HSE slams Apache as 26,000 hours of safety-critical work left unchecked
HSE inspectors have found nearly 26,000 hours of safety-critical maintenance work left outstanding across several Apache North Sea platforms.
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Apache to make fresh round of Aberdeen job cuts
Apache decided to suspend North Sea drilling this year over the windfall tax.
‘Back to work’: Ocean Patriot starts Repsol Sinopec contract after being released by Apache
Diamond Offshore (NYSE: DO) has announced it has kicked off a new contract in the UK with Repsol Sinopec after its rig was released early last year by Apache.
Exclusive: Apache plans end to giant Forties oilfield with £200m spending cut
Apache has brought forward plans to end Forties, a foundation of North Sea production since the 70s, by 11 years.
Offshore Europe in the Noughties: North Sea’s longest bull run
We ended part three of our canter through the Offshore Europe with North Sea story with the news that, in 2003, the show had been sold to Reed Exhibitions just as offshore activity was picking up following the second global oil price crash.
Apache, Baker Hughes and NSMP leaders join OEUK board
The trade body, Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), has announced the appointment of Apache, Baker Hughes and NSMP representatives to its board.
Apache sale ‘likely’, NSTA not expected to force change of operator
The regulator is not expected to use its ultimate sanctioning powers here - even if licensing rules have been breached.
Exclusive: Apache cuts dozens of Aberdeen jobs as workers slam ‘political decision’
Apache has suspended all North Sea drilling amid a "burdensome tax and regulatory regime", but workers say the firm is still making a "chunk of cash" from the region.
Windfall Tax price floor: What difference will it make to the North Sea?
While it’s not a panacea - and may never actually kick into force - the windfall tax price floor could help with financing the $5bn of North Sea projects awaiting FID.
Who have been the UK North Sea exploration standouts?
New data has highlighted the “standout” firms carrying out exploration in the UK North Sea in recent years.
Apache to free Ocean Patriot rig in coming months after axing North Sea deal
Apache has set out a timeframe for releasing a Diamond Offshore rig after axing a drilling contract earlier this year.
Apache marks 20 years since taking over Forties field
Apache has marked two decades of ownership of the giant Forties field in the North Sea.
Further Sparrows strikes set to impact dozens of North Sea platforms
Around 200 offshore workers employed by contactor Sparrows Group are set to strike in an escalating row over pay, terms and conditions.
Apache parent triples profits despite North Sea snub
Apache parent APA Corp posted a threefold increase in profits in its full-year 2022 results, which show the North Sea continues to be a cash cow.
Apache slams UK windfall tax as it cancels North Sea drilling contract
Apache has hit out at the North Sea windfall tax for making the sector “less competitive” as it cancels a drilling contract in the UK sector.
Well-Safe Solutions teams up with Apache to decommission North Sea wells
Well-Safe Solutions and Apache (NASDAQ: APA) have struck a multi-year framework deal to decommission wells in the North Sea.
Expro clinches $50m North Sea wells contract with Apache
Energy services group Expro (NYSE:XPRO) has secured a new $50 million contract with Apache Corporation for work on its Beryl and Forties assets.
APA celebrates achieving Egypt flare goal
APA Corp. has achieved its goal of reducing upstream routine flaring in Egypt by 40%.
HSE blasts Apache over handling of asbestos risk on Forties platforms
The UK’s safety regulator has reprimanded Apache over its handling of incidents in which workers were potentially exposed to asbestos on its Forties Charlie platform.
300 workers vote for strikes across dozens of North Sea platforms
More than 300 offshore workers have voted for strikes across 20 North Sea installations, Unite the Union has announced, causing "major problems" for production.
Commercial and comms manager Jillian Owen named UK manager at Apache
Apache (Nasdaq: APA) has named its commercial, communications and public affairs manager Jillian Owen as its new top boss for the UK North Sea.
Apache celebrates flare-to-power in Western Desert
Apache is scaling up drilling in Egypt but at the same time is working to tackle flaring, through a new gas-to-site power model.
Apache names former BP deputy CEO as new chairman
Apache (Nasdaq: APA) has named the former deputy CEO of BP as its new chairman.
Apache to boost North Sea spending as Diamond Offshore wins rig extension
Apache North Sea has said it plans to boost its UK spending and headcount as it hands a rig extension deal to Diamond Offshore.
Apache parent APA generates $1bn from stock and asset sales
E&P company APA Corporation has announced the closing of two US transactions, generating net proceeds of around $1 billion.