Interventek wins eight-figure deal with Baker Hughes
Subsea technology firm Interventek, of Aberdeen, has clinched an eight-figure deal to supply equipment to US energy service giant Baker Hughes.
North Sea
Kerogen advisory board member resigns from Hurricane role
Hurricane Energy said today that Alan Parsley had resigned as non-executive director of the UK offshore oil and gas business.
BP ‘won’t rule out’ further North Sea oil exploration despite 40% production cut pledge
BP has said it "will not rule out further exploration at all" in the North Sea, despite a pledge to cut global oil production by 40% within the decade.
BP and Chevron veteran joins OGA as area manager
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has appointed a BP and Chevron veteran is its new central North Sea area manager.
EnQuest, Sinopec ‘among bidders’ for ExxonMobil UK North Sea oil and gas fields
ExxonMobil's UK North Sea assets have attracted suitors from state-owned companies to private equity-backed firms as the US oil giant seeks to exit the aging region altogether, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Longboat bosses anticipate ‘exciting period’ for North Sea deal activity
Bosses at Longboat Energy said today they were making “good progress on several fronts” in their quest to complete a maiden acquisition for the London-listed firm.
Ineos picks firm date for rescheduled Forties Pipeline System shutdown
Ineos has set a firm date of May 27, 2021 for the rescheduled shutdown of the Forties Pipeline System (FPS).
Deepsea Aberdeen rig to drill exploration and infill production wells for Wintershall Dea
Oil and gas producer Wintershall Dea Norge has awarded a contract to Odfjell Drilling to complete the drilling of at least four operated wells next year.
Crystal Amber says Hurricane technical review ‘persuasive but not conclusive’
One of Hurricane Energy’s institutional investors has said the oil firm’s recent technical review, which included a huge downgrade to reserves and resources, was “persuasive but not conclusive”.
Virus delays first gas from Zennor’s Finlaggan project
Private-equity backed Zennor Petroleum has pushed back the date of first gas from its flagship Finlaggan project by about a year, to the fourth quarter of 2021, as a result of Covid-19.
Proposed North Sea deal would ‘level playing field’ again, chiefs say
A proposed new North Sea collective bargaining agreement will level the playing field for service companies and give workers more protection during turbulent times, industry chiefs said.
Motive Offshore on track for a near-40% jump in turnover
Bosses at north-east firm Motive Offshore say the business is on track for a near-40% jump in turnover this year despite the Covid-19 crisis.
Ocean Installer appoints veteran Gillespie as new UK boss
Ocean Installer has appointed industry veteran Bob Gillespie as its new UK managing director.
Malin Sentinel arrives in Aberdeen after 11,500-mile voyage from China
Malin Sentinel, a new emergency response ship for the North Sea, has arrived in Aberdeen Harbour after completing a mammoth 11,500-mile maiden voyage from China.
OGUK Industry Insights webinar inspires next generation on route to net zero
More than 200 people joined OGUK’s Industry Insights webinar for young professionals today (Thursday, September 17) to hear how the sector is working to advance new technologies on the route to net zero.
Top North Sea emitter UK needs to electrify its rising oil and gas output to reach climate goals
The UK Government has set a goal to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Five more firms to get behind new deal for UK North Sea workers
Five more energy service firms have agreed to help develop an alternative to a key UK North Sea collective bargaining agreement that is being scrapped.
Wood bags £32.5m contract for Norway gas plant upgrade
Energy service firm Wood, of Aberdeen, has clinched a £32.5 million deal to upgrade the Kollsnes gas processing plant in Norway
We will support oil industry, but change is needed, minister says
The UK's energy minister has said the oil and gas industry will “need to change” to help the country meet its net-zero emissions target by 2050.
Video: Babcock carries out search and rescue training off Aberdeen
Babcock Aviaiton has released a video of a search and rescue (SAR) training operation off the coast of Aberdeen.
Kishorn Port enhances offer with new accommodation block
The upgrading of Kishorn Port (KPL) as its owners bid to win more work from the oil and gas, renewable energy and decommissioning sectors has continued, with the establishment of new on-site accommodation for workers at the remote Wester Ross facility.
Premier Oil in early talks on deal with Chrysaor
Premier Oil and Chrysaor have held preliminary talks about a potential deal that would bring together two of the largest UK oil and gas producers, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Petrofac wins ‘multi-million dollar’ North Sea contract with Ithaca Energy
Petrofac has announced the award of a “multi-million dollar” North Sea contract from Ithaca Energy.
Deltic Energy unveils new North Sea prospect following OGA licensing round
Deltic Energy has announced a new Southern North Sea prospect in its portfolio following the OGA’s 32nd licensing round last month.
Helicopter pilot asked if he ‘thought he was landing’ prior to Shetland crash
The sheriff principal leading an inquiry into the horror helicopter crash off Shetland in 2013 has questioned whether the pilot had believed he was actually landing at the time, instead of plummeting into the sea.