Oil protestors flooded Kwasi Kwarteng with 20,000 emails to block Cambo
The Tory energy secretary was dealing with 100 campaign messages a day as climate activists fought to block the controversial Cambo oil field expansion off Shetland.
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UK North Sea sees chance for political reprieve in energy crisis
Six months ago, UK North Sea oil and gas faced the bleakest outlook in its 50-year history.
The Not-So-Dirty Dozen: Key North Sea hubs still producing in 2032
There are several hubs around the North Sea which will still be producing in a decade’s time – but 12 of these will be “key” thanks to their production upsides and emissions intensity, according to new research.
BP announces £18 billion investment for UK with North Sea at its heart
BP has announced plans to invest £18 billion in the UK energy system by 2030, with the North Sea at its heart, days after calls were once again raised for an oil and gas windfall tax.
Hurricane expects stop to Lancaster field life towards end of 2023
Hurricane Energy has predicted that the end of its flagship Lancaster field’s production life will arrive at around the end of 2023.
Siccar Point enjoys $359m boost from BP Schiehallion field
Siccar Point Energy has enjoyed a $359 million boost thanks to its holding in the BP Schiehallion field in the West of Shetland.
Hurricane Energy adds more barrels to flagship Lancaster field
Hurricane Energy (LON: HUR) expects to get some extra barrels out of its flagship Lancaster field, as set out in a new competent person’s report.
Outcry as UK loses out to UAE’s Lamprell on £10bn floating wind projects
Work for a trio of giant floating wind projects off the coast of Scotland have gone to the UAE fabricator Lamprell, sparking outcry.
Ithaca aiming for ‘support from all parties’ on Cambo push
The chairman of Ithaca Energy, soon to be the new operator of the controversial Cambo oilfield, has said the firm wants open dialogue with environmentalists and other parties on its future.
Equinor confirms push back of Rosebank sanction to 2023
Equinor has confirmed the sanction date for the Rosebank project in the West of Shetland has been pushed back to next year, after Ithaca Energy made the claim last night.
Ithaca Energy to buy Cambo operator Siccar Point in $1.5 billion deal
Ithaca Energy has struck a deal to buy Siccar Point Energy, operator of the controversial Cambo project, for just shy of $1.5 billion.
BP and Altera launch investigation after blaze on Petrojarl Foinaven FPSO
BP (LON: BP) and Altera Infrastructure have launched an investigation after a fire broke out on the Petrojarl Foinaven FPSO over the weekend.
Sturgeon accused of having ‘fingers in ears’ after refusing to shift stance on Cambo
Scotland’s First Minister has been described as a threat to energy security after she reiterated her opposition to a controversial North Sea oilfield.
Cambo extension gives Siccar Point time to identify the right partner
Securing an extension to the Cambo licenses affords Siccar Point Energy time to find the right partner to progress the project.
Siccar Point and Shell handed extension to Cambo licences
Siccar Point Energy and Shell have been granted a two-year extension to the licences for the Cambo oil field, paving a potential future for the project.
BP seeks sale of Foinaven field in West of Shetland
BP is seeking to sell its beleaguered Foinaven field in the west of Shetland, according to a news report.
‘Cambo has to go ahead’: Industry debates as Shell reconsiders oilfield exit
Industry leaders have been debating as news emerges that Shell is reconsidering its exit of the Cambo oilfield.
Shell ‘mapping out next steps’ on Cambo
Shell has said it is working with Siccar Point Energy and the UK Government to “map out the next steps” on the Cambo project.
Equinor signs key contract to use Knarr FPSO at Rosebank field in West of Shetland
Equinor has put pen to paper on a contract with Altera Infrastructure to use the Knarr FPSO at the Rosebank field in the West of Shetland.
TotalEnergies sells partial West of Shetland stake to Kistos in £123 million deal
TotalEnergies has agreed to sell a 20% stake in a package of West of Shetland assets to Kistos Energy in a deal worth more than $165 million (£123 million).
North Sea ‘falling behind’ as global offshore investment returns to pre-pandemic levels
The North Sea is one of just a handful of regions “falling behind” as offshore oil and gas investment returns to pre-pandemic levels around the world.
BP hands in decommissioning plan for Foinaven FPSO
BP has handed in the decommissioning plan for the Foinaven FPSO in the West of Shetland following a flurry of HSE issues.
Equinor: ‘Expect an update on Rosebank this year’
Equinor has said it will provide an update on the concept for the Rosebank project in the West of Shetland later this year.
Victory: Plans submitted for West of Shetland gas discovery
Plans have been submitted to the UK Government to develop the Victory gas discovery in the West of Shetland.
Hurricane Energy says ‘no further action necessary’ over failed restructuring
Hurricane Energy (LON: HUR) has said "no further action is necessary" having completed a review into its failed restructuring plan earlier this year.