Skua project sanction on the cards for BP, Zennor next year
BP is progressing towards a final investment decision (FID) for the redevelopment of a field in the central North Sea.
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Cluff launches Dewar farm-out and identifies BP platform for development
Cluff Natural Resources (CLNR) has launched a farm out process for its Dewar prospect and identified a BP platform as a means of development.
Craig International wins £20m North Sea contract with BP
Oilfield services firm Craig International has won a North Sea contract worth around £20million with BP.
BP ‘focussed on the North Sea’ as it celebrates 20 years of ETAP
BP has said it is “focussed" on growing its North Sea business as it celebrates 20 years of production from one of its most ambitious projects.
ETAP manager was inspired by P&J article
The current manager of BP's ETAP project has described how a Press and Journal article altered the course of his career.
Beast from the East disrupts several North Sea platforms
Freezing temperatures have resulted in several North Sea platforms being down-manned, with one understood to be facing a crew revolt over working conditions.
Heating, water ‘issue’ led to downmanning of BP’s Etap rig
Energy giant BP today confirmed that it started taking workers off its Etap platform this week due to an "issue" with the heating and drinking water.
Vessel to give BP added reach on Mungo field
Norwegian firm Reach Subsea will supply one of its vessels for operations on BP's Mungo field in the North Sea.
Eni signs renewables agreement with Tunisia
Italian firm Eni has signed a cooperation agreement on renewable energy with Tunisia’s state oil company, Etap.
Bibby Offshore wins BP North Sea contract
Bibby Offshore has won a contract with oil major BP to work across a number of North Sea assets.
Aquatic gears up modular carousel for Etap deployment
An Aberdeen firm which is getting ready to supply a groundbreaking piece of kit for one of the North Sea’s biggest projects is on track to return to growth this year, its boss said yesterday. Revenues at Aquatic Engineering and Construction were down by about a quarter last year as the firm, like most of its rivals, took a hit from the oil and gas downturn. But Aquatic’s early moves to restructure the business and a busy start to 2016 have boosted the company, which specialises in back deck reels.
Hundreds of North Sea workers drug tested after syringe found
Hundreds of North Sea workers have been drug tested after a syringe was found on a platform.
BP hit with HSE improvement notice on North Sea platform
Oil major BP has been handed an improvement notice after a suspected leak on its ETAP (Eastern Trough Area Project) platform in the North Sea.
EV Insights: The North Sea’s breakthroughs
This year has seen some major changes for the North Sea oil and gas industry amid a global price decline.
EV Insights: Energy Voice’s top videos of 2015
Take a look back at some of Energy Voice’s most watched videos from the past year.
EV Insights: A big year for BP in the North Sea
The British supermajor signalled its commitment to the North Sea this year when it announced its $1billion ETAP investment.
Offshore Europe: Burn the midnight oil
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Editor’s Column: The North Sea’s Scottish Saints
Did you know six Scottish Saints call the North Sea home?
Exclusive Video: BP’s ETAP and the North Sea’s next chapter
It could easily be dubbed one of the North Sea’s most important helicopter rides.
Gallery: Images of BP’s $1billion investment
Oil major BP has confirmed a $1billion investment in the North Sea. The company's investment is expected to add an additional 15 years to the Eastern Trough Area Project (ETAP) as part of a special life extension project. BP said it remained committed to the North Sea despite the current economic challenges which has seen the oil price dip below $50 this week.
EV Insights: BP’s ETAP figures broken down
Take a look at the facts and figures behind BP's bumper $1billion investment in one of its North Sea assets. The oil major has announced the cash injection could add up to 15 years to the project. The money – £670million – will be funnelled into its Eastern Trough Area Project (Etap), securing its future through to 2030.