OGA chief urges ‘pace’ on research into reuse options for North Sea platforms
The chief executive of the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has urged “pace” on research into low carbon options to reuse North Sea infrastructure.
Decommissioning ‘implies getting rid of rubbish’ – time for a new brand?
Industry leaders discussed the potential need for a “new brand” for decommissioning at Offshore Europe yesterday as it “implies you’re getting rid of rubbish”.
Ninian North ‘fully ready’ for single-lift decommissioning job
Canadian Natural Resources International (CNRI) has announced it has completed a preparation campaign to dismantle a 12,500 tonne oil platform in the North Sea.
‘Value destruction’ of nearly £8billion after North Sea deals, says WoodMac
There has been around £8billion of destroyed value through North Sea deals between 2012 and 2018, according to WoodMackenzie.
Scottish Government warns North Sea that support is ‘conditional’ on energy transition
Nicola Sturgeon has vowed to create the world’s first pollution-free airways above the Highlands and islands as part of a package of new measures to tackle climate change.
Total sees ‘new potential’ for North Sea investment
Energy giant Total has said it sees “new potential for investments” in the North Sea off the back of exploration successes in the UK.
Serious investment in carbon capture ‘only option’ to reduce oil and gas emissions
Serious investment in technology to store emissions underground is the ‘only option right now’ for the oil industry to cut its climate change impact.
New beginnings as thousands descend on Offshore Europe
There was an air of new beginnings at Offshore Europe yesterday as thousands of industry experts from around the world descended on the new P&J Live venue in Aberdeen.
Strength in diversity for Wood
Energy services firm Wood is a very different animal now compared to when Offshore Europe last came around to Aberdeen two years ago.
Industry must adapt or go the way of the dinosaurs, Total CEO tells Offshore Europe
The oil and gas industry has been warned by French energy giant Total that it must adapt or go the way of the dinosaurs
Carbon capture usage and storage – is it time?
Carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) is often described as a key part of energy transition, with the ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing energy supplies.
Marine firm to increase staff to expand expertise
A young Argyll firm plans to increase its workforce as it applies advanced technology to expand its underwater survey and mapping expertise.
North Sea poised for boost from Johan Sverdrup
The rise of a huge new Norwegian oil field is poised to give North Sea output one of its biggest boosts in years. The surge won’t last.
Knowledge is power when it comes to offshore safety
“Knowledge is everything” may be an overstatement, but every aspect of all businesses, from planning, to project management, to safe operations, requires detailed knowledge.
Genny Hire upgrades lighting tower fleet
Genny Hire was established in 2008, as the name implies we are a generator hire company, specialising in the hire of diesel generators from 10K VA right through to 1250K VA, with full project management support.
Outcome-based contracts are the industry’s way forward
Plant Integrity Management (PIM) believes outcome-based contracts will deliver fairer returns for all by driving innovation and subsequently improving bottom line returns and positively impacting sustainability.
Life as behavioural coach offshore
Working on an offshore platform in the middle of the sea surrounded by nothing but blue water might sound romantic.
New £50million centre to help cut North Sea emissions to net zero
A £50million centre aimed at making the UK North Sea the world’s first decarbonised oil and gas region is to be created in Aberdeen.
ODE opens Aberdeen base after netting £20million in North Sea contracts
Engineering services firm ODE has opened a new Aberdeen office after scooping £20million in Southern North Sea contract awards.
Aberdeen’s destiny as global energy capital in its own hands
Aberdeen’s destiny as a global energy capital of the 21st Century is very much in its own hands. But to fulfil this destiny it must heed the lessons of history.
New flights from Aberdeen to England are ‘important links for offshore industry’
Two new flights have been launched from Aberdeen this week.
Maersk Drilling wins £6.2m contract for North Sea appraisal well
Maersk Drilling has won a £6.2million contract to drill an appraisal well at a central North Sea field.
‘Strong likelihood’ of climate protesters at Offshore Europe
The Offshore Europe conference chairman has said there is a “strong likelihood” that climate change protesters will target the biennial showcase in Aberdeen this week.
OGTC working to ‘debunk’ idea of industry reluctance on tech adoption
Since opening two-and-a-half years ago, the boss of the Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) believes it has come some way to “debunk” the concept the UK industry is reluctant to try new ideas.
‘Eddie the Eagle’ to bring tales of tenacity to Subsea UK event
Celebrated underdog Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards will discuss the value of persevering “even through the toughest of times” at an offshore industry event this week.