Alabama NewsCenter — New offshore reef site to open soon for fishing, recreation, through Alabama’s Rigs to Reefs program

By: Outdoor Alabama

A section of the decommissioned Neptune VK826 oil rig, located approximately 60 nautical miles off Alabama’s coast, will soon become part of the state’s artificial reef system, thanks to an agreement between the structure’s owner, Noble Energy Inc. and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR).

The new reef site is being made available through the state’s Rigs to Reefs program, which allows ADCNR to repurpose decommissioned oil and gas rigs as artificial reefs that support a wide variety of marine life including many species targeted by anglers. Noble Energy is owned by Chevron.

In addition to donating the decommissioned rigs, the oil and gas companies are required to donate to the Alabama Seafoods Fund to support research, monitoring, habitat restoration and management of Alabama’s marine resources.

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