Bigger decom projects beckon as Kishorn Port gets approval for dry dock extension
Kishorn Port has been given the go-ahead from Highland Council to extend its dry dock so that it can secure bigger decommissioning projects.
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Dundee oil rig Extinction Rebellion hijackers given climate change conference warning
Fears have been raised a group of Extinction Rebellion activists who occupied an oil rig at the Port of Dundee would cause further trouble at the imminent UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow.
First gas for York life extension project from Spirit Energy
Spirit Energy has achieved first gas on a project to extend the life of the York field in the North Sea.
Maersk Decom launches free project costs calculator
Maersk Decom has launched a free cost-calculating tool on its website for benchmarking decommissioning projects in the North Sea.
Hope for Glengorm discovery remains despite initial appraisal setback, analyst says
The Glengorm gas discovery, hailed as the biggest in the UK North Sea for more than a decade, could still turn out to be a major find despite suffering a setback, an analyst has said.
North Sea oil industry still 30 years away from gender parity
The UK North Sea oil industry is not expected to reach gender parity until the 2050s, more than ninety years after its inception, according to a new report.
Progress shows we were right to fend off hostile bids, Deltic bosses say
Deltic Energy said the progress made on its portfolio justified the decision to fight off hostile takeover attempts from two other London-listed energy firms last year.
Sentinel Marine appoints former AAB partner as new CFO
Offshore support vessel specialist Sentinel Marine has named a new chief financial officer (CFO).
Ithaca picks Awilco rig for North Sea exploration well
Rig contractor Awilco said today it would drill an exploration well in the UK North Sea for Ithaca Energy.
Hurricane reports unscheduled well intervention at Lancaster
Hurricane Energy said today that an “unscheduled well intervention” was required on its Lancaster field, west of Shetland.
First appraisal well at Glengorm field in UK North Sea ‘not commercial’
The first appraisal well on the Glengorm gas field in the UK central North Sea has found "no commercial hydrocarbons", a project partner said today.
Shell becomes latest operator to join North Sea methane monitoring group
Shell has become the latest operator to join a group tackling the challenge of North Sea methane emissions monitoring with drones and sensors.
Serica boss praises North Sea licensing decision, says ban wouldn’t have ‘floored’ firm
Serica Energy’s chief executive says the decision not to outlaw new North Sea exploration licences was “very important” in helping the industry “step back from the cliff edge”.
BP preparing for removal of ‘iconic’ vessel from Foinaven field
BP has started preparing for the removal of the "iconic" floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) on its Foinaven field.
Preparations to drill North Eigg underway as Serica posts ‘strong balance sheet’ for 2020
Serica Energy has confirmed preparations are underway to drill the North Eigg gas prospect after strengthening its “financial and operational foundations” in 2020.
Orcadian Energy making ‘great strides’ with North Sea project after letting off steam
The boss of North Sea oil firm Orcadian Energy says his team is making “great strides” on an 80 million barrel project after casting aside the original development idea.
Alexander Kielland: Victims’ families continue fight for new inquiry into capsized rig
Bereaved families of those killed in the Alexander Kielland disaster have said they won’t have peace unless a fresh inquiry is opened.
Decom North Sea unveils new chief executive
Industry organisation Decom North Sea (DNS) has announced the appointment of its new “highly respected” chief executive.
Petrofac ‘thrilled’ after netting contract extension with Neo Energy
Energy service firm Petrofac today announced the award of a one-year extension to its integrated services contract with North Sea operator Neo Energy.
Shell North Sea boss Phimister takes job with Petroleum Development Oman
Shell North Sea boss Steve Phimister is moving to the Middle East as part of a new role with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO).
Jersey Oil and Gas appoints former Ithaca CEO to board
Jersey Oil and Gas has announced the appointment of Les Thomas to its board as an independent non-executive director.
EnQuest hands in decommissioning plan for fire-hit Heather platform
EnQuest has handed in the decommissioning plans for its Heather platform in the North Sea.
Subsea UK signs MoU with TechWorks to counter shared challenges
Trade body Subsea UK has entered into a partnership with its counterpart in the electronics industry to unlock untapped opportunities.
Updated: Pioneering Spirit graces Firth of Forth for decom job
The world’s largest construction vessel, Pioneering Spirit, completed a large-scale operation in the Firth of Forth on the weekend.
IOG welcomes ‘key milestone’ after drilling gets underway on North Sea field
Independent Oil and Gas (IOG) is welcoming a “key milestone” after drilling got underway on its “Core” project North Sea fields.