CNOOC teases floating wind plan to ‘build a new energy business’ in UK
CNOOC has teased plans to electrify its North Sea platforms through floating wind and “build a new energy business” in the UK.
200 jobs at risk on Seadrill rig after contract termination – union
Around 200 jobs are at risk on a Seadrill North Sea rig after a spate of safety incidents saw its contract terminated, a union has said.
‘Final farewell’ as Banff FPSO arrives in Denmark for decommissioning
Teekay has bid a “final farewell” to the Petrojarl Banff FPSO, which has now arrived in Denmark for decommissioning.
Campaigners bring legal challenge to UK Government on North Sea oil plans
Campaigners have brought a legal challenge to the UK Government for supporting plans they claim are “unlawful” for North Sea oil and gas production.
OGA crackdown as number of suspended North Sea wells to double to 1,500
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has forecast that the number of suspended wells in the UK North Sea will surge beyond 1,550 within five years.
Sembcorp ‘back on track’ on Cambo FPSO for Siccar Point
Sembcorp Marine has said it is “back on track” with work on the Cambo FPSO for Siccar Point Energy.
OGA delivers decommissioning cost warning with new strategy
The North Sea could face higher decommissioning costs if it doesn’t change its ways of working, the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has warned as it sets out its new strategy.
EnQuest boss joins board of Decom North Sea
The head of decommissioning at EnQuest has joined the board of industry trade body, Decom North Sea.
Bilfinger Salamis wins £35million inspection contract with Total
Bilfinger Salamis has been awarded a €40 million (£35m) inspection contract for Total E&P assets in Denmark.
Corallian fails to entice Shell with Jackdaw South
Corallian Energy attempted and failed to sell Shell and One-Dyas the “Jackdaw South” prospect ahead of the main development being sanctioned later this year.
Shell hits milestone ahead of sanctioning Covid-delayed Jackdaw
Shell has reached a key milestone for giving the greenlight to Jackdaw, a North Sea project which was delayed amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Buyout sees Perenco North Sea partner HH LAPS become Everard Energy
HH LAPS, a partner on Perenco assets in the Southern North Sea, has been rebranded as Everard Energy following a management buyout.
BP CEO Bernard Looney to headline OGUK conference
BP CEO Bernard Looney will headline the upcoming Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) annual conference.
Serica Energy extends life of Bruce field to 2030
Serica Energy has extended the life of its flagship Bruce field in the North Sea through to 2030.
Cluster of North Sea decommissioning contracts on the way
A raft of North Sea decommissioning contracts are on the way from operators including Harbour Energy, Eni, CNOOC, Taqa and more.
Helicopter stuck on North Sea rig after ‘technical issue’
A helicopter has been stuck on a North Sea rig for two days after the discovery of a "technical issue", combined with stormy weather conditions.
Union slams HSE on lack of ‘serious action’ for Buchan Alpha incident
A company caught up in a “dangerous” Buchan Alpha decommissioning incident has been given little more than a “slap on the wrist” by the HSE, according to an offshore union.
Back in the game: Blaze in growth mode for 2021
“You could say we’re a small family business in Laurencekirk,” says Ann Johnson of Blaze Manufacturing, “but we’ve always punched above our weight on the global stage.”
‘Bring growth back to Aberdeen’: New Worley boss on hopes for future
Helping to position Aberdeen “beyond the energy transition”, as Daniel McAteer puts it, is one of the goals of the new Worley boss in town.
Orca becomes first tenant at ex Bi-Fab site after winning Well-Safe contract
Orca Oceanic Systems has opened a new base at the site of the mothballed manufacturer Burntisland Fabrication (Bi-Fab) thanks to a contract win with Well-Safe Solutions.
Subsea 7 confirms 10 crew members with covid on North Sea vessel
Subsea 7 has confirmed 10 crew members on a North Sea supply vessel have tested positive for Covid-19.
Changes at the top as Orkney-based Aquatera restructures
Aquatera, the Orkney environmental services and consultancy firm, has restructured its business with a new addition to the top team.
Jersey sets out Carbon Policy to identify and report North Sea emissions
Jersey Oil and Gas (JOG) has taken further steps to underline its ESG credentials with a new “carbon policy”.
Eni back in the black for Q1, plans IPO or stake sale in new renewables unit
Eni has swung back to profits in Q1 as commodity prices improved, and announced plans for an IPO or stake sale in a new renewables unit.
Offshore wind spending to top ‘eye-popping’ $810bn through to 2030: Rystad
Spending on offshore wind developments around the globe will top $810billion through this decade, according to new analysis from Rystad Energy.