end state. Delivered by academics, industry leaders, and subject matter experts across 9 modules and 15 lectures. Registration fee is $2,200 ($1,870 for CODA partners and government employees).
• Operator Work Program (OWP) Dedicated collaboration framework for oil and gas title holders addressing shared decommissioning challenges. Includes structured workgroups, regulator engagement, and activity forecasting. Open to oil and gas title holders in Australia and adjacent jurisdictions; priced by negotiation on a multi-year contract basis.
• Xplore Solution Discovery Program Prize-challenge format program that connects challenge owners with solution providers, enabling proof-of-concept or pilot studies on real decommissioning data and projects. Monetary prizes are awarded to winning solutions. Supported by WA Government JTSI.
• Aging Assets & Decommissioning Conference Annual industry conference (3rd edition in October 2026, Brisbane) organised in partnership with marcus evans. Brings together operators, suppliers, government, and researchers across the Australian and international decommissioning sector.
• Decommissioning Forward Outlook Dashboard Publicly accessible dashboard enhancing visibility of forecast decommissioning activity in Australian offshore oil and gas. Data is compiled from publicly available information including plans submitted to offshore regulators. A fuller version with additional data is available to CODA partners.
• Decommissioning Waste Facilities Database National database mapping over 2,000 waste management facilities across Australia with capability and capacity mapped across 43 distinct waste types relevant to oil and gas decommissioning. Built from DCCEEW data and publicly available sources to improve visibility of waste pathways.
• Capability Index Directory Searchable directory showcasing companies with decommissioning capabilities, organised by capability type and region. Helps operators and service providers connect and supports the Australian decommissioning supply chain.

Quantifiable outcome

• CODA's liability study identified USD $40.5 billion in total estimated decommissioning liability, providing the first operator-supported assessment of Australia's offshore decommissioning outlook.
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Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

62 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and supporting.

• Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2026DISR collaborated with CODA and NOPSEMA to deliver a two-day offshore oil and gas decommissioning workshop in Jakarta for Indonesian government officials and operators, strengthening international decommissioning collaboration.
• National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2026NOPSEMA collaborated with CODA and DISR to deliver a two-day offshore decommissioning workshop in Jakarta for Indonesian government officials and operators, supporting knowledge exchange on regulatory frameworks.
• International Centre for Complex Project Management (ICCPM)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026CODA has a strategic partnership with ICCPM providing CODA partners with a $300 discount on ICCPM's nationally accredited Certificate IV in Navigating Project Complexity (11420NAT).
• Women in Decommissioning Special Interest GroupstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026The Women in Decommissioning SIG was launched by CODA to provide a structured forum supporting connection, visibility and collaboration across Australia's decommissioning sector, strengthening career pathways and mentoring for women in the multidisciplinary decommissioning workforce.
• BHPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBHP is one of seven operators that co-funded the landmark Offshore Oil and Gas Decommissioning Liability (Australia) study conducted by Advisian. The study established the first operator-supported assessment of Australia's offshore decommissioning liability outlook at USD $40.5 billion.
• Chevron AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChevron Australia is a CODA partner operator and co-funder of the liability study. Andrew O'Connor, Director of Operations & Maintenance at Chevron Australia, serves on CODA's Industry Advisory Committee. Chevron is participating in CODA's Operator Work Program.
• Cooper EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooper Energy co-funded the Offshore Oil and Gas Decommissioning Liability study alongside six other major operators, contributing to the first comprehensive assessment of Australia's decommissioning liability.
• ExxonMobilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExxonMobil is a CODA partner operator and co-funder of the USD $40.5 billion liability study conducted by Advisian.
• SantoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSantos co-funded the liability study and is an operator partner. Steve Trench, Executive Vice President Operations and Technical Services at Santos, serves on CODA's Industry Advisory Committee. Santos participates in the Operator Work Program.
• Vermilion Oil & Gas AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVermilion Oil & Gas Australia co-funded the liability study and is listed as a CODA partner operator.
• Woodside EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoodside co-funded the liability study and is a CODA partner operator. Tom Lukatela, General Manager Decommissioning at Woodside, serves on CODA's Industry Advisory Committee. Woodside participates in the Operator Work Program.
• Beach EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeach Energy is a CODA operator partner, listed on the partner showcase page.
• OMVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOMV is a CODA operator partner, listed on the partner showcase page.
• National Energy Resources Australia (NERA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNERA co-funded the Offshore Oil and Gas Decommissioning Liability study alongside seven operators, contributing to the first comprehensive assessment of Australia's decommissioning liability. NERA is a national energy resources peak industry body.
• AdvisiancoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAdvisian (the consulting division of Worley) was commissioned by CODA to undertake two major studies: the Offshore Oil and Gas Decommissioning Liability (Australia) study and the Global Review of Decommissioning Planning and Execution Learnings.
• Linch-PincoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLinch-Pin was commissioned by CODA to prepare the Development of a Decommissioning Innovation and Technology Roadmap, identifying key opportunities for innovative approaches and technologies across the decommissioning work breakdown structure.
• DeloittecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDeloitte was commissioned by CODA to develop the Skills Review for the Australian Oil & Gas Decommissioning Industry, identifying current and future workforce capabilities, skill requirements, and gap analysis with strategies to bridge identified gaps.
• Kent PLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKent PLC was commissioned by CODA to undertake Australia's Oil and Gas Decommissioning Regulatory Landscape study, providing a detailed review of the regulatory environment governing onshore and offshore decommissioning.
• SKH Circular Economy SolutionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSKH Circular Economy Solutions was commissioned by CODA to undertake the Decommissioning Waste Disposal Pathways Report, mapping Australian waste infrastructure and identifying barriers and opportunities for safe and sustainable waste handling.
• National Decommissioning Research Initiative (NDRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDRI is an initiative supported by CODA to develop independent peer-reviewed research to better understand the impacts of different decommissioning options on the marine environment. NDRI outcomes support environmental assessment of decommissioning options and feed into CODA's projects. Discover more at ndriaustralia.org.
• WA Government Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science & Innovation (JTSI)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCODA's Xplore solution discovery program is supported by the WA Government's JTSI, which provides funding and eligibility oversight for the prize-challenge program connecting decommissioning challenges with technology solutions.
• ABL GroupsupportingTechnology or IntegrationABL Group is a CODA partner providing international energy and marine consulting with over 60 offices worldwide and a track record of 80+ global decommissioning projects including Brent Spar, Montara, and Northern Endeavour.
• Aquaterra EnergysupportingTechnology or IntegrationAquaterra Energy is a CODA partner providing intelligently engineered products and services for well access and offshore developments, including platforms, riser technologies, and well abandonment solutions.
• Bhagwan MarinesupportingTechnology or IntegrationBhagwan Marine is a CODA partner with over 20 years of experience across offshore energy, vessel operations, subsea services, and complex project delivery. Peter Carmichael (GM Corporate & Strategic Development) serves on CODA's Industry Advisory Committee.
• CB&IsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCB&I (formerly Petrofac's drilling and well engineering division) is a CODA partner. Josie Philips, VP Asset Solutions APAC at CB&I, serves on CODA's Industry Advisory Committee. CB&I secured the landmark Northern Endeavour Decommissioning Phase 1 project.
• Hayes MetalssupportingTechnology or IntegrationHayes Metals is a CODA partner, a recycling and smelting group with facilities in Australia and New Zealand. Paul Coyte, Managing Director, serves on CODA's Industry Advisory Committee. Hayes has developed technologies to recycle complex materials including SURF cables.
• Stress Engineering Services (SES)supportingTechnology or IntegrationSES is a CODA partner that presented a webinar on safer shallow water plug and abandonment using physics-based Digital Twin technology augmented with IoT. SES's CTO Kenneth Bhalla led the presentation.
• James FishersupportingTechnology or IntegrationJames Fisher is a CODA partner. In July 2026, James Fisher and Aquaterra Energy launched an integrated global decommissioning partnership, announced through CODA's news channel.
• Darwin PortsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDarwin Port is identified as a key location for Northern Territory decommissioning activities in CODA's NT Location Study, with East Arm Wharf, Marine Supply Base, Darwin Ship Lift, and proposed Middle Arm MOF as viable receival options.
• Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics - NT GovernmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNT Government Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics is a CODA partner, referenced in the Northern Territory Decommissioning Location Study as a government stakeholder for hub development.
• CleanawaysupportingTechnology or IntegrationCleanaway is a CODA partner, Australia's leading waste management company, relevant to decommissioning waste disposal and recycling pathways.
• KPMGsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKPMG is a CODA partner, providing consulting services relevant to decommissioning planning, cost estimation, and financial analysis.
• DeloittesupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDeloitte is a CODA partner and was commissioned for the Skills Review study. Deloitte consultants Ashani Seneviratne and Kristy Delaney presented findings from the Skills Review.
• AccenturesupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAccenture is a CODA partner, providing digital transformation and consulting services relevant to decommissioning planning and execution.
• MonadelphoussupportingTechnology or IntegrationMonadelphous is a CODA partner, an Australian engineering and maintenance services group with capabilities in offshore decommissioning execution.
• Liberty IndustrialsupportingTechnology or IntegrationLiberty Industrial is a CODA partner, specializing in decommissioning and demolition services for large-scale industrial projects.
• Decom EngineeringsupportingTechnology or IntegrationDecom Engineering is a CODA partner, providing specialized decommissioning engineering services.
• Sims MetalsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSims Metal is a CODA partner, a global leader in metal recycling, relevant to decommissioning waste recycling pathways.
• SLBsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSLB (formerly Schlumberger) is a CODA partner, providing global technology and services for the energy industry, including well abandonment and decommissioning solutions.
• QubesupportingTechnology or IntegrationQube is a CODA partner, providing logistics and supply chain management services relevant to decommissioning material handling and transport.
• Toll GroupsupportingTechnology or IntegrationToll Group is a CODA partner, providing logistics and transport services relevant to decommissioning material movement.
• Clifford ChancesupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerClifford Chance is a CODA partner, a global law firm providing legal advisory services relevant to decommissioning regulatory compliance and commercial agreements.
• Mills OakleysupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMills Oakley is a CODA partner, an Australian law firm providing legal services relevant to decommissioning.
• Bureau VeritassupportingTechnology or IntegrationBureau Veritas is a CODA partner, providing testing, inspection, and certification services relevant to decommissioning quality assurance and compliance.
• Unique GroupsupportingTechnology or IntegrationUnique Group is a CODA partner, a global leader in subsea technologies and engineering. In July 2026, they announced the appointment of Giovanni Corbetta as new CEO.
• Pentarch OffshoresupportingTechnology or IntegrationPentarch Offshore is a CODA partner, providing offshore decommissioning and marine services.
• APAC Decon Pty LtdsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAPAC Decon Pty Ltd is a CODA partner, providing decommissioning and decontamination services in the Asia-Pacific region.
• AusdecomsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAusdecom is a CODA partner, providing Australian decommissioning services.
• IOGPsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIOGP (International Association of Oil and Gas Producers) is a CODA partner, providing global industry standards and benchmarking relevant to decommissioning.
• IMCAsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMCA (International Marine Contractors Association) is a CODA partner, providing global standards and guidance for marine and offshore operations including decommissioning.
• OPITOsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPITO is a CODA strategic partner, the global focal point for energy industry workforce skills and standards, relevant to decommissioning training and competency.
• Net Zero Technology CentresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNet Zero Technology Centre is a CODA strategic partner, providing innovation and technology expertise relevant to decommissioning decarbonization and energy transition.
• DTU OffshoresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDTU Offshore is a CODA strategic partner, providing offshore energy research and education expertise.
• Energy Resources AotearoasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy Resources Aotearoa is a CODA strategic partner, representing New Zealand's energy resources sector with shared interests in decommissioning best practices.
• Australasian Land and Groundwater Association (ALGA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerALGA is a CODA strategic partner, providing expertise in land and groundwater management relevant to decommissioning environmental remediation.
• Centre of Recovered ResourcessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentre of Recovered Resources is a CODA strategic partner, focused on resource recovery and circular economy solutions relevant to decommissioning waste management.
• Sustainable Ocean Shipping Hub Australia (SOSHA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOSHA is a CODA strategic partner, providing expertise in sustainable ocean shipping relevant to offshore decommissioning logistics.
• Pilbara Development CommissionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPilbara Development Commission is a CODA strategic partner, providing regional development expertise relevant to Western Australia's decommissioning hub development.
• RecfishwestsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecfishwest is a CODA strategic partner, providing recreational fishing sector perspective on marine environmental considerations for decommissioning.
• Pulse Technology HubsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPulse Technology Hub is a CODA strategic partner, providing technology innovation expertise relevant to decommissioning solutions.
• Maritime Industry Australia Limited (MIAL)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIAL is a CODA strategic partner, providing maritime industry expertise relevant to offshore decommissioning marine operations.
• Pilbara PortssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPilbara Ports is a CODA strategic partner, identified in the WA Hub Location Study as a key port infrastructure for decommissioning receival and processing.

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