Harbour Energy completes drilling at Tolmount East site
Harbour Energy (LON: HBR) has completed drilling of the Tolmount East project ahead of first gas expected later this year.
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Serica Energy balances buoyant results with ‘wholly unwelcome’ windfall tax
Serica reported a large increase to pre-tax profits but lambasted the “burden” of the UK windfall tax on the wider industry.
Dabinett: Horizon confirms high-impact target to be drilled in 2024
Horizon Energy Global has confirmed its plan to drill the high-impact Dabinett North Sea well in 2024.
More challenges as North Sea driller IOG faces administration fears
Troubled IOG has key licence extensions blocked by NSTA as it risks administration over impending interest payments.
UK government formally approves new North Sea oil project
The UK Government has formally approved the Affleck redevelopment - a new oil project in the North Sea.
Chris Cox and Curium Resources going after North Sea’s untapped discoveries
A “fundamental belief” that the UK should be developing its North Sea resources is the big driver behind Chris Cox’s new vehicle, Curium Resources.
EnQuest takes first half loss, calls for government action
"The UK's oil and gas sector faces significant challenges and loss of competitiveness due to uncertainty following the adverse changes to the fiscal regime,” said EnQuest CEO Amjad Bseisu.
Global Maritime secures work on ONE-Dyas North Sea gas project
Offshore engineering consultancy Global Maritime has secured marine warranty surveyor (MWS) services for a ONE-Dyas North Sea field.
Well Slot: Who’s drilling in the UK North Sea and Norway?
August update: K2, Leverett and Earn underway, and Norway takes off.
Appraisal drilling at Ithaca K2 prospect ongoing with results expected in ‘next few weeks’
The results of a hotly-anticipated North Sea exploration well are due to be released in the “next few weeks”.
Selene: Shell and Deltic start surveys on North Sea exploration well
Shell (LON: SHEL) and Deltic Energy (AIM: DELT) have kicked off site surveys for the Selene exploration well in the North Sea.
Noble Corp wins $28.5m North Sea contract with Harbour Energy
Drilling firm Noble Corporation (NYSE: NE) has been awarded a 10-month gig with Harbour Energy (LON: HBR) in the UK North Sea.
Teal West clears final regulatory hurdle as NSTA grants consent
The door is open for a multi-million barrel North Sea oil and gas field to progress after it cleared the final regulatory hurdle.
Sunak confirms support for ‘hundreds’ of new North Sea licences
The licences are expected to be issued in September.
Montrose platform looks most likely option for Ithaca K2 discovery – analyst
According to independent estimates from advisory firm Envoi, K2 has estimated resource potential of 102 million barrels of oil equivalent.
Hot plays: Four upcoming UK North Sea exploration targets
We take a look at four North Sea exploration targets and hotspots from firms including NEO Energy, Shell, Harbour and Horizon Energy
Big Bird unlocks North Sea exploration targets for Finder and Dana
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Exploration: As Norway unveils major oil and gas discovery, UK ‘lags far behind’
Norway has had a run of oil and gas exploration discovery success which has served to underline the lack thereof for its UK neighbour.
Teal West field gets green light from UK environmental regulator
Anasuria Hibiscus’ Teal West oil and gas field in the North Sea has been given the green light from one of the UK’s two offshore regulators.
New North Sea firm launched by former Spirit Energy and Faroe CEOs
Curium Resources is seeking to become a leading independent player in the UK, initially focused on gas in the southern sector.
Serica Energy calls time on Eigg exploration licence
Serica Energy (LON: SQZ) has called time on exploration around the Eigg prospect, including any hope of a side-track well.
Still the wells to watch? A half-year look at North Sea exploration
Skerryvore is slated for 2024, the Devil’s Hole is on the way, the Bens disappoint, but there’s been some high-impact success too.
Labour North Sea licensing ban would have ‘minimal impact’ – Wood Mackenzie
As existing licences will be respected, Wood Mackenzie says a ban on new exploration would be “largely symbolic”.
Disappointment for BP at Ben Lawers in West of Shetland
No discovery at the well, which had pre-drill estimates of 70 million barrels.
Ithaca Energy ready to summit K2 exploration target
Ithaca Energy (LON: ITH) is about to begin drilling an exploration well at the K2 prospect in the Central North Sea.