The decommissioning of aged North Sea oil and gas rigs is gathering pace - but it's a big challenge. WHEN OFFSHORE oil and gas exploration began in the North Sea during the 1950s, the UK saw an opportunity to boost its industry and economy. And as the country slipped from seventh place in the world in terms of economic prosperity to 20th (measured by gross national product per person) between 1950 and 1975, this new source of income and jobs was welcome.
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