Workers evacuated from Piper Bravo oil platform after Covid outbreak
The crew on board the Piper Bravo has been reduced to “essential workers only” after a Covid outbreak on board the North Sea platform.
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Tories seek solution for oil and gas workers ‘trapped’ in hotel quarantine
The Scottish Conservatives have called for a solution to help oil and gas workers returning from ‘red list’ countries and forced to quarantine.
Nearly 120 workers linked to Shell Shearwater Covid outbreak
Nearly 120 people have now been linked to a Covid outbreak on board the Shell Shearwater production hub in the North Sea.
India sees return to normal oil demand by year-end
India expects fuel demand to get back to pre-virus levels by the end of 2021 as the world’s third-biggest oil consumer emerges from the clutches of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Oil extends drop as covid concerns surface ahead of OPEC+ meet
Oil extended losses as a coronavirus resurgence raised concerns about demand ahead of an OPEC+ meeting this week that could see the alliance boost some halted output.
BP’s Tangguh LNG Train 3 delayed till mid-2022 says SKKMigas
Indonesian upstream regulator SKKMigas does not expect operations at BP’s Tangguh liquefied natural gas (LNG) Train 3 project, which is under construction, to start until mid-2022, due to delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gastech 2021 moved to Dubai instead of Singapore on COVID worries
Gastech, one of the world's largest exhibitions and conferences focused on gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and hydrogen, will take place in Dubai, from 21-23 September 2021, instead of Singapore, as previously planned, due to COVID-19 uncertainties and travel restrictions.
Concern on safety-critical maintenance as Covid defers 700 days of North Sea shutdowns
A union boss has stressed the need for vigilance offshore as North Sea operators try to catch up on safety-critical maintenance work.
India grapples with LNG oversupply as virus dashes demand
India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) importers are asking suppliers to defer deliveries as measures to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus have cut demand for the fuel.
Will oil hit $80 this summer?
India, the world's third-largest oil importer, is the latest coronavirus hotspot. It has recently hit a record-breaking number of new daily coronavirus cases—a statistic that dented oil demand and pressured oil prices.
Shell hits milestone ahead of sanctioning Covid-delayed Jackdaw
Shell has reached a key milestone for giving the greenlight to Jackdaw, a North Sea project which was delayed amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Oil demand in India drops as brutal virus wave convulses nation
India’s Covid-19 crisis has pummelled demand for transport fuels to the lowest in several months, highlighting the risks for energy consumption amid an uneven global recovery from the pandemic.
Subsea 7 confirms 10 crew members with covid on North Sea vessel
Subsea 7 has confirmed 10 crew members on a North Sea supply vessel have tested positive for Covid-19.
Eni back in the black for Q1, plans IPO or stake sale in new renewables unit
Eni has swung back to profits in Q1 as commodity prices improved, and announced plans for an IPO or stake sale in a new renewables unit.
Safety innovation a core value for CHC
With everything the oil and gas industry has had to contend with in the last year, it would be easy for companies to lose sight of the wider picture.
Drillships back to pre-Covid levels as owners test $200K ‘ceiling’ on day rates
The “psychological ceiling” of $200,000 day rates for offshore drillships will be broken “more routinely” now that the market has reached pre-Covid levels.
‘The loophole is ridiculous’: Mix-up leaves north seafarers missing vital family time stranded in quarantine hotel in Edinburgh
Seafarers told they were heading home to spend quality time with family have instead been left stranded “like prisoners” in a quarantine hotel after arriving in Scotland hours before exemption rules were updated.
Golden rules for virus protection offshore
In the last year, the Covid-19 pandemic has increased the risks of working in what was already one of the most hostile environments on Earth. But, with the first anniversary of the outbreak not long in our collective rear-view mirrors, offshore workers in the North Sea are facing a twin threat: emerging new variants of the virus and increasing Covid-fatigue and complacency.
Budget: RMT calls for £220m annual ‘Just Transition Fund’ for workers
With just hours until the Chancellor’s Budget, the RMT Union has called for creation of a £220million annual “Just Transition Fund” for offshore workers.
India set for record oil demand on recovery from Covid washout
India, once the center of global oil demand growth, expects its fuel consumption to bounce back during the coming year as the nation recoups the losses caused by Covid-19.
Firm at centre of north-east Brazilian Covid scare speaks out
The testing, inspection and certification firm at the centre of the north-east Brazilian Covid scare has spoken out about the unfolding health crisis.
Updated: Stena Drilling launches petition urging UK quarantine exemption for oil workers
An Aberdeen-based drilling contractor has launched a petition urging the UK Government to give oil workers returning from overseas a full quarantine exemption.
US oil majors downgraded by S&P on climate risk, earnings
US oil majors ExxonMobil, Chevron and ConocoPhillips had their credit ratings lowered after S&P Global Ratings followed through on its recent warning and revised the industry’s risk profile due to climate change and weak earnings.
Covid cases linked to Ithaca North Sea platform outbreak rise to 17
More cases of Covid-19 have been discovered following an outbreak on an Ithaca Energy North Sea platform.
Covid outbreak on CNOOC North Sea platform
North Sea operator CNOOC is working to tackle a Covid outbreak on board its Scott platform.