North Sea worker tests negative for coronavirus
A North Sea worker suspected of carrying the coronavirus has been given a clean bill of health.
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Updated: North Sea drilling rig’s crane collapses
A crane on a drilling rig in the UK North Sea has collapsed, shocking images show.
North Sea worker quarantined on Taqa platform over coronavirus concerns
An offshore worker on a North Sea platform has been quarantined over concerns around the outbreak of the coronavirus.
Chrysaor and Taqa restrict North Sea travel in wake of coronavirus outbreak
The largest oil and gas producer in the UK North Sea has imposed offshore travel restrictions in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
BP ditching reputation advertising should be ‘welcomed by all’, analysts say
Analysts continue to hold forth on the benefits and pitfalls of BP’s net zero announcement, with some saying trust in the supermajor would be enhanced.
We will still be producing North Sea oil in 2050, BP regional president predicts
BP’s UK offshore business remains “vital” to the group, its North Sea boss said at the end of a momentous week for the supermajor, which set out ambitious emissions goals.
BP beefs up carbon capture team in bid to meet climate goals
BP Plc is expanding its team working on carbon capture and storage projects as part of its ambition to zero out net greenhouse-gas emissions by 2050.
New technology set to ‘transform offshore industry’ after deployment in UK North Sea
A pioneering system of protecting floating offshore installations from corrosion without using divers has been used for the first time in the UK North Sea.
North-east headteacher says oil-rich parents don’t see problem with children playing truant
A north-east head teacher has claimed that some parents who got rich working in oil “don’t see the value” in making their children attend school.
Prosafe, Floatel scrap merger plans after monopoly watchdogs dig in heels
Two offshore accommodation vessel contractors have thrown in the towel on their plans to join forces after running into opposition from monopoly watchdogs.
i3 Energy shares up 12% on positive farm-out, secondary listing news
Shares in i3 Energy climbed by more than 12% this morning after the firm said it had received a positive response to the launch of its farm-out process for North Sea assets.
Centrica anticipates bids for Spirit Energy stake
Utilities giant Centrica said today that it expects to receive initial bids for its stake in Spirit Energy by the end of next month.
Updated: Ambitious BP aims to become a net-zero company by 2050
BP has unveiled ambitious new plans to slash its carbon emissions in a move that will lead to an overhaul of the UK oil giant’s structure.
Updated: BP’s boss hailed for taking oil giant in very different direction
BP’s new chief Bernard Looney was applauded for taking the oil major in a “very different direction” with yesterday’s net-zero announcement.
EnQuest plans to temporarily leave ‘precarious’ Thistle storage tanks on seabed
EnQuest has revealed plans to temporarily leave a pair of 1,200-tonne oil storage tanks from its Thistle platform at the bottom of the North Sea after structural concerns forced their removal.
Premier gets creditor backing for North Sea deals, debt plans
Premier Oil creditors have voted in favour of the firm's plans to buy North Sea assets and extend debt maturities.
Babcock takes £85m hit due to ‘competition’ in oil and gas business
Babcock warned on profits on Wednesday as its oil and gas business continued to struggle in a "frustrating" quarter.
Digital platform hopes to take sector by storm
A start-up company led by two oil and gas stalwarts is launching a digital platform that aims to solve one of the most pressing problems facing the sector.
Premier Oil creditor speaks out ahead of key vote
Premier Oil’s largest creditor has spoken out once more against the firm’s plans to acquire North Sea assets and extend debt maturities.
CNR International to remove FPSO as part of North Sea decom plans
The removal of a Teekay-owned floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel from the North Sea could see further redundancy notices served to workers at the firm.
Oil’s higher returns leave investors in a carbon footprint quandary
Investors who want to reduce their environmental footprints are in a “real quandary” because oil and gas still offers better returns than renewables, an analyst has said.
Jersey plans to electrify Buchan area
A North Sea minnow outlined plans to put its Greater Buchan Area (GBA) development project at the heart of the energy transition at Subsea Expo yesterday
‘Incredible achievements’ of OGTC hailed on third anniversary
Big hitters from industry and politics have toasted the “incredible achievements” of the Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) in its first three years of business.
Director hired to spearhead National Subsea Centre in Aberdeen
A director has been appointed to spearhead a new, multi-million-pound Aberdeen centre for the research and development of pioneering subsea energy technologies.
North Sea safety specialist speaks of MND diagnosis
A leading North Sea safety specialist has spoken out on his battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and his hopes to raise awareness of the terminal illness.