North Sea newcomer Waldorf snaps up Endeavour Energy
A newly-formed oil firm claimed on Tuesday night that it had captured stakes in four producing North Sea fields through the acquisition of Endeavour Energy UK (EEUK).
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VIDEO: Critically endangered shark spotted at UK gas field
Stunning footage has been captured of a critically endangered shark swimming at a gas field in the UK North Sea.
BP engineer discusses parental leave support in oil and gas industry
Energy Voice had a Q&A with Elizabeth Padmos - an industry veteran of 23-years - on the importance of parental leave in the North Sea oil and gas industry and wider engineering sectors.
Update: ‘Support element’ for subsea tank led to EnQuest platform evacuation
EnQuest has confirmed that the crew of a North Sea platform that was evacuated yesterday are now being flown ashore.
EnQuest should be ‘transparent’ after Thistle platform evacuation, says union boss
A union boss has called on operator EnQuest to be transparent about any structural issues with its Thistle platform in the North Sea.
EnQuest evacuates North Sea platform after subsea structural checks
Oil and gas firm EnQuest said late on Monday that it had removed all crew from its Thistle platform after carrying out a preliminary subsea structural inspection.
Next phase of world-first project to see robots working on oil platforms
The next phase has been announced of a world-first project to see autonomous robots working on offshore oil and gas installations.
Bilfinger Salamis aims to double headcount of UK inspection business
Offshore services firm Bilfinger Salamis has made two appointments to oversee plans to double the size of its UK inspection business.
Brent decom debate: Evidence vs Emotive
As someone with a keen interest in decommissioning decision making, I have followed the Brent decommissioning saga with that same keen interest.
Shell’s Brent decom plans are ‘litmus test’ for Ospar – German government
Germany has said a special meeting on Shell’s Brent decommissioning plans will be the “litmus test” for a convention to protect Europe’s marine environment.
Delek seeking funds from commodity traders to complete Chevron North Sea acquisition
A unit of Delek Group Ltd. is seeking alternative means of financing to complete its $2 billion acquisition of some of Chevron Corp.’s North Sea oil and gas assets after initial funding arrangements hit stumbling blocks, according to people familiar with the matter.
‘Commercial pressures’ drive loss for Babcock’s UK offshore businesses
Helicopter operator Babcock has said “continued commercial pressures” saw its UK offshore oil and gas business swing to a loss last year.
‘Serious questions’ raised after fires occur on separate North Sea platforms
A union boss has said “the eye is being taken off the ball” after a pair of fires took place in one day on separate North Sea platforms.
Shell handed safety notice over refuge area on North Sea platform
Shell has been dealt with a safety notice after failing to properly ensure workers would be protected during an emergency on a North Sea platform.
Two workers airlifted from EnQuest’s Heather Alpha following fire
Two North Sea workers were airlifted to hospital after a fire involving oil broke out on Enquest’s Heather Alpha platform.
Production resumes at Buzzard oil field
Production has been resumed at the largest-producing oil field in the UK following a shut down.
Worker injured after fire breaks out on North Sea platform
A worker has been flown to hospital after a fire broke out on a North Sea platform.
Greenpeace protestors scale Shell’s Brent platforms
Greenpeace has announced it is carrying out “peaceful protests” at Shell’s Brent field in the UK North Sea.
£140m investment extends life of Spirit Energy’s Chestnut field
A fresh investment of £140million has once again extended the life of a North Sea oil field, safeguarding 70 jobs in the process.
Oil and gas support services bring £2.2bn to Scotland’s marine economy
New figures show support services for the oil and gas industry are leading Scotland's marine economy.
New Aberdeen conference to spotlight North Sea health and safety
A new conference has been announced which will focus on the most pressing health and safety issues in the North Sea.
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.
CNR International UK narrows losses amid boost in oil price
Canadian Natural Resources International UK (CNRI UK) narrowed its losses last year amid higher oil and gas prices.
Jersey shares sink as Equinor snubs Buchan area stake
Jersey Oil and Gas today insisted that its Greater Buchan Area (GBA) project is “very exciting” despite Equinor turning down a stake in the acreage.
Bristow to re-emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy this month
Beleaguered helicopter operator Bristow has gained approval for a restructuring deal which will inject £444million into the company and pull it out of bankruptcy.