Well Slot: Who’s drilling in the UK North Sea and Norway?
Well Slot is a monthly feature from Energy Voice and Westwood Global looking at drilling activity and rig moves in the UK North Sea and Norway.
Ithaca Energy CEO Alan Bruce steps down to ‘pursue new opportunities’
Ithaca Energy has shared that its chief executive, Alan Bruce, will be stepping down after more than two years at the helm.
SEPA finds ‘no oil’ in Fruin Water after Petroineos spill
Shona McConnell, SEPA senior manager for environmental performance, said: "No oil was observed in the Fruin Water below the upstream containment infrastructure near Strone House."
Accelerating energy jobs in 2024
As we approach the end of one year and look ahead to opportunities and ambitions for the next, I think it is clear to see that the UK stands on the brink of a remarkable opportunity to lead the charge in the global energy transition.
Sir Ian Wood: Energy security to be ‘high on the political agenda’ in 2024
With a general election looming Sir Ian Wood says that "we can expect energy security, and therefore our region, to be high on the political agenda."
Lerwick Port chief hails Rosebank hub investment as ‘huge boost’ for Shetland
Jobs will be created at Lerwick Harbour which will host the main marine support hub for the oil and gas field.
Chevron sees up to $4bn hit from California policies, former Gulf of Mexico assets
Chevron Corp. will write down the value of $3.5 billion to $4 billion in assets due to restrictive government policies in California and environmental liabilities in the Gulf of Mexico.
Updated: SEPA reports ‘small’ oil spill off Argyll and Bute
A SEPA spokesperson told Energy Voice investigations into the spill are ongoing but "there is currently a very low risk to the wider public".
European stocks kick off 2024 with gains as oil companies climb
European stocks gained on the first day of trading in 2024, with energy shares leading the advance as crude oil prices rose amid increased tensions over the Red Sea.
Viaro acquires 15% interest in Bressay and EnQuest Producer FPSO
A subsidiary of Viaro Energy, RockRose UKCS 10, has picked up a 15% stake in the Bressay field and EnQuest Producer FPSO.
Shell extends job cuts as CEO seeks to trim costs
When asked by Energy Voice Shell could not confirm what role it would be cutting or where the cut jobs will be from.
RWE picks up Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone from Vattenfall
RWE is set to acquire the UK Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone portfolio, which represents a potential 4.2 gigawatt in production, from Vattenfall.
North Sea divers ‘Wish it could be Christmas everyday’
A group of North Sea divers are getting into the festive spirit by belting out Wizard's ‘I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday’ while in saturation.
Valaris splashes out $337m on new Drillships this Christmas
Valaris has given itself an early Christmas present with the gift of two drillships.
North Sea flights cancelled over high winds days before Xmas
Aberdeen has been issued a yellow wind warning today which is causing North Sea flights to be cancelled or delayed less than a week before Christmas.
Global Energy Group hits energy transition ‘watershed’ amid surging sales
Chairman Roy MacGregor looks back on a 'momentous' 12 months for the Inverness company.
Vattenfall and Vestas strike UK wind deal following CfD price overhaul
Vattenfall has signed a deal with Vestas for three UK wind projects following changes to the country's Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction round.
More detail ‘when time is right’ on Petrofac cash plans
Petrofac is considering sales on non-core parts of the business as part of its bid to improve cash flow.
Blood pressure and diabetes top causes of failed North Sea medicals
Offshore medevacs are meanwhile at their highest level in five years.
BP shortlists three internal candidates for CEO replacement
BP is said to be preferring internal candidates as it searches for its next chief executive, following Bernard Loony’s resignation amid scandal earlier in the year.
‘Disappointment’ as hundreds of North Sea firms fail to respond to D&I questions
Hundreds of North Sea energy firms have failed to respond to a key survey on their diversity and inclusion (D&I) practices, raising questions about their progress and commitment.
Harbour Energy expands Noble Intrepid contract for Judy field
The Noble Intrepid will spend three extra months at the Judy field following a brief stint in Aberdeen's south Harbour.
Video: Hill of Fare wind farm opponents launch NaeFare campaign
They claim construction work on proposed Royal Deeside development would cause 'chaos and distress'.
Aberdeen’s OSSO has ‘extraordinarily successful year’ seeing a 40% growth in headcount
The Aberdeen-based fluid temperature control and separation solutions firm, OSSO, has seen a 40% growth in headcount in 2024.
Number of offshore travellers down by 10,000 since 2019
Covid and new technology could be reducing the number of people travelling offshore in the UK North Sea.