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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
APA Corporation comes back from write-downs to post large profit, North Sea output drops 27%
Oil and gas company APA Corporation put last year’s hefty write-downs behind it to return to the black in the first six months of 2021.
Exxon loses to Apache in High Court battle on £100m decommissioning bill
Exxon Mobil has lost out in a High Court battle against Apache with “far reaching implications” for North Sea decommissioning.
Apache turns a profit in Q1 despite extended North Sea downtime
Exploration and production firm Apache swung back into the black in the first quarter despite suffering a 22% drop in UK North Sea production levels.
Bristow loses Apache North Sea contract to CHC
Bristow has lost its contract with Apache North Sea to rival helicopter operator CHC.
Ancala wins multi-million pound deal to bring Edvard Grieg gas to Scotland
Ancala Midstream has won a multi-million pound deal to transport gas from the prolific Edvard Grieg Area in Norway for processing in Scotland.
UKCS exploration drilling on course for record low in 2020, Westwood Global says
UK offshore exploration drilling is on course to slump this year to its lowest level since companies starting scouring the North Sea for oil in the mid-1960s.
Investigation after 55-tonne gas leak at Apache Beryl platform
Safety concerns have been raised after figures revealed a 55-tonne gas leak at the Apache Beryl Alpha platform in the North Sea.
Apache deep in the red as impairments hit hard
Apache recorded pre-tax losses of £3.8 billion in the first half of 2020 as the firm creaked under the weight of lower oil and gas prices.
Apache, Chrysaor target more barrels from Beryl area
Oil and gas firm Apache has taken a step forward in its mission to develop the Gair field in the northern North Sea.
Apache, Chrysaor kick off Solar exploration well in UK North Sea
Apache and partner Chrysaor have started drilling an exploration well in the UK North Sea.
Ancala aims to boost North Sea business with senior management appointments
Ancala Midstream, the operator of major North Sea infrastructure like the Beryl and Sage pipeline systems, has bolstered its senior management team.
Chrysaor buys into Apache’s North Sea exploration acreage
Private-equity back oil firm Chrysaor has snapped up stakes in a number of UK North Sea licences containing exploration prospects from US business Apache.
Apache is latest firm to scrap three week rotas
US oil firm Apache Corporation has become the latest company to scrap unpopular, three-week rotas in the UK North Sea.
Archer to service Apache’s Forties, Beryl fields for another 3 years
Archer has clinched a new three year deal to provide a range of services at Apache's Forties and Beryl fields in the North Sea.
Updated: Ancala completes deals for Sage, Beryl pipelines
Ancala Midstream Acquisitions has completed a deal to buy Apache’s interests in two North Sea pipeline systems.
Apache launches investigation after smoke on Beryl
Apache has launched an investigation into its Beryl Bravo platform after smoke was detected from a gas turbine, it was today confirmed.
Apache hails strong North Sea showing despite net losses hitting £185m
Apache today said it had managed a 100% drilling success rate in the North Sea while adding production from three development wells in the region during the second quarter. The Houston-headquartered firm, which also has operations in Canada, Egypt and the US, said the trio had achieved a 30-day average rate of more than 6,000 barrels of oil equivalent (boe) a daily. Drilling has also started on the Storr play in the Beryl area, the company said in its second quarter results announcement, which revealed net losses of $244million (£185million).
Timelapse: Incredible footage of the Beryl field from sunrise to sunset
This incredible footage shows timelapse of Apache's Beryl field.
TWMA wins £1.5million contract with Apache on North Sea Beryl field
TWMA said it has secured a £1.5million contract for work with Apache on the WilPhoenix platform in the North Sea Beryl field.
Beryl: A few snippets from the early days
Hugh Campbell was a North Sea pioneer.