Solar well yields discovery, Finzean delayed, Westwood Global says
Westwood Global Energy reports that as of 2 April there was one exploration well that was in the process of completing, with no active E&A drilling.
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North Sea operators move to reduce cabin sharing ‘wherever possible’
A series of North Sea operators are working to remove cabin sharing offshore “wherever possible” in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Worker quarantined on Chrysaor’s Britannia platform
An offshore worker has been put into quarantine on a North Sea platform operated by Chrysaor.
Suspected coronavirus case airlifted from Britannia platform
A suspected coronavirus sufferer has been flown back to shore from a North Sea platform.
Fife firm set to make a splash with pioneering new wave energy project
Pioneering new wave technology, which could revolutionise the way in which we capture energy from the sea, is being created in Fife.
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.
BP reviewing North Sea crew numbers in response to coronavirus outbreak
Energy giant BP has joined a list of operators working to reduce offshore crew numbers on its North Sea assets in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
North Sea firms reduce offshore crews in bid to prevent coronavirus spread
Several North Sea operators are reducing offshore crews on their UK platforms in a bid to prevent the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.
Chrysaor worker quarantined on North Sea platform over suspected coronavirus case
A worker on a North Sea platform has been quarantined offshore after being suspected of contracting coronavirus.
Oil price war may trap private-equity firms in North Sea
The last time crude prices crashed in 2014, the North Sea looked like a treasure trove for private equity looking to buy cheap assets, build them up and sell for a profit. Now, just as these firms are seeking an exit, the oil-price war might leave them trapped
Vessel operator Sentinel Marine celebrating raft of deals worth £36m
Offshore support ship operator Sentinel Marine, of Aberdeen, has clinched new contracts and extensions worth £36 million since the start of 2020.
‘Positive momentum’ for oil and gas deals in 2020 – AAB
It was an interesting year for deal-making in 2019, despite political and economic challenges.
Acorn project wins £2.7m funding to test conversion of North Sea gas to hydrogen
An Aberdeenshire project has been awarded £2.7million to test and develop a cost-effective way or converting North Sea gas to a clean fuel.
Updated: North Sea drilling rig’s crane collapses
A crane on a drilling rig in the UK North Sea has collapsed, shocking images show.
Chrysaor and Taqa restrict North Sea travel in wake of coronavirus outbreak
The largest oil and gas producer in the UK North Sea has imposed offshore travel restrictions in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
New Chrysaor wave energy partnership could power North Sea assets
A new clean energy power system could soon be used to provide backup power to North Sea assets.
Changes reflected at ‘Hill’
Hill of Rubislaw in Aberdeen reflects the changing face of the North Sea oil and gas industry, two of the north-east’s leading commercial property experts said yesterday.
‘Hard decisions’ coming for firms too reliant on North Sea oil, OGUK boss warns
“Hard decisions” are going to have to be made by firms that are too reliant on North Sea oil, according to a director at Oil and Gas UK (OGUK).
Chrysaor hands in decommissioning plan for Jupiter fields in North Sea
Chrysaor has handed in decommissioning plans for the Jupiter series of gas fields in the UK North Sea.
Chrysaor hands in decom plan for southern North Sea platform
Chrysaor has submitted its decommissioning plans for a southern North Sea platform to the UK Government.
Time to ‘step up’ and deliver energy transition, North Sea oil chief says
Too many opinions, not enough facts. That’s how Chrysaor chief executive Phil Kirk views the heated debate about the oil and gas sector’s role in the energy transition.
Explorers to keep up the chase in 2020
Westwood Global Energy reports that as of December 31 there were two active exploration wells drilling in the UK.
Making progress with Progressive TSL
Working in different locations presents various logistical problems for companies – a problem Progressive TSL aims to tackle.
Government report reveals CNOOC as North Sea’s largest taxpayer, Shell sits lowest
A government report has revealed CNOOC was the biggest tax spender in the North Sea last year while energy giant Shell paid the least on balance after a reimbursement.
VIDEO: Oil and Gas UK reflects on major developments of 2019
As 2019 comes to a close, the UK energy sector trade body has produced a video highlighting some of the main developments for the industry over the last year.