Driven By Integrity
We don't just abandon offshore assets-we redefine what decom looks like.
We don't see decommissioning as an afterthought. We see it as a critical phase - one that demands leadership, innovation, and a commitment to leaving every site better than we found it.
That's the standard we were built on. And the one we continue to raise.
Doing the right things for the right reasons.
Environmental Responsibility
Safety First
Industry Expertise
Licensed Professionals
Boomerang Project Began
Partnered with Danos
Guardian Goes International
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Became DOA Agent
Guardian is a Standalone Operator
Our Story
Guardian Decommissioning was built on a simple belief: offshore decommissioning could be done better.
As aging assets across the Gulf reached the end of their productive life, the industry faced a growing challenge—how to safely retire infrastructure, manage costs, and restore the environment without sacrificing quality or accountability. Too often, these projects were fragmented, reactive, and burdened by inefficiencies.
Guardian was created to change that.
From the beginning, we set out to be more than a service provider. As a full-service operating company, we bring every phase of decommissioning under one roof—planning, execution, and restoration—creating a more streamlined, controlled, and accountable process from start to finish.
Our team combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative mindset, working alongside operators like BP to solve complex challenges with precision and discipline. We lead with safety, operate with integrity, and focus relentlessly on delivering cost-effective solutions that don’t cut corners.
But what truly defines Guardian is our commitment to leaving a lasting positive impact. Every well we plug, every asset we retire, and every site we restore is an opportunity to raise the standard—not just meeting expectations, but exceeding them.
Because for us, decommissioning isn’t the end of the lifecycle—it’s the beginning of a new one.
We don't take that lightly, it's our responsibility to get it right.
Our Stakeholders Matter!
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Marine Minerals Administration (MMA)
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United States Coast Guard
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Environmental Protection Agency
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United States Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
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Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
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Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
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US Army Corps of Engineers
We view our stakeholders as partners. We know how much our work affects them and it is our priority to work in full transparency to continually keep ourselves accountable at the highest standard possible. We owe it to the people, the wildlife, and the environment as a whole to do the work that needs to be done responsibly.
Pioneering the Rigs-to-Reefs movement for a thriving ocean ecosystem.
Biodiversity Boost
Studies suggest rigs support up to 10 times more marine life than nearby natural reefs.
Refuge for Species
Providing essential food, shelter, and breeding grounds for marine life.
Supporting Endangered
Species
Reefed platforms have been instrumental in reviving populations of scarce species.
We Couldn't Do It Without Them
A Pocket-Sized Power House
We are a small team doing massive work. Since we work smart AND hard we are able to accomplish the big task of decommissioning with the small, tight group of talented people we have.
It is important to us that we give back to our employees. We see how much they give to us, their dedication to each project and all the behind the scenes work. We know without these amazing people, none of this would be possible.
We are extremely please to know we are providing a work environment where people want to stay and it is our priority to continue to improve the standards of the workplace as we do the standards of offshore decommissioning.
At the end of the day we care, and part of our responsibility along with responsible decommissioning, is to honor the people who give so much to us anyway we can. We truly love getting out of the office together, having fun, and growing together as our own work family. We encourage our employees health and well-being with flexible schedules in-office, dedicated walking areas, and ensuring there is plenty of time for visiting and laughter.
"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is a success"
— Henry Ford