EnQuest predicts production jump despite North Sea shutdowns
Oil firm EnQuest said today that production should grow by about a fifth this year despite having to shut down two of its North Sea fields.
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Half year profit up for EnQuest as chairman steps down
North Sea oil firm EnQuest has announced a significant surge in half year profits as its chairman steps down to be replaced by Martin Houston.
EnQuest hails 25% boost to production thanks to North Sea operations
EnQuest has seen a 25% yearly boost to its oil and gas production thanks to strong performance from its North Sea operations.
Cairn ‘knows what needs to be done’ with North Sea Kraken field
Scottish oil firm Cairn Energy has said it has lived up to its production guidance for the first part of 2019 and hailed the performance of the North Sea Catcher field.
Bumi Armada eyes vessel sales after refinancing
Malaysia’s Bumi Armada has announced plans to sell certain “idle” floating production vessels after a major debt restructuring programme.
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.
Kraken woes won’t deter Cairn on North Sea investment
Cairn Energy’s chief executive has said costs around the Kraken project will not deter the firm from further investment in the North Sea.
Cairn posts losses of almost £1bn amid India, Kraken troubles
Scottish oil firm Cairn Energy vowed to go after "material" exploration targets this year despite suffering losses of almost £1 billion in 2018.
EnQuest denies Kraken reserves downgrade
EnQuest today denied that the reserves estimate for its Kraken field had been downgraded.
Bumi Armada blames loss on Kraken ‘difficulties’, announces new CEO
Malaysia’s Bumi Armada has sunk to a £426million pre-tax loss which it largely blamed on impairment charges for the Kraken FPSO in the North Sea.
EnQuest forecasts 20% production jump in 2019 despite Kraken glitches
EnQuest today reported a near-50% increase in production across the group last year, and predicted a 20% jump in 2019.
North Sea cash flow to bolster Cairn’s big growth plans
Bosses at Cairn Energy said today that cash flow from its North Sea interests would help the firm take advantage of "significant growth opportunities".
EnQuest targets 20% production boost in 2019
UK oil firm EnQuest said today that it expected to increase production by 20% next year.
UPDATED: EnQuest aborted Kraken sale talks over debt deadline
EnQuest reportedly called off plans to sell stakes in its Kraken field and instead borrowed money against it as a debt deadline approached.
Kraken sinks Armada’s results
Malaysia’s Bumi Armada fell to a second quarter loss due to charges relating to the Kraken FPSO.
Strong production helps EnQuest wipe out debt chunk early
Oil firm EnQuest said strong production performance had helped it wipe out £37 million worth of debt early.
Enquest waiting on the ‘right offer’ for Kraken sale
Enquest says it is waiting on the “right offer” for the sale of a 20% stake in its Kraken field in the North Sea.
Enquest announces production boost in full year results
Enquest has announced it is set for a boost in production in 2018, bolstered by its North Sea Kraken development.
Cairn to spearhead more North Sea exploration, content with Kraken, Catcher stakes
Scottish oil firm Cairn Energy said yesterday that it would get to work on its first operated exploration well in UK waters later this year.
Spirit Energy recruits ex-EnQuest chief McCulloch
North Sea oil firm Spirit Energy has appointed EnQuest's former chief operating officer as its technical and HSE director.
Cairn Energy targets first operated UK exploration well
Scottish oil firm Cairn Energy said today that it would get to work on its first operated exploration well in UK waters later this year.
Updated: EnQuest knocks down Kraken costs, expects output to lift
North Sea oil producer EnQuest said today it had managed to knock down the cost of its Kraken field project, which started producing in June.
EnQuest looks to sell stake in Kraken field, report says
North Sea oil firm EnQuest is trying to sell a 20% stake in its £2billion Kraken field, a news report said.
North Sea’s Kraken strong performance allows Enquest to focus on debt pile
Enquest's flagship North Sea Kraken development has got off to a flying production start.
Kraken FPSO completes first oil offload in North Sea, fastest in decade
The vessel on EnQuest’s Kraken field in the North Sea has made its first oil cargo delivery in what is thought to be fastest operation of its kind in the past decade.