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CNOOC signs up to Gabon work
China’s CNOOC Ltd has signed up to explore two blocks in Gabon, the 11th contract signed since the country brought in its new hydrocarbon code.
Energy Institute young professionals dinner attracts more than 200 people
More than 220 people gathered in Aberdeen for an event celebrating and rewarding the energy sector’s best young talent.
‘Outcry’ as Wood plans to slash sickness pay for workers on CNOOC platforms
A North Sea union has condemned Wood over plans to cut sickness pay by more than 75% for its workers on CNOOC platforms.
CNOOC boss says ‘gung-ho’ days of North Sea are over in need to focus on mental health
The UK boss of CNOOC International has said the “Gung-Ho” days of the North Sea are finished amid a need to focus on mental health.
Production resumes at Buzzard oil field
Production has been resumed at the largest-producing oil field in the UK following a shut down.
OGUK Awards finalists revealed
The shortlist for this year’s prestigious Oil & Gas UK Awards has been revealed today.
CNOOC kicks-off drilling at Howick west of Shetland
CNOOC has confirmed that it has started drilling at the Howick prospect west of Shetland.
Cnooc International take top spot at North Sea safety awards
Oil and gas operator Cnooc International celebrated a double win after scooping two North Sea safety awards in Aberdeen yesterday.
Darach exploration well in SNS nears completion, Westwood Global reports
Westwood Global Energy reports that as of 22 August there were two active exploration wells and six appraisal wells drilling in the UK.
Opex Group wins multi-million pound North Sea contract with Cnooc
Aberdeen-headquartered Operational Excellence (Opex) Group has won a multimillion pound contract with Cnooc International on its North Sea assets.
North Sea tackling billion-dollar asset integrity challenge
In 2017, the North Sea lost out on 14.7 million barrels of oil due to asset integrity issues. That equates to roughly $926m at today’s oil price.
Cnooc spuds Cragganmore appraisal in West of Shetland
Cnooc International has started drilling an appraisal well at its Cragganmore discovery in the West of Shetland.
Cnooc’s North Sea boss receives honorary degree
Cnooc International’s UK boss has received an honorary degree from the Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen.
Maersk Drilling wins extension deal at Cnooc’s Buzzard field
Danish firm Maersk Drilling has announced the agreement of a 100-day extension deal for the Maersk Innovator to continue drilling the Buzzard field.
OGA launches new podcast on revitalised North Sea exploration
The Oil and Gas Authority has launched a new podcast focussing on a new wave of North Sea exploration.
Cherry on top at HR award show
Examples of “exceptional” employee engagement” and “extraordinary” initiatives in the region’s human resources (HR) sector are contesting two of the categories of The Press and Journal cHeRries Awards 2019.
CNOOC books rig for west of Shetland prospect
CNOOC International has contracted Norway’s Island Drilling to drill a well for its Howick prospect west of Shetland.
Nexen changes name to Cnooc International
Oil and gas operator Nexen has officially changed its name to Cnooc International.