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Peter A Walker

Testing begins for new tool to reduce oil and gas decommissioning costs

Energy technology start-up Clearwell Technology has undertaken a feasibility testing programme for a new tool that could halve the costs and emissions of well decommissioning projects.

Entrepreneurs Bruce Cardno and Paul Ray set up the Aboyne-based business to develop their thermal milling technology, Therm-X-Mill, aiming to eliminate the use of drilling rigs and their associated equipment.

SMART:Scotland grant funding of £84,000 from Scottish Enterprise has helped Clearwell Technology perform a testing programme.

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