Taqa sticks, Serica twists: What’s the landscape for North Sea M&A deals?
With Serica Energy looking outside of the UK North Sea for M&A deals and Taqa deciding to hold onto its UK assets, what are the implications for the market?
Artists tease arrival of ‘SEE Monster’ North Sea platform next week
The SEE Monster, a decommissioned North Sea platform art installation, is set to arrive at the Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare on Tuesday.
Net Zero Week: The role of insulation in achieving net zero
Last month, it was reported that the Prime Minister was drawing up a £1bn plan to insulate hundreds of thousands more homes across the UK to help shield people from the rising cost of living.
Holyrood asks public for opinion on the future of Scotland’s energy sector
The public is being asked for their opinions on how Scotland’s energy sector can reach its net zero targets in a way that will benefit Scottish residents.
Glitzy Energy Ball to make its much anticipated return later this year
The hugely popular social event of the year the Energy Ball, in association with The Press and Journal and Energy Voice, is returning to the north-east.
Boris Johnson to resign as prime minister after revolt from MPs
Boris Johnson has agreed to stand down as prime minister after his Cabinet turned against him and urged him to stand down.
Equinor offers support for US employees who have to travel for abortions
Equinor will offer financial support to employees in the United States who will have to travel out of the state they live in to have an abortion.
OSSO lands first geothermal contract with its mud cooler technology
OSSO, the specialist fluid temperature control and separation solutions provider, has been awarded a contract by Germany’s largest private developer of geothermal systems to deploy its high volume mud cooler technology.
Fear that Foinaven FPSO heading ‘anywhere but Scotland’
Fears have emerged that the Foinaven FPSO will head overseas for decommissioning, having been sold by owner Teekay.
Piper Alpha anniversary: Survivors ‘still suffer from grief some 34 years on’
"You can tell that people are still impacted by what happened on the 6th July 1988", says Piper Alpha survivor Steve Rae.
Salus Technical appoint new software product manager
Salus Technical, a process safety firm, is experiencing growth as they hire a new software product manager and look to bring more people on board by the end of the year.
Pictures: First vessel ports at new South Harbour
The Port of Aberdeen welcomed the first commercial vessel to its new south harbour on Saturday, as construction of the £400 million expansion project continues.
Hummingbird Spirit FPSO set for Ping Petroleum Avalon oilfield
The Hummingbird Spirit FPSO has been given a new lease on life and a new owner; destined for the Ping Petroleum Avalon field in the North Sea.
High oil price and windfall tax ‘threaten’ decommissioning targets, report warns
New research has warned that high oil prices, coupled with the UK Government’s windfall tax, could “pose a threat” to North Sea decommissioning targets.
Value of Scottish Oil and Gas sector down £3.44bn according to OEUK report
The value of the oil and gas sector to Scotland’s economy has dropped by £3.44 billion compared to last year, according to data from the leading trade body.
Equinor uses mobile-gaming to deliver training for workers
Equinor has partnered with simultation training provider Attensi to create gaming technology for new safety training.
Ithaca making progress on Abigail project ahead of first oil
Ithaca Energy has given an update on progress for its Abigail project in the North Sea ahead of hitting first oil later this year
Protestors ‘assaulted’ during UK Oil and Gas AGM
Twenty protestors from Fossil Free London and Money Rebellion forced UK Oil and Gas to cancel its annual shareholder meeting yesterday.
Equinor and SSE Thermal buy Triton Power for £341 million, bringing hydrogen to Saltend
Equinor and SSE Thermal have acquired Triton Power as they prepare for a transition to hydrogen.
OEUK winding down Covid task group as virus enters ‘endemic’ stage
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) plans to wind down its Covid task group, the trade body's HSE boss has said.
“Guyana Suriname Basin keeps on giving” in a time of uncertainty
The world is emerging from the 2-year COVID pandemic. Much has changed, but much has stayed the same.
‘Global powerhouse’: Aberdeenshire’s PTL acquires oil and gas business from Black & Decker
Aberdeenshire-based Pipeline Technique (PTL) has created a “global powerhouse” by acquiring the oil and gas business of Stanley Black and Decker.
Saipem finds buyer for Brazil-based FPSO
BW Energy (Oslo: BWE) has signed a deal with Saipem (MI: SPM) to buy an FPSO which is currently working in Bazilian waters for Petrobras.
Letter urges minister to turn Highlands into Green Freeport
Ministers have received a letter urging them to support a bid to create a green freeport Highlands.
Centurion lands new North Sea contract
Centurion Group's UK brand ATR Lifting Solutions has been awarded a three-year contract by North Sea operator Ithaca Energy.