Updated: CNOOC postpones Buzzard Phase 2 project to extend life of North Sea mega-field
CNOOC has confirmed the deferral of Buzzard Phase 2, a major project to extend the life of one of the North Sea’s largest-producing oil fields.
Culzean
Global network paying off for LOC as group eyes expansion
Global marine and engineering consultancy LOC Group is looking to boost its north-east headcount in an effort to meet demand and secure new opportunities.
Total maintains dividend despite net losses of £6.5bn, celebrates major oil discovery off Suriname
French energy giant Total this morning announced first-half net losses of £6.5 billion, but provided some cheer by maintaining its dividend and celebrating a major discovery off Suriname.
Total barely stays in profit amid ‘economic and oil crisis’, sets 2050 net zero target
Total barely managed to stay in profit for the start of 2020 as oil prices took a nosedive due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Flights resumed to Total’s Culzean field after suspected coronavirus patient taken to shore
Flights have been resumed to one of the UK’s largest gas fields after a worker suspected to have coronavirus was taken to shore.
Flights suspended to Total’s Culzean field amid suspected coronavirus case on Maersk rig
Flights have been temporarily suspended to one of the UK’s largest offshore gas fields after a suspected coronavirus case at an adjacent drilling rig.
Total, Cnooc go with Babcock for North Sea flights
Babcock Offshore said today that it had won two new contracts for helicopter crew change operations out of its Aberdeen base.
Lower oil price offsets ‘good performance’ for BP in second quarter
Lower oil prices offset an otherwise good performance for BP in the first half of the year, while major projects such as Culzean in the North Sea came online.
Total to sell another £4billion of assets following North Sea deal
French energy giant Total has announced plans to sell another £4billion of assets, mainly from oil and gas, in this financial year.
Total to remain among UK’s major players despite £500m asset sale
Total will remain one of the major players in the UK North Sea despite the proposed sale of a package of assets to Petrogas in a £509m deal.
Total still hungry for exploration in central North Sea stronghold
Total’s UK boss said the French major would keep searching for new discoveries in and around its central North Sea (CNS) stronghold.
Updated: Total celebrates first gas from huge North Sea field
A huge North Sea field capable of covering 5% of UK gas demand has come on stream following investment of around £3.5 billion.
North Sea just keeps on delivering for Total
The North Sea is the gift that keeps on giving for Total, an analyst has said.
First gas from Culzean in ‘a few days’ says Total
First production from one of the UK’s largest gas fields is due in “a few days’ time”, according to the North Sea boss of Total.
Total ‘weeks away’ from start-up of one of UK’s largest gas fields
Energy giant Total has said it is just weeks away from starting up production at one of the UK’s largest offshore gas fields.
BP to keep looking for opportunities in North Sea ‘backyard’
A boss at supermajor BP has challenged the view that suppliers are due an increase in rates.
Big projects drive ‘renewed growth’ for North Sea – Rystad
A cycle of “renewed growth” has been forecasted for the North Sea as new projects drive up production levels.
VIDEO: All eyes on Culzean mega-project ahead of first gas
Total has released a video showcasing how its huge Culzean project came to life ahead of first gas later this year.
Updated: Offshore worker dies after falling into North Sea
An offshore worker has died after falling into the North Sea.
Expect North Sea exploration fightback in 2019, Woodmac says
A heady cocktail of beefed up budgets and fierce competition for acquisitions will create a “renaissance” for North Sea exploration this year, analysts said.
Down-manning forces cancellation of North Sea strike vote
A strike ballot on one of the UK’s largest offshore gas projects has been cancelled.
New projects in UK and Norway not enough to halt European gas drop
Major gas projects coming online in the UK and Norway will not be enough to offset a continued drop in Europe’s supply, according to Wood Mackenzie.
Culzean contractors to carry out formal strike vote
Workers on one of the UK’s largest offshore gas projects will vote on strike action at the start of next year.
Bilfinger rejects union claims of reps ‘removed’ from Culzean project
Offshore services firm Bilfinger Salamis said last night it "completely rejects claims" that union representatives were "removed" from the North Sea Culzean project.
Culzean workers signal willingness to strike over bonuses
Workers on Total’s Culzean project have shown their willingness to down tools to secure a completion bonus.