title: The End of Brent Spar
Brent Spar: the two options

 

 

Deep Sea Disposal (DSD)

  • Tow the Brent Spar to the North Atlantic.

  • Use explosives to sink the platform.

  • Allow the structure to settle on the sea bed.

  • Technically the easiest option.

  • Cost £17-20million
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 On-shore dismantling

  • Tow the Brent Spar into a deep harbour.

  • Decontaminate the structure and reuse the materials.

  • Dispose of waste on land.

  • Technically more complex and with a greater hazard to the workforce.

  • Cost £41million

photo: Brent Spar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two possible options

Shell looked at all the different options for the Brent Spar's disposal. Two made it through for final consideration:

Look at the extra information and choose which one is the best option.

Deep Sea Disposal
or
On-shore Dismantling
Cast your vote.
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