Regulator issues £125k fine to CNOOC over Buzzard venting breach
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) regulator has issued a £125,000 fine to Chinese operator CNOOC for breaching venting consents at its Buzzard field.
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Three Aberdeen oil company headquarters sell for £45m
The firm selling the trio of buildings said it wanted to "reduce its office exposure" in the UK.
Ineos makes third major US investment in three years with deepwater purchase
Ineos Energy has acquired the Gulf of Mexico business held by CNOOC Energy Holdings USA, the company’s third major US investment in the past three years.
CNOOC North Sea offshore workers accept increased pay offer
Offshore workers on CNOOC installations in the North Sea have accepted an increased pay deal following a union recognition agreement.
Analysis: Green Volt wind farm would cut carbon and costs at Buzzard oilfield
The newly-approved Green Volt wind farm could cut carbon and millions of pounds per year in fuel costs from one of the UK’s largest oilfields, according to new analysis.
Green Volt: Jobs boom as Europe’s largest floating wind farm approved off Scotland’s coast
Green Volt, one of the world’s largest floating windfarms, has been approved off the Aberdeenshire coast, in what will be a jobs boost for the region.
‘The threat alone is something’: Security experts weigh China’s role in North Sea
Questions have been raised by security expert on the roles of Chinese state-owned firms like CNOOC in the UK's energy sector.
Exxon, Cnooc merge Guyana arbitration claims against Chevron
Exxon Mobil and Cnooc merged arbitration claims against Chevron’s proposed takeover of Hess that would allow the US oil supermajor to enter Guyana’s Stabroek Block.
UK North Sea league table sees shift in top producers
There’s been a raft of relegations and promotions in the last year for the league table of the top 15 production hubs in the UK North Sea.
Analysis: Labour windfall tax plans will slash value of North Sea portfolios
Apache, CNOOC and Equinor will see hundreds of millions of dollars slashed.
CNOOC warned by HSE over lack of inspections at Buzzard
The UK safety regulator has warned CNOOC over its inspection routines for process equipment on board the North Sea’s Buzzard platform.
‘Should they stay or should they go?’ More North Sea exits predicted in 2024
Analyst firm Wood Mackenzie has predicted more firms could exit the UK North Sea in 2024.
Unite signs new collective bargaining deal covering 350 Repsol Resources offshore workers
Unite signs third recognition deal with an offshore operator following prior agreements with TotalEnergies and CNOOC.
Finder Energy uncovers potential ‘analogue’ to UK’s giant Buzzard oilfield
A potential 150 million-barrel field has been uncovered next to the UK’s giant Buzzard project in the Central North Sea, it’s been claimed.
Scott production hub celebrates 30 years since first oil
Celebrations have been held at the Scott production hub, around 115 miles north-east of Aberdeen, to recognise thirty years of production.
Bumi Armada signs up to Indonesian FLNG plan
Once the partners reach a final investment decision (FID), it would take around three years to reach first gas.
Cnooc first-half profit slides as weaker oil prices hit driller
Cnooc Ltd. said its first-half profit declined as oil prices slumped over concerns about global growth, even as China’s biggest offshore driller benefited from strong output during the period.
Offshore worker who died onboard Scott platform ‘liked by all’
Tributes have been paid to offshore worker who died after a medical emergency while working on a North Sea platform last week.
Shelf bags £13m North Sea drilling work with CNOOC
Shelf Drilling has secured a contract for drilling work at CNOOC’s Golden Eagle field in the central North Sea.
China’s CNOOC unveils new North Sea managing director
Chinese state-owned oil and gas company CNOOC (TSX: CNU) has raised the curtain on its new North Sea managing director.
Spirit Energy appoints former CNOOC VP as HSES director
Spirit Energy has appointed former CNOOC VP Scott McGinigal as technical services and HSES director.
Rights secured for 140 North Sea workers as Unite strikes pact with Cnooc
Trade union Unite is hailing a “significant” milestone after signing a recognition deal with a major North Sea operator.
Shakeup in league table of UK North Sea top producers
The league table of the top 15 production hubs in the UK North Sea has seen a raft of changes in the last year.
Cnooc builds its first floating turbine to power oil operations
Chinese oil group Cnooc has successfully built its first floating wind turbine, which will be used to power oil and gas operations.
Glengorm: From largest discovery to uncertain future
Once hailed as the UK’s largest gas discovery in a decade, CNOOC’s Glengorm development is now more likely to become a subsea tie-back - if it progresses at all.