Inquiry into Aberdeen accident that led to death of offshore vessel crewman
The death of a crewman, who was crushed while repairing paintwork on an offshore supply ship anchored off Aberdeen, is to be probed by a sheriff.
North Sea
Delek mulls debt-for-equity swap for North Sea operator Ithaca Energy
Delek is considering a debt-for-equity swap and dual listing for North Sea operator Ithaca Energy in order to cut the parent firm's £1billion debt pile.
Schlumberger study brings ‘significant uplift’ to Buchan resources for Jersey
A Schlumberger study has brought a “significant uplift” to resource estimates at the Buchan oilfield in the North Sea, Jersey Oil and Gas (JOG) has announced.
Exclusive: Frustration for suppliers as Dana decides to pull out of North Sea gas project
Dana Petroleum, of Aberdeen, intends to withdraw from a North Sea gas project which had been earmarked for an investment decision in the near term, it can be revealed.
Covid cases linked to Ithaca North Sea platform outbreak rise to 17
More cases of Covid-19 have been discovered following an outbreak on an Ithaca Energy North Sea platform.
Covid outbreak on CNOOC North Sea platform
North Sea operator CNOOC is working to tackle a Covid outbreak on board its Scott platform.
Stena Drilling bags Petrofac North Sea contract
Stena Drilling has won a new North Sea contract with Petrofac.
Specialist oil and gas lawyer joins Gilson Gray
Law firm Gilson Gray has recruited Calum Crighton – a co-founder of Aberdeen's Lex Energy – to join its corporate practice.
Decom cross-sector event reflected by board appointment
Industry body Decom North Sea (DNS) is set to broaden the sector’s horizons via a one-day, virtual event later this month.
Premier Oil – Chrysaor name new CFO for merged company
Premier Oil and Chrysaor have announced the appointment of a new chief financial officer (CFO) for the merged North Sea oil company.
Dana hands KenzFigee five-year North Sea maintenance deal
Dana Petroleum has awarded Dutch crane specialist KenzFigee a five-year maintenance contract for two North Sea production vessels.
Zennor goes ‘carbon neutral’ ahead of first gas from flagship North Sea field
North Sea minnow Zennor Petroleum claims to have become one of the first UK operators to go “carbon neutral” as first gas from its flagship Finlaggan field beckons.
Updated: Neo Energy enters exclusive talks with ExxonMobil over North Sea portfolio
Oil and gas firm Neo Energy has entered into exclusive negotiations over the purchase of ExxonMobil's UK central and northern North Sea portfolio.
Updated: Serica Energy gets renewed US sanctions waiver for Rhum
UK oil and gas firm Serica Energy has managed to extend a US sanctions waiver for its Rhum gas field in the northern North Sea.
Covid outbreak brings production shut down on Ithaca North Sea platform
Production on one of Ithaca Energy's North Sea platforms has been shut down due to a Covid-19 outbreak on board.
EnQuest wraps up deal for stake in Bressay field
London-listed EnQuest said today it had completed the £13 million acquisition of a stake in the Bressay field from Equinor.
Offshore training consultancy stays ahead of the game with new programmes
Aberdeen based training and competency consultancy Ann McRobb Associates is set to deliver a series of in-house training programs which will revolutionise the way oil and gas sector professionals gain industry certifications.
Small North Sea start-up facing ‘frightening’ Brexit costs
The head of a small North Sea start-up company has said he is “frightened” by rising export costs due to Brexit.
Westminster accused of playing party politics over sector deal after north-east SNP MPs request for meeting snubbed
The UK Government has been accused of playing party politics over the upcoming North Sea transition deal.
Unite threatens ballot over Bilfinger Salamis pay dispute
Unite the Union is demanding a pay rise for hundreds of Bilfinger Salamis contractors who it claims “have not been paid a fair rate”.
Updated: Weatherford to close Aberdeen manufacturing facilities
US oilfield equipment and service firm Weatherford dealt another painful blow to the Aberdeen oil industry yesterday by confirming plans to shut down its manufacturing facilities in the city.
Cairn says Kraken and Catcher reaching ‘natural decline phase’, targets ‘Jaws’ prospect with Shell
Scottish oil and gas firm Cairn Energy said today that its partners’ North Sea Catcher and Kraken fields were expected to “enter their natural decline phase” this year.
Fresh investment of £1.6m secured at Deep Casing Tools
Bosses at Deep Casing Tools (DCT) will use a cash injection of £1.6 million to bring more ground-breaking oil and gas technology to the global market.
Subsea UK survey reveals increased optimism in sector with fewer anticipated job losses
Subsea companies across the UK are reporting an improved outlook for the industry with fewer anticipated redundancies, greater optimism and new geographical markets.
Teekay’s Banff FPSO to be decommissioned in Denmark
Teekay’s Banff floating production, offloading and storage vessel (FPSO) will be scrapped in Denmark.