Cambo fate will be decided in months as Ithaca weighs tax uncertainty
A decision on whether the controversial Cambo field will be sanctioned or delayed is set to be decided in months as bosses weight the impact of North Sea tax policy.
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Aberdeen drilling firm wins right to take HMRC to Supreme Court
Dolphin Drilling will make its case in the UK’s highest court, which is expected to be heard in 2025.
North Sea oil bosses pull no punches over UK energy policy
Jersey Oil and Gas duo warn current polices are threatening energy security and hurting long-term UK economic growth.
Equinor: How Norway’s gas giant quietly took over Europe
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When the world’s top gas traders met in late April at a canal-side hotel on the outskirts of Amsterdam, the atmosphere was business-as-usual: coffee, croissants and wrangling over deals for the upcoming winter. Then came news of a leak at Europe’s biggest liquefied natural gas plant, located above the Arctic circle in Norway.
Bristow helicopter strikes: Workers ‘stuck’ on North Sea platform
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This comes as Bristow pilots are set to begin strike action across the UK today.
Stephen Flynn: North Sea windfall tax was right then but now it risks jobs
Aberdeen South MP Stephen Flynn said the windfall tax on UK oil and gas had been the "right thing to do" but proposals to increase the burden would stymie investment threatening jobs now and in the future.
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Fatigue fracture caused fatal North Sea copter crash, investigators confirm
Investigators today confirmed that last year’s fatal North Sea helicopter crash off Norway was caused by a “fatigue fracture” in one of the Super Puma 225's gears.
North Sea offshore helicopter ’20 seconds’ away from colliding with fast jet
A helicopter was as little as 20 seconds away from colliding with a military jet near Aberdeen.
Subsea ROV finds aerial drone on seafloor
North Sea workers are used to coming across unusual objects on the sea floor - but this latest find is a sign of the times.
Norway one year on: What we know so far
On April 29 ,2016, an Airbus Super Puma 225 helicopter crashed off the coast of Norway. All 13 people on board died in the accident, which has been subject to a year long investigation that is still ongoing. As the 12 month anniversary approaches Norwegian crash investigators are preparing to release an interim report into the tragedy.
Energy Voice’s Friday Five – catch up with the top stories
Catch-up with all the week’s news with Energy Voice’s Friday Five. We round-up the top breaking news, opinion piece and analysis all in once place.
Norway one year on: See how the tragic events unfolded
On April 29 ,2016, an Airbus Super Puma 225 helicopter crashed off the coast of Norway. All 13 people on board died in the accident, which has been subject to a year long investigation that is ongoing. As the 12 month anniversary approaches Norwegian crash investigators are preparing to release an interim report into the tragedy.
Aberdeen MP criticises employment minister over oil plight
An Aberdeen MP hit out at the employment minister last night over her response to a letter highlighting the plight of workers in the oil and gas sector.
Total repreimanded over ‘serious deficiencies’ at Samsung yard
French supermajor Total's Norwegian arm has been reprimanded by the Scandinavian country's safety watchdog over "serious deficiencies" in connection with the Martin Linge Project.
Suncor overcomes Buzzard decline to increase production
Suncor Energy said production from the fields off Canada’s east coast helped the firm increase output in the first quarter of 2017.
Updated: Super Puma ban to remain in place following latest crash report
Super Puma 225 flying restrictions will not be lifted based on the findings of a new report into last year's fatal helicopter crash in Norway.
Norway one year on: Opinion – Jake Molloy on the ‘people in the back’ of the North Sea choppers
For the ‘people in the back’ helicopter travel remains the single most important issue in terms of health and safety for offshore workers today. When it comes to one particular aircraft, the Airbus 225, the people in the back have been expressing some strong views and most of them blunt, few want to fly in the 225 again! The horrifying image from last year’s tragedy of the rotors spinning through the air with no cabin attached will live long in the minds of workers and their families.
Shell’s Steve Phimister appointed to Oil & Gas UK Board
Shell's new UK and Ireland upstream vice president has been appointed to the board of industry trade association Oil and Gas UK (OGUK).
Denmark’s Dong gets positive rating
Danish power firm Dong Energy has been given a "BBB+/A-" rating riding on the winds of a strong financial performance since switching focus to renewables.
Statoil books Prosafe flotel for Johan Sverdrup hook-up
Statoil has booked a Prosafe accommodation vessel for the first phase of its Johan Sverdrup hook-up and commissioning project in the Norwegian North Sea.
War of words erupts over offshore pay talks, strikes loom
Trade unions representing North Sea workers in pay negotiations have clashed in another war of words with the organisation representing offshore employers.
North Sea oil flooding to Asia like never before on Opec cuts
North Sea oil is flooding into Asia like never before thanks to the most competitive crude prices in seven years. OPEC’s own output cuts are partly to blame.
Seadrill doubles subsidiary North Atlantic’s lending facility
Seadrill, a London-headquartered offshore drilling contractor, has doubled the size of a credit facility handed to its subsidiary, North Atlantic Drilling.
Wintershall Norge opens Stavanger office
Wintershall Norge has opened its new main office building in Stavanger, Norway.
More jobs to go at Maersk Oil, brings total headcount reduction for 2017 to 139 posts
Danish oil and gas company Maersk Oil has announced another round of job losses, bringing the total for 2017 to 139 posts.
Premier bondholders back refinancing
North Sea firm Premier Oil said today that it had passed the threshold needed to amend the terms of convertible bonds in the company.
Thief jailed after stealing £45k of heirlooms from ex Taqa boss
A thief has been jailed for stealing more than £45,000 of family heirlooms from a top North Sea oil executive.
Algy Cluff gives four good reasons to invest in the UKCS
A UK oil and gas pioneer has said that the exploitation of so-called small pools could herald a “North Sea phase two".
Halliburton narrows first quarter losses despite North Sea headwinds
Energy service firm Halliburton narrowed its losses in the first quarter of 2017 thanks to increased activity in North America.
Video: see Statoil’s Mariner B in action
Statoil has released a video of its Mariner B floating storage unit.
Lundin hits oil on Edvard Grieg
Operator Lundin has hit oil on the Edvard Grieg field in the central North Sea.
