West of Shetland oil and gas remains UK’s best bet for growth despite recent setbacks
The West of Shetland oil and gas (WoS) basin has long been held aloft as the UK’s last great hope for indigenous oil and gas production growth.
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Major project delays are ‘fair warning’ to those seeking greater oil exposure for Shetland
Energy Voice recently reported on Shetland Islands Council's ambitions to retain more tax revenue from oil and gas operations around the isles in its self-determination bid. Jon Fitzpatrick, managing director of consultancy Gneiss Energy, gives his view.
Investment decision delayed on west of Shetland gas project, Ineos says
Total has put off making a final investment decision (FID) on its Glendronach gas discovery until next year, project partner Ineos has said.
More than a dozen North Sea projects face red light due to oil price plummet
More than a dozen UK North Sea projects are facing deferral in light of the oil price drop, an analyst has predicted.
Isabella discovery shows Total has Midas touch in North Sea
Total’s latest discovery shows the French energy giant still has the Midas touch when it comes to finding new North Sea reservoirs, an analyst has said.
Resources at Total’s major Glendronach discovery cut by 40% following appraisal
One of the largest offshore discoveries in UK waters of the last decade has had its recoverable resources cut by 40% following an appraisal well.
Underwhelming appraisal results bring ‘economic challenges’ to Total’s Glendronach plans
Total is facing “economic challenges” for a major discovery in the West of Shetland after an appraisal well yielded results “at the lower end of expectations”.
The Atlantic Frontier: A coming of age story
Welcoming a new year heralds a time for reflecting on the year that was and what is to come.
Total E&P UK swings to profit after ending West of Shetland impairments
Total E&P UK swung to a £525.4million pre-tax profit last year with higher oil prices and an end to impairments in the west of Shetland.
Total sees ‘new potential’ for North Sea investment
Energy giant Total has said it sees “new potential for investments” in the North Sea off the back of exploration successes in the UK.
Total kicks off Glendronach appraisal in West of Shetland
Total has started drilling an appraisal well at its Glendronach discovery in the West of Shetland.
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.
Faith pays off for drilling contractor Stena
Only two out of seven Stena Drilling rigs had work on their plates at the start of last year.
Exploration: do not write the North Sea off
New North Sea discoveries have acted as a “beacon” for the rest of the industry, according to the Oil and Gas Authority’s (OGA) head of exploration.
SSE ‘taking active steps’ to sell off North Sea gas business
SSE has announced it is “taking active steps” to sell off its North Sea gas production business as it focusses on renewable energy sources.
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.
North Sea could hold further discoveries to extend lifespan, says EnQuest boss
The boss of North Sea oil producer EnQuest said yesterday he believed the region could yield further discoveries to extend its lifespan.
North Sea discoveries have ‘turned heads’ of investors, says Chrysaor boss
World-class discoveries made in the UK North Sea in recent months have “turned heads” of investors, according to the chief executive of Chrysaor.
Total ‘the company to watch’ in 2019, says Westwood
Total will lead the way with exploration drilling this year, according to analysis from Westwood Global.
How the wild west can be won
The west of Shetland region may have challenging deep waters, 40m waves and fierce gales but with increasing activity levels and access to infrastructure in place, current and future fields are being brought within easier reach.
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.
Experts call for more realistic UK oil exploration ambitions
Just over a fifth of oil produced over the last decade in the UK has been replaced through exploration, a new report said.
Total lines up more exploration west of Shetland after Glendronach success
Total’s UK boss believes the west of Shetland basin has a big future as the oil giant limbers up for more drilling.
Total gas find could be biggest in 10 years
Oil major Total revealed yesterday that it had made one of the biggest gas discoveries in the North Sea in a decade.
Opinion: Glendronach a dream discovery for Total
Glendronach has to be one of the North Sea’s dream discoveries.