Statoil kicks-off North Sea’s Mariner heavy lift
Statoil is expected to kick off its heavy lift operation for its flagship UK Mariner development this week.
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Video: Seventh time lucky, how Statoil cracked “stubborn” Mariner
The North Sea Mariner field was discovered in 1981. Seven operators tried and failed to develop it, before Statoil came on board.
Statoil’s Mariner topsides arrive in Shetland
Platform topside modules for the Mariner oil field, 93 miles east of Shetland, have started arriving off the isles.
Search under way for man missing from North Sea rig
A search is being carried out in the North Sea for a man missing from a rig.
Video: First Statoil Mariner topside module leaves South Korea
Statoil has released footage of the first topside module for the North Sea Mariner field leaving a yard in South Korea.
Statoil plans for Mariner topside sail-away next month as uncertainty surrounds shipyard
Statoil has said preparations are being made to transport the Mariner topside to the North Sea despite reports casting doubt on the future of the yard handling its construction.
Statoil hires Transocean rig for trio of UK North Sea wells
Norwegian energy giant Statoil has booked a Transocean rig to drill three exploration wells in the UK North Sea in summer for £14.5million.
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2016: Statoil’s year of the North Sea
Even with oil in a two year slump, Statoil still flexed its North Sea muscles. From kick-starting drilling on Mariner to finally cracking the 30-year puzzle that was Utgard, the Norwegian operator kept busy. However, the year wasn't without its challenges. The oil major forced to put the brakes on Bressay. Scroll through the gallery below to see where and how Statoil has kept busy in the North Sea.
Video: Production drilling starts on Statoil’s Mariner field
Statoil said today that pre-drilling had started on its flagship Mariner field in the UK North Sea.
Videos: Amazing footage of Statoil’s Mariner B vessel
Statoil has published video footage of its Mariner B floating storage unit on the internet.
Plant Integrity Management wins Mariner inspection contract from Statoil
Statoil has handed an Aberdeenshire asset integrity specialist a deal to carry out inspections on the Norwegian firm’s landmark Mariner project in the North Sea.
Petrofac to train up staff for Statoil North Sea projects
Petrofac has scooped a deal to provide a range of training services for staff working on Statoil’s key projects in the North Sea.
Exclusive video: Statoil’s Mariner project will create up to 700 North Sea jobs in operational phase
Statoil's UK managing director has revealed up 700 new North Sea jobs will be created in the operational phase of its flagship Mariner project.
Statoil reveals recruitment bid for up to 40 North Sea jobs
Norwegian operator Statoil will be looking to recruit up to 40 workers in the "coming months" as work progresses on its flagship Mariner project on the UKCS.
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Video: Incredible footage of Statoil’s Mariner B FSU arriving at Nigg Energy Park
Statoil has revealed fresh footage of its Mariner B vessel as it arrived in Global Energy Group's Nigg Energy Park after completing a journey of more than 15,000 miles from a construction yard in South Korea.
Statoil’s Mariner project: What we know so far
Statoil has revealed fresh footage of the Mariner B Floating Storage Unit (FSU) arriving after its mammoth journey from South Korea.
Prolific Statoil flexes muscles in North Sea
Norwegian energy giant Statoil has been flexing its muscles in the North Sea this month with a number of big announcements.
Siccar Point finally sews up stake in Greater Mariner area
New generation UK independent Siccar Point Energy, a joint venture owned by Blue Water Energy and funds managed by Blackstone Energy Partners, has confirmed its acquisition of an 8.9% interest in the Greater Mariner Area from JX Nippon Exploration and Production (UK).
Video: Stunning footage of Statoil’s Mariner B as it sets sail for North Sea
Statoil's aweseome Mariner B floating storage unit has set saidl on its 18,000 mile journey to the North Sea after leaving the Samsung construction yard in South Korea.
Rising optimism as UK budget shows support for UK oil and gas
The prolonged slump in oil price has pushed investment in development of the UK North Sea significantly lower, threatening the viability of the industry.
Video: Statoil holds Mariner naming ceremony for FSU
Norwegian operator Statoil has held a naming ceremony for the Mariner B in South Korea.
South Korea shipyard Daewoo to shed another 12,000 jobs
A dipped offshore balance sheet has forced Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering to shed 12,000 jobs.