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Decommissioning Planning
Structured planning from strategic closure decision through to a defined, executable project basis — end-state definition, scope development, programme, cost and risk.
Decommissioning Consultant
Independent Decommissioning Consultant
Professional Projects Group provides independent decommissioning consulting for industrial asset owners across Australia — from strategic closure planning and decommissioning advisory through procurement and delivery oversight.
What we do
Independent advisory for complex industrial decommissioning.
Decommissioning a complex industrial asset involves technical, commercial, regulatory and stakeholder challenges that must be managed in sequence and in parallel. Professional Projects Group provides independent consulting that works for the asset owner — not for a preferred delivery methodology or available plant.
We have supported decommissioning projects across oil and gas, chemical processing, manufacturing, defence and energy infrastructure in Australia and the UK. Our work focuses on the front-end decisions that shape the project: end-state definition, scope development, cost planning, risk identification and procurement strategy.
Consulting services
What an independent decommissioning consultant provides.
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Closure Studies
Feasibility-level studies that establish the options, likely cost range, key risks and information gaps for a closure decision — before commitments are made.
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Hazardous Materials Advisory
Independent advice on hazardous materials identification, characterisation, management strategy and regulatory compliance for decommissioning projects.
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Cost Planning
Decision-grade decommissioning cost estimates that reflect methodology, hazardous materials, site constraints, programme and market conditions.
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Procurement Advisory
Procurement strategy, contract model selection, tender documentation, market engagement and contractor evaluation for decommissioning packages.
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Delivery Oversight
Client-side project management, contractor oversight, interface management, progress reporting and commercial management through decommissioning delivery.
Why independent
The value of independent decommissioning consulting.
The decisions that most affect the cost, programme and risk of a decommissioning project are made before the physical work begins. Independent consulting at the front end of a project gives the asset owner a sound basis for those decisions — before scope hardens, budgets are approved and procurement strategies are fixed.
An independent decommissioning consultant works exclusively for the asset owner. There is no interest in a particular delivery methodology, no plant to deploy and no preferred subcontractors. The advice is shaped entirely by the owner's outcome.
Professional Projects Group has no delivery arm. We provide independent advisory only — which means our clients receive advice that is free from the commercial pressures that shape contractor recommendations.
Common questions
Decommissioning consulting questions.
What does a decommissioning consultant do?
A decommissioning consultant provides independent technical and commercial advice to asset owners on industrial decommissioning projects — covering closure planning, scope development, hazardous materials, cost planning, procurement and delivery oversight. Working client-side, the consultant's role is to define what the work requires and ensure the owner has a sound basis for all major decisions.
When should I engage a decommissioning consultant?
As early as possible in the closure planning process. The most valuable input is before the scope is fixed, the budget is approved and the procurement strategy is set. Early engagement allows the consultant to shape the project basis and identify risks while they are still inexpensive to address.
What types of assets do you advise on?
Professional Projects Group has experience across oil and gas, chemical processing, manufacturing, defence, energy infrastructure and major industrial facilities. We work on assets of all scales, from individual process units to full-facility closures.
Do you work across Australia?
Yes. We work across Australia, including regional and remote industrial sites in Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and the Northern Territory, as well as internationally.
Discuss a project
Talk to an independent decommissioning consultant.
If you are planning an industrial decommissioning project and want independent advice on closure planning, scope, cost or procurement, contact Professional Projects Group to discuss your project.
For mining assets in Western Australia, see our dedicated page on mine closure advisory in Western Australia, including WHS (General) Regulations 2022 and DMIRS mine closure plan requirements.
Where decommissioning scope needs to support a financial provision or closure cost review, see our asset retirement obligation and closure cost planning service.
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