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Decom Week Catch Up

Decom Week kicks off later this month at Ardoe House Hotel and Spa. We’ll be on site all week, catching up with clients and chatting through how we support decommissioning - whether that's technical input, kit or crew. Decom Mission always pull together a solid event - here’s a quick

May 7th, 2025|

Cape 2 Cape – Making Life Better Charity Hike

In May, Jon will represent HCS in the 135km Cape2Cape walk in Western Australia, supporting Making Life Better - a charity focussed on providing practical help to those who need it. Making Life Better, works tirelessly to support individuals and families facing hardship. Their mission, to create positive changes in

May 2nd, 2025|

Decommissioning Delivered

Well decommissioning comes with many challenges - most notably operational uncertainty, cost sensitive conditions, and compressed timelines. That’s why having the right solution makes all the difference.  We keep P&A campaigns moving with dependable equipment and experienced personnel, allowing us to deliver the solutions our clients rely on - safely,

April 30th, 2025|

Compact IWOCS Solution for Limited Deck Space

This combined IWOCS package - integrating the hose reel and HPU in a single lift - is engineered for operations requiring essential functionality and a minimal deck footprint, making it ideal where space is limited and simplicity is key. It’s a compact solution for providing hydraulic controls subsea for installation,

April 23rd, 2025|

HCS Decom Week 2025 Refreshment Partner

We're excited to announce our sponsorship of Decom Week 2025, taking place from May 19–23 in Aberdeen. This event, organised by Decom Mission, focusses on advancing the decommissioning industry through knowledge, innovation, and collaboration. Join us as we contribute to shaping a sustainable future in decommissioning.​ #DecomWeek2025 #Decommissioning #Sustainability

April 9th, 2025|

Global Offshore Support

From the North Sea to West Africa, Australia to the Caribbean - HCS have boots on the ground wherever our clients need us. Our teams have supported offshore operations across the globe providing installation & completions, intervention & workover and plug & abandonment services. With a proven track record and

April 2nd, 2025|

Scottish Apprenticeship Week

At HCS, we provide real-world experience that helps shape future talent. Andrew, a Foundation Apprentice in Business Administration, is currently gaining practical experience with us in key business functions, including: - Communication in a business environment - Developing self and improving performance - Supporting work practices - Designing and producing

March 7th, 2025|

HCS hosted the latest DecomMission Wells Workgroup.

HCS hosted the latest DecomMission Wells Workgroup. Yesterday, we brought industry experts together to drive the goals of the project charter forward and tackle key challenges in well decommissioning. One important discussion: how to attract young talent into the Oil & Gas and Decommissioning sectors. What can we do to

February 7th, 2025|

Expanding our reach in Great Yarmouth

Expanding our reach in Great Yarmouth! At HCS, we’re committed to delivering efficient and reliable solutions to the energy sector. With decades of experience, our production control systems and services are trusted by our customers. Our skilled professionals, including hydraulic and mechanical technicians, are at the core of every solution

January 29th, 2025|

Happy New Year 2025

Happy New Year from HCS! Thank you to our clients, partners, and team for your hard work, support & collaboration throughout 2024. We look forward to continuing working together & achieving great things in 2025! Here’s to a successful year ahead! #NewYear2025 #ThankYou #Collaboration  

January 6th, 2025|

Gas Testing Well Control Equipment

Our team in Australia recently completed gas testing as part of a Well Control Equipment 5-yearly recertification scope for a valued customer. The repurposed gas test tank has enhanced our facilities capabilities, allowing us to provide a more comprehensive service to our customers. Gas testing capabilities are available for rent

January 3rd, 2025|

The Archie Foundation Present Collection

We were delighted to help The Archie Foundation before Christmas by providing a van and driver to collect their Christmas donations! A huge thank you to Donald, Linsey, and the team for making it happen. Supporting such an incredible cause, especially during the festive season, is a privilege. #CommunitySupport #GivingBack

January 2nd, 2025|

HCS Perth

HCS is proud to mark three years of operations at our Perth, Western Australia facility, supporting subsea workscopes across the Asia Pacific Region. Since opening in 2021, our full-service hub has streamlined operations for our clients with capabilities and services in: - Maintenance and Testing of Subsea Tooling - IWOCS

November 19th, 2024|

HCS Aberdeen Subsea Wells Track Record

Since 2018, HCS have been delivering comprehensive workscopes on subsea wells, ensuring efficiency and precision every step of the way. Our proven track record showcases the depth of our expertise, and we're excited to bring that same dedication to future collaborations. With the resources, knowledge, and drive to take on

November 19th, 2024|

HCS Partners with CODA – Centre of Decommissioning Australia

We are pleased to announce our partnership with the CODA - Centre of Decommissioning Australia. With over USD 40.5 billion in offshore decommissioning work required for Australia's oil & gas infrastructure - and more than half of it needing to start this decade - decommissioning is a major priority for

November 11th, 2024|

DecomLive

This was an incredible opportunity to exhibit, discuss, and network with key players in the decom industry at Peterhead Port Authority. Big thanks to the Decom Mission team - Sam Long, Callum Falconer, Dana Mališová Smith, Morag Young for their hard work in making this event such a success. Check

October 19th, 2024|

SQA Approval

At HCS, we value our team, and we believe education is an important factor in helping to develop people. Which is why we are proud to share that our team in Aberdeen are now a qualified SQA Training Centre, providing our new customised award for ‘Principles and Practices of Subsea

May 10th, 2023|

HCS pick up gold at the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards

HCS Control Systems Ltd, based in Glenrothes and Aberdeen, is celebrating after landing an internationally-recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards. We were delighted to receive a Presidents RoSPA Health and Safety Award following our success of achieving 11 consecutive gold awards. This is for working hard to

August 26th, 2022|

Standing tall with bespoke engineering

HCS recently delivered a bespoke reel system for a highly valued global customer. The system is both hydraulically driven and electrically controlled. Our customer will utilise it to deploy and retrieve 2,300m supporting umbilical. This is the first 20,000psi self-supporting system of its kind and can retrieve a load of

September 15th, 2021|

HCS choose The ARCHIE Foundation as their charity partner

We are delighted to announce that HCS has partnered with The ARCHIE Foundation and will be donating a proportion of its future revenue achieved from an ARCHIE themed rental Intervention Workover Control System (IWOCS) to the charity. The charity, founded in 2000, continues to make a positive contribution to the

September 2nd, 2021|

CNOOC International contract awarded to HCS Aberdeen

Mark Anderson, Operations Director: "I am delighted to announce HCS Aberdeen Limited has signed a five-year contract with CNOOC International for the provision of Work Over Control System Services. This contract award is another significant milestone in the growth of HCS Aberdeen and will help secure the future of employees

November 24th, 2019|

HCS Partner NiTech in new Business Venture

HCS Glenrothes is very pleased to announce a new partnership with Edinburgh-based NiTech Solutions, a leading authority on continuous processing and specialists in continuous reaction and crystallisation technology. NiTech have developed patented reactors and crystallisers transforming the manufacture of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food & drink products as well as biotechnology products.

November 7th, 2019|

Chevron contract awarded to HCS Aberdeen

Mark Anderson, Operations Director: "HCS Aberdeen is delighted to announce it has been awarded a contract for the preservation, storage and maintenance of subsea equipment by Chevron North Sea Limited. This contract win is a significant milestone in the growth of HCS Aberdeen and will help secure the long term

September 20th, 2019|