Ineos signs first cross-border carbon storage customer at Denmark’s Greensand
As major carbon capture and storage projects in Denmark and Norway continue to progress, UK projects still face funding delays and uncertainty.
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Viking CCS pipeline wins planning consent
A pipeline that will be used to transport carbon to be buried in a depleted North Sea gas field has been awarded planning consent.
Synergia says future government CCS Track funding is ‘in doubt’
The firm behind the Medway Hub Camelot CCS project has said that due to the unlikelihood of a future Track funding round for carbon storage projects, it is focussing on its "merchant scheme".
TotalEnergies, Harbour extend Valaris jackup contracts
Valaris has extended a contract with TotalEnergies, in the UK North Sea, for the Valaris Stavanger. It has also given some more time to Harbour Energy, while scrapping three ageing rigs in the US.
Harbour Energy highlights international safety after Wintershall Dea takeover
Following its acquisition of Wintershall Dea, Harbour Energy (LON: HBR) found that not all global regions have the same safety standards as their own North Sea assets.
EnQuest picks up Harbour Energy Vietnam assets in $84 million deal
Aberdeen-based EnQuest (LON: ENQ) has acquired Harbour Energy's (LON: HBR) Vietnam business as part of a $84 million deal to "grow its international operating footprint".
Ineos and Harbour Energy Danish carbon storage project gets go ahead
INEOS and Harbour Energy make a final investment decision on Denmark's Greensand carbon storage facility.
Harbour Energy looks to withdraw from UK carbon capture project
North Sea operator Harbour Energy (LON:HBR) is set to withdraw from its share of the Medway Hub Camelot carbon capture and storage (CCS) project.
Harbour kicks off production at Talbot
Harbour Energy (LON: HBR) has commenced production at its Talbot development in the UK North Sea.
Dozens evacuated from Harbour North Sea rig
Harbour Energy (LON:HBR) has had over 50 personnel evacuated from a rig operating in the J-area after it was hit by a nearby supply vessel.
Harbour Energy international assets to ‘outweigh’ sale of UK portfolio
Harbour Energy's new international assets will "outweigh the rundown" of its UK portfolio following its Wintershall DEA buyout, according to an analyst.
Potential Harbour Energy North Sea sale is “stark warning” to UK
Harbour Energy’s (LON: HBR) reported plans to sell stakes in its North Sea assets is a “stark warning” to the UK government, politicians have warned.
Harbour plans Viking CCS tenders as Waldorf and Dana look to decom
Harbour Energy has revealed plans to offer three tenders to create infrastructure for its Viking carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, according to data from the regulator.
Denmark’s Project Greensand CCS completes pilot phase
A world first pilot project in Denmark has proven the feasibility of safely storing captured carbon dioxide (CO2) deep beneath the North Sea seabed.
North Sea operator Harbour Energy completes buyout of German rival Wintershall DEA
North Sea operator Harbour Energy has completed the acquisition of German rival Wintershall DEA in a deal worth $11.2 billion (£8.53bn).
Harbour bumps up Wintershall purchase completion to September
UK oil and gas company Harbour Energy (LON: HBR) expects to complete the acquisition of German firm Wintershall Dea’s asset portfolio in early September.
CCUS projects ‘exceeded’ targets as UK ‘on track’ to be a low-carbon leader
The policy brains behind the UK’s carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) clusters have hailed progress towards ambitions to make Great Britain a world leader in the technology despite deep concerns about delays in the projects.
Harbour Energy and Petrogas set to drill North Sea exploration wells
North Sea operators Harbour Energy and Petrogas are set to drill two exploration wells in the UK Continental Shelf in the coming months.
Harbour reports $1.21bn in earnings for first half of 2024
Harbour Energy (LON: HBR) has revealed earnings of $1.2 billion in the first half of 2024 as it progresses with its Wintershall Dea acquisition takeover.
Scottish government grants £2m to Acorn CCS pipeline project
The Scottish government has announced £2 million in funding for the Acorn carbon capture and storage (CCS) project centred on the St Fergus gas terminal.
Power Moves: Alan Bruce joins Harbour Energy and more
Alan Bruce, former CEO of Ithaca Energy, has joined Harbour Energy’s executive leadership team heading up its technical functions globally.
Harbour Energy’s Wintershall Dea takeover ‘on track’ for Q4 completion
Independent North Sea operator Harbour Energy said its planned takeover of German rival Wintershall Dea is "on track" for completion in the fourth quarter of this year.
Job cut countdown over Harbour Wintershall DEA takeover
Wintershall Dea’s outgoing chief executive, Mario Mehren has spoken out about looming job cuts coming from Harbour Energy's takeover.
Wintershall aims to appoint new leadership following Harbour takeover
Following government approval of Harbour Energy’s $11.2bn takeover of Wintershall Dea, the German energy firm looks to appoint a new chairman.
EVOL: Aramco dips, another Pemex disaster and Harbour vs cigs
Saudi Aramco ditched around one third of its jackups this week in a sign that the oil-rich state is demonstration of a move away from some of its grandiose visions. The market remains tight, with South East Asia likely to provide a home for spare capacity. Whether the North Sea, beset by windfall tax woes, can secure some of these newly idle jackups remains to be seen.