Discovery of ‘significant non-compliance’ behind delay to Tolmount start-up
A detailed timeline of the events that delayed the start-up of Harbour Energy’s Tolmount gas field has been published.
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Government to fast track five North Sea oil and gas fields, including Cambo and Murlach
A handful of North Sea oil and gas schemes have been included in a list of infrastructure projects the UK Government is aiming to fast track.
Decom Engineering appoints BG and Aker veteran as Aberdeen manager
A veteran of BG Group and Aker Solutions has been named as the new general manager of Decom Engineering in Aberdeen.
Campaigner backlash as Aberdeen Council told to earmark St Fittick’s Park for Energy Transition Zone
Campaigners working to maintain a treasured Aberdeen green space say they feel “physically sick” as industrial development is rubber-stamped.
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to go for ‘cycle of growth’ in UK mini budget
Kwasi Kwarteng will pledge to "turn the vicious cycle of stagnation into a virtuous cycle of growth" as he sets out the UK Government's mini-budget on Friday.
TechnipFMC announces ‘significant’ contract for Shell Jackdaw
TechnipFMC (NYSE: FTI) has announced a “significant” contract to support the Shell (LON:SHEL) Jackdaw development in the UK North Sea.
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Discovery of ‘significant non-compliance’ behind delay to Tolmount start-up
A detailed timeline of the events that delayed the start-up of Harbour Energy’s Tolmount gas field has been published.
Government to fast track five North Sea oil and gas fields, including Cambo and Murlach
A handful of North Sea oil and gas schemes have been included in a list of infrastructure projects the UK Government is aiming to fast track.
Decom Engineering appoints BG and Aker veteran as Aberdeen manager
A veteran of BG Group and Aker Solutions has been named as the new general manager of Decom Engineering in Aberdeen.
Campaigner backlash as Aberdeen Council told to earmark St Fittick’s Park for Energy Transition Zone
Campaigners working to maintain a treasured Aberdeen green space say they feel “physically sick” as industrial development is rubber-stamped.
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to go for ‘cycle of growth’ in UK mini budget
Kwasi Kwarteng will pledge to "turn the vicious cycle of stagnation into a virtuous cycle of growth" as he sets out the UK Government's mini-budget on Friday.
TechnipFMC announces ‘significant’ contract for Shell Jackdaw
TechnipFMC (NYSE: FTI) has announced a “significant” contract to support the Shell (LON:SHEL) Jackdaw development in the UK North Sea.
Turbulence at helicopter firm CHC amid management shakeup
An abrupt management shakeup at CHC has raised questions over turbulence at the North Sea helicopter operator.
Jersey making ‘great progress’ in finding partner for GBA redevelopment
Jersey Oil and Gas is making “great progress” in its quest to find a partner for the Greater Buchan Area (GBA) redevelopment.
Prosafe lands extension worth $3.5m with BP for Seagull project
Prosafe (OLSO: PRS) has landed its first extension worth $3.5m (£3.1m) with BP to support development of the Seagull field in the UK North Sea.
Greenpeace readying lawyers to oppose new North Sea licences
Westminster has been accused by environmental groups of “abdicating all responsibility” for tackling climate change.
NSTA moving ‘at pace’ to launch offshore licensing round after climate compatibility checkpoint revealed
It has been confirmed the upcoming offshore licensing round will kick off “early next month” after ministers gave long-awaited clarity about the UK’s climate compatibility checkpoint.
i3 confirms spud of ‘company maker’ Serenity well
Drilling has now begun at the Serenity appraisal well in the central North Sea, after the Stena Don arrived on station earlier this week.
Marathon Petroleum opens UK office ahead of EU’s Russia sanctions
Marathon Petroleum Corp, the largest fuelmaker in the US, is opening a small office in London, according to people familiar with the matter.
Make us a green freeport – north-east plea to new PM
Business chiefs backing a new green freeport for the north-east have spelled out why the region ticks all the boxes in a letter to the new prime minister.
North Sea oil revival may hinder renewables firm’s attempts to attract workers
A shortage of skilled workers is already costing the UK dear as various industries try in vain to attract staff.
‘Critical’ years for rapid test and deployment of net zero technologies
New research has set out how the UK could rapidly accelerate net zero technologies and cut costs in the “critical” years ahead to capture global economic opportunities.
Details of oil and gas climate checkpoint – that could herald North Sea ‘resurgence’ – imminent
A new dawn for North Sea could be imminent with long-awaited details about the UK’s climate compatibility checkpoint expected shortly.
Decom North Sea cements new leadership team
Decommissioning-focused industry body Decom North Sea (DNS) has officially announced the appointment of a new leadership team.
Chancellor told by devolved governments not to pass energy costs to households
Devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have urged the Chancellor not to pass the cost of an energy cap on to struggling families.
North Sea oil and gas emissions down more than 20% since 2018
Fresh analysis has spotlighted the headway the North Sea oil and gas industry is making in its quest to slash operational emissions.
Dana Petroleum names new chief executive
Aberdeen-headquartered North Sea operator Dana Petroleum has named its new chief executive.
‘Boaty McBoatface’ begins first autonomous North Sea decom survey
The UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has sent an autonomous submarine vessel (AUV) to monitor decommissioned North Sea fields as part of a pioneering marine trial.
Tributes to Aberdeen oil worker Jill Barclay murdered while walking home from night out
Friends and colleagues have spoken of their shock and devastation after the death of Aberdeen mum Jill Barclay, who died while walking home from a night out.
Well-Safe bags $30m decommissioning contract for Neptune’s Dutch, UK assets
Neptune Energy has awarded Well-Safe Solutions a contract for a major North Sea decommissioning campaign spanning the UK and Netherlands.
Serenity now: Stena Don to spud key North Sea well this week
The partners in the “company-maker” Serenity well have reported the arrival of the Stena Don rig at the site the central North Sea, ahead of drilling start-up later this week.
