From windfall tax to transition deal: Johnson’s energy record as PM heads for the door
Like much of his tenure as Prime Minister, Boris Johnson’s relationship with the energy sector has been somewhat rocky.
Ashley Kelty
Savannah signs second Nigerian gas sales deal this year
Savannah Energy has signed a second gas sales agreement this year via its Accugas subsidiary.
Windfall tax: What is the Treasury’s so-called ‘normal’ oil price?
As industry grapples with the newly-imposed windfall tax, questions linger on the government's view of a so-called "normal" price for oil and gas.
BP, Shell to count cost of Russian exit but record cash flow set to continue
Next week will see supermajors BP and Shell publish results for one of the most turbulent quarters in recent memory, as they each look to reconcile continued bumper cash flows with the write-down of Russian investments.
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.
With the Cambo licence due to expire soon, what options are open to Siccar Point?
While the future of the Cambo project remains on hold, Siccar Point Energy’s intentions for the scheme could soon become clearer.
Analyst: Cambo decision means Shell likely sees UKCS as a ‘difficult place to invest’
Shell’s shock decision to back out of the contentious Cambo field caps a tough few months for the oil giant, as far as the North Sea goes.
Jackdaw rejection likely a ‘politically driven decision’, claims analyst
The UK regulator’s decision not to approve Shell’s Jackdaw plan could have been impacted by the ongoing Cambo storm, an analyst has claimed.
‘Another twitch in the death throes’ for Hurricane Energy
A major downgrade in reserves, a written-off discovery and warnings of a shareholder wipeout are a “real blow to investors and debt holders” of Hurricane Energy, an analyst has said.
CEO exit a ‘big blow’ for Hurricane
Robert Trice’s exit from Hurricane Energy is “disappointing news” and a “big blow” for the company, an analyst has said.
More than a dozen North Sea projects face red light due to oil price plummet
More than a dozen UK North Sea projects are facing deferral in light of the oil price drop, an analyst has predicted.
Halliburton-TechnipFMC deal: ‘Creating another giant’ comes with uncertainty, experts claim
North Sea job losses could be a potential outcome of “creating another giant” in the oilfield services sector, a top energy consultant said yesterday,
‘Knee-jerk reaction’ from investors led to Hurricane Energy’s 20% share price slide
A “knee-jerk” reaction from investors to a combination of factors including recent results, Brexit and the coronavirus have been blamed for a 20% slide in Hurricane Energy’s share price.
Speculation mounts as race begins for Chevron assets
Speculation arose last night as two oil and gas operators emerged as potential bidders for a package of Chevron’s North Sea assets.
Delight as untapped field found west of Shetland
The discovery of an “absolutely colossal” untapped oil field has given the North Sea a welcome shot in the arm.