Liebherr delivers confidence: Petrodec relies on proven offshore expertise

Petrodec’s OBANA jack-up represents a new benchmark in offshore decommissioning. The self-elevating heavy-lift jack-up was developed through an innovative rebuilding of two existing platforms and a newly constructed mid-section. To support its complex lifting operations in the North Sea, OBANA is equipped with two BOS cranes and an MTC 78000 offshore crane from Liebherr. The intensive co-operation on the project over several years culminated in the successful handover of the Liebherr cranes.

Petrodec, based in the Netherlands, has been a key player in the offshore energy sector since 2019, focusing on the safe and efficient decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure. The OBANA project began in 2021, when Petrodec initiated the concept of merging two repurposed jack-ups with a newly built mid-section. In November 2024, the mid-section arrived in the Netherlands, and the MTC crane, with a safe working load of 2,000 tonnes, was installed. Each of the installed BOS cranes features a safe working load of 60 tonnes and a boom length of 70 metres.

Strong collaboration during crane installation

‘We are very proud to be involved in such a special project. It shows what can be achieved through trust and clear communication. Working closely with Petrodec during the installation phase has strengthened our relationship and confirmed our shared focus on operational performance’, says Armin Seidel, Area Manager Sales at Liebherr Rostock.

The installation phase clearly demonstrated both the strength of the collaboration and the high level of technical coordination on site. ‘The on-site assembly was technically demanding, but we managed all challenges in time’, says Phillip-Andreas Kugler, Technical Advisor at Liebherr Rostock. ‘At times, work was carried out in parallel on all three cranes, running in both day and night shifts. It was a strong team effort that truly showcased Liebherr as a trustworthy and engaged partner.’

Liebherr remains committed to supporting the offshore industry with reliable technology and long-term service expertise. In complex decommissioning projects like OBANA, customers value Liebherr for its combination of high-performance equipment and dependable on-site support. As a trusted service provider, Liebherr supports its clients throughout every stage of their offshore operations.