James Fisher appoints Serco boss Angus Cockburn as new chairman
Marine services group James Fisher has appointed Angus Cockburn, one of the top bosses at Serco, as its new chairman.
Oil & Gas
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.
Scottish Government urged to back Aberdeen in budget as oil job cuts plague region
Calls have been made for the Scottish Government not to “ignore” the concerns that face Aberdeen and the Highlands during Thursday’s budget announcement, after an oil and gas downturn and thousands of job losses have plagued the region.
Keystone XL Pipeline, canceled by Biden, may yield 48,000 tonnes of scrap
The scrapping of the Keystone XL pipeline by Joe Biden not only means the end of multibillion-dollar pipe dream for TC Energy Corp. -- it also leaves behind 48,000 tons of steel.
Unemployed oil tankers about to get scrapped on beaches in Asia
Covid-19 is destroying the market for tankers that deliver about a fifth of the world’s crude oil. The result is likely to be booming trade on the beaches of Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, where obsolete ships go to get blow-torched and sold for scrap.
Exxon lifts Nigeria force majeure
Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) has lifted force majeure on its exports from Qua Iboe.
Chevron awards Subsea 7 contract for Angola Sanha Lean platform
Subsea 7 has won a contract worth up to $300million for construction of a platform for the Chevron Sanha Lean Gas Connection (SLGC) project off Angola.
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.
Iran says it’s reviving oil output to pre-sanctions levels
Iran has started ramping up its oil production and expects to reach pre-sanctions levels in one to two months, Deputy Oil Minister Amir Hossein Zamaninia said.
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.
Schlumberger reflects on ‘exceptional year’ of resilience after suffering losses of $11bn in 2020
Schlumberger’s chief executive has described 2020 as “an exceptional year of operational resilience” with the firm posting pre-tax losses of $11.2 billion (£8.3bn).
Data stolen in ‘sophisticated’ Sepa cyber attack published online
Data stolen from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) in a "sophisticated" cyber attack has been illegally published online.
Biden cancellation of Keystone XL Pipeline prompts TC Energy to slash 1,000 Jobs
TC Energy Corp. has cut 1,000 jobs in both the US and Canada after President Joe Biden canceled the Keystone XL oil pipeline project.
Scots firm Sulmara Subsea makes Asia-Pacific expansion
Scottish firm Sulmara Subsea is making an expansion drive into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) with a new office in Singapore.
Aberdeen charity issues call for donations of offshore thermals
A north-east charity is asking for donations of surplus offshore thermal wear to help its staff and service users keep warm in the depths of winter.
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.
Safety watchdog launches investigation after North Sea worker hit on head by crane hook
An oil and gas worker had to be airlifted off a North Sea platform earlier this month after they were struck on the head by a crane hook.
Baker Hughes rounds off ‘incredibly challenging’ 2020 with $15billion losses
Baker Hughes has closed out its “incredibly challenging” 2020 financial year with pre-tax losses of $15.2billion (£11bn).
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.
Energean hits go on NEA/NI project
Energean has taken the final investment decision (FID) on its North El Amriya and North Idkunea (NEA/NI) subsea tieback, offshore Egypt.
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.
Cyprus, Mexico to lead drilling in 2021
IHS Markit expects companies to drill 38 high impact wells this year.
UAE eager to build bridges to Biden admin
The day before US President Joe Biden was inaugurated in Washington DC, Adnoc’s CEO was speaking in support of the ties that bind the two.
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.