TWMA secured a new contract with an undisclosed North Sea operator to provide offshore drilling waste management services for a multi-well campaign in the UK North Sea. The contract was awarded under an existing agreement, and operations are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026 (via www.worldoil.com).
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Operator | Undisclosed North Sea operator |
| Scope | Multi-well campaign in the UK North Sea |
| Start | Fourth quarter of 2026 |
| Cuttings | Approximately 2,000 metric tons per well |
| Emissions | Up to 50% reduction versus onshore processing |
RotoMill at the source
TWMA’s RotoMill system treats drilling waste offshore at the source rather than transporting untreated cuttings to shore for processing. Under the contract, TWMA expects to process approximately 2,000 metric tons of drill cuttings per well.
The company says the approach can reduce vessel movements and associated emissions by up to 50% compared with onshore processing. The project will be supported by TWMA’s Aberdeen-based team.
UKCS footprint
TWMA has operated on the UK Continental Shelf for more than 20 years. The award expands its drilling waste management work there, while the company did not disclose the operator or the specific wells covered by the contract.
John Robertson, TWMA UK general manager, said securing new work like this is a strong endorsement of TWMA’s UK business and Aberdeen team, and that operators continue to place confidence in its technology, people and ability to deliver safely and efficiently in challenging offshore environments. Halle Aslaksen, TWMA’s CEO, said the UK Continental Shelf remains an important strategic market for the company, where it has delivered drilling waste management solutions for more than two decades.
Droam Perspective
For offshore drilling contractors and waste-handling buyers, the contract shows the mechanics of TWMA’s offshore-at-source model rather than just its pitch. The disclosed per-well tonnage, Q4 2026 start window, and up-to-50% vessel-movement and emissions claim are the parts procurement teams can actually benchmark. TWMA’s refusal to name the operator or the wells limits how much more can be read into the award.