Greenpeace readying lawyers to oppose new North Sea licences
Westminster has been accused by environmental groups of “abdicating all responsibility” for tackling climate change.
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NSTA moving ‘at pace’ to launch offshore licensing round after climate compatibility checkpoint revealed
It has been confirmed the upcoming offshore licensing round will kick off “early next month” after ministers gave long-awaited clarity about the UK’s climate compatibility checkpoint.
26 bids received in UK’s first carbon storage licence round
The UK is making progress on plans to store carbon dioxide emissions under the North Sea, with nearly 20 companies bidding for licences.
‘Do we really want to go back to the black trades?’: Developer sparks debate on UK wind manufacturing
A UK developer has sparked debate on capturing economic value from the country’s offshore wind boom, particularly on “black trades” and manufacturing.
Eni applies for Southern North Sea carbon storage licence
Italian energy giant Eni (NYSE: E) has applied for a carbon storage licence for the depleted Hewett field in the Southern North Sea.
North Sea oil and gas emissions down more than 20% since 2018
Fresh analysis has spotlighted the headway the North Sea oil and gas industry is making in its quest to slash operational emissions.
North Sea licensing round details under wraps until after Queen’s funeral
Details about the upcoming North Sea licensing round are being kept under wraps until after the Queen’s funeral.
UK winning majority of onshore decommissioning work, figures reveal
The majority of UK North Sea assets are being dismantled in Britain, new figures have revealed amid concerns of overseas yards winning decommissioning work.
NSTA boss prepared to ‘name and shame’ emissions laggards
The head of the UK’s offshore regulator said he would “name and shame” North Sea operators who are not making sufficient progress on emissions reduction.
Outgoing NSTA chief Andy Samuel reflects on UK’s Great Energy Transition
More than five years ago and always over coffee, (outgoing) CEO of the former Oil & Gas Authority (now North Sea Transition Authority), Andy Samuel and I enjoyed a number of informal exchanges about the future potential role of the UK Continental Shelf in the Great Energy Transition.
NSTA expands energy pathfinder portal to include upcoming O&M work
Upcoming tenders, worth millions of pounds, for operations and maintenance (O&M) work are now advertised on North Sea regulator’s website.
NSTA gives Centrica green light to reopen Rough gas storage site
Centrica (LON: CNA) has been given the go-ahead by the industry regulator to reopen the Rough gas storage site off the coast of England.
Energy Voice and NZTC presents ‘Technology powering the North Sea Transition Deal’
There is no single solution to deliver net zero. Affordable, low carbon energy growth will be driven by innovative technology.
‘Many questions’ over plans to reopen UK’s Rough gas storage facility
Centrica’s application to reopen the Rough gas storage facility was welcomed by energy observers, but some have raised questions over the site’s safety and effectiveness.
EnQuest and Repsol Sinopec set out clutch of upcoming decom contracts
North Sea operators EnQuest (LON:ENQ) and Repsol Sinopec Resources UK have set out a series of upcoming decom contracts for nearly 200 oil and gas wells.
‘Worth getting out of bed for’: Regulator predicts £5bn decom spend on North Sea wells by 2027
More than 1,000 North Sea oil and gas wells will be decommissioned over the next five years, the UK regulator has said, carrying a multi-billion-pound prize.
Well-Safe unveils Spirit Energy as first contract for Defender rig
Well-Safe Solutions has named Spirit Energy as the operator for its inaugural contract for its new Defender rig in the North Sea.
Tailwind says NSTA regulator is reason why it had to give up North Sea discovery
Tailwind Energy has said the North Sea regulator, the NSTA, is the reason why it has had to give up an untapped discovery in the UK.
Aberdeen supply chain event to shine light on operators’ well P&A opportunities
Highlighting supply chain opportunities within the lucrative well decommissioning sector will be a key focus of an industry event, due to take place in Aberdeen later this month.
North Sea decom costs down by a quarter since 2017, but key target likely to be missed
A new report from the North Sea regulator says decommissioning costs have fallen by 25% since 2017, but COVID-19 and supply chain pressures have slowed progress towards its 35% goal.
Hibiscus preparing contracts for Teal West project
Hibiscus Petroleum (KLS: HIBISCS) is preparing a number of subsea contracts in relation to its Teal West project in the UK North Sea.
CNR International sketching out contract for removal of subsea kit from Banff and Kyle
North Sea operator CNR International is getting on with decommissioning the last bits of kit at the Banff and Kyle fields.
Greenpeace launches legal challenge against UK Govt over Shell Jackdaw project
Greenpeace has launched a legal challenge against the UK Government on the Jackdaw field off Aberdeen - one day after Shell (LON: SHEL) took an investment decision on the project.
Rising costs and inefficiencies see North Sea operators fork out £7.2bn
New progress reports from the North Sea oil and gas regulator show that efficiency across the basin fell, while operating costs rose by nearly a quarter.
North Sea regulator NSTA reveals £7m price tag for Aberdeen office move
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has confirmed its multi-million pound lease for office space in the prestigious Marischal Square building in Aberdeen.