Serica Energy achieves first production from long-awaited Columbus development
UK oil and gas firm Serica Energy (LON: SQZ) has announced first production from its 14 million barrel Columbus field.
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Latecomers: The UK North Sea projects still aiming to start up in 2021
With Covid deferrals in 2020 having hit hard, 2021 was expected to herald the start-up of 10 new oil and gas fields in the UK North Sea.
Serica Energy announces ‘short delay’ to Columbus start-up
Serica Energy (LON: SQZ) has pushed back the start-up date for its 14 million-barrel Columbus project in the North Sea.
Hedging losses and production outages dent Serica Energy profits
Serica Energy profits tumbled 90% in the first half of the year as its gas hedging position and planned outages took a toll.
Columbus ‘difficulties’ cost Serica £3million
Serica Energy has outlined “difficulties” in drilling the Columbus development in the North Sea, costing the operator £3million.
Serica kicks off drilling on Covid-delayed Columbus project
Serica energy has started drilling the development well for its 14million-barrel Columbus project in the North Sea, which was delayed by Covid.
Updated: Serica Energy gets renewed US sanctions waiver for Rhum
UK oil and gas firm Serica Energy has managed to extend a US sanctions waiver for its Rhum gas field in the northern North Sea.
Serica Energy kicks off work at Rhum R3 well, pushes Columbus back to late 2021
Serica Energy has started work to boost production at its Rhum field, while the 13million barrel Columbus project has been delayed to the second half of 2021.
Serica boss hails ‘extremely low cost base’ as firm stays in the black
Serica Energy’s boss said today that maintaining an “extremely low cost base” was a key factor in the company’s delivery of profits in the first half of 2020.
Serica Energy announces maiden dividend despite Covid-19
Serica Energy has announced its maiden dividend to “reward shareholders” despite the challenges of Covid-19.
RockRose Energy slashes spending and cuts number of North Sea wells for 2020
RockRose Energy has slashed spending for 2020 by more than £80m in response to the Covid-19 outbreak and cut the number of UK wells it will participate in.
Serica Energy’s 13m barrel Columbus project ‘likely’ to be delayed due to virus
Serica Energy’s 13million barrel Columbus gas project in the North Sea is facing potential delays due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Maersk Drilling bags £6.2m contract for Columbus well
Maersk Drilling has won a £6.2 million contract with Serica Energy for a development well at the Columbus field in the central North Sea.
Serica preparing to go to tender for Columbus project
Serica Energy has confirmed it is preparing to go to tender for key items for its North Sea Columbus development.
North Sea player Tailwind completes EOG UK acquisition
Tailwind Energy has wrapped up the acquisition of the UK business of Houston-headquartered oil and gas firm EOG Resources.
Serica Energy’s 13m barrel Columbus plan gets OGA approval
Serica Energy has taken a major leap towards first oil from the Columbus field in the central North Sea.
Shell gives North Sea FID number 11 this year, six more to go, Woodmac says
Shell’s decision to go after gas from the Arran field gave the UK North Sea its 11th project sanction of 2018.
Updated: Tailwind buys into Columbus field with EOG transaction
Tailwind Energy has agreed to buy the UK business of Houston-headquartered oil and gas firm EOG Resources.
Columbus Energy strikes deal to buy Trinidadian producer
Trinidad-focused Columbus Energy Resources is on course to ramp up its resources after agreeing to buy Steeldrum Oil Company.
Serica steps up recruitment drive ahead of Aberdeen office move
Serica Energy’s boss said yesterday that the oil firm is “recruiting like mad” as it prepares to open new operational headquarters in Aberdeen.
Columbus to buy out partner’s stake in Trinidad field
Columbus Energy Resources said today that it had signed a sale and purchase agreement to buy out its partner's share in the Icacos field, onshore Trinidad.
Serica applies to develop Columbus field
Serica Energy has taken another step in its quest to develop the Columbus field in the central North Sea.
Serica upbeat on North Sea drilling prospects
Oil and gas firm Serica Energy is expecting a sea-change in industry attitudes towards exploration spending in the North Sea.