Turbulence at helicopter firm CHC amid management shakeup
An abrupt management shakeup at CHC has raised questions over turbulence at the North Sea helicopter operator.
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North Sea firm Longboat secures rig to spud exploration well
Longboat Energy (LON: LBE) has struck a deal to secure a rig, opening the door for the spudding of a North Sea exploration well.
Dozens of applications for Norway oil and gas licensing round
Dozens of companies have applied for acreage in the latest oil and gas exploration round in Norway, though it is the lowest figure in recent years.
ConocoPhillips North Sea wildcat oil well proves fruitless
Operator ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) Skandinavia has concluded the spudding of a wildcat well in the Norwegian North Sea.
Aker BP recieves green light to deploy Maersk rig on North Sea field
The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) has given Aker BP (OSLO:AKRBP) consent to use the Maersk Invincible rig for drilling activities on the Norwegian Ivar Aasen field.
Repsol Norge’s Yme field to be out of action for up to six weeks
Repsol Norge has reported damage to parts of the process pipe system on the Yme field, ceasing production for up to six weeks.
ONS: Stavanger energy conference draws in 61,000 people
The ONS conference in Stavanger has drawn in a whopping 61,000 visitors, but not quite matched the number of attendees pre-Covid.
Norway steps up for Europe’s energy security
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has brought energy security into the spotlight and Norway is stepping up to meet demands while providing stable finances for producers and leading the way in decarbonisation.
Equinor and Windershall Dea set to develop Norwegian-German CCS pipeline
Equinor and Wintershall Dea have partnered up in the development of a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) value chain connecting continental European CO2 emitters to offshore storage sites on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Aberdeen’s Wood hails $230m business on other side of the North Sea
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood has hailed its $230 million business on the other side of the North Sea.
Shell contracts Deepsea Bollsta for Namibia work
Shell has contracted Northern Ocean’s Deepsea Bollsta to carry out drilling offshore Namibia under a 12-month contract.
Wood lands deal on 100 million-barrel Halten East development
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services giant Wood (LON: WG) has landed a design deal on the 100 million-barrel Halten East development.
The ONS conference ‘provides a platform for our evolving industry to learn’
With ONS 2022 starting today and making an in-person return after four years, the energy industry is excited to see what the conference has in store.
Norwegian Prince and Princess to visit Aberdeen on energy trade mission
Aberdeen will play host to the Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess next month as they lead a trade delegation to the UK.
A fossil fuel investment resurgence amidst Europe’s energy crisis?
With conflict in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia continuing to exacerbate supply issues, rising energy prices are fuelling new opportunities for private equity in the European oil and gas industry.
Widerøe: The air link to Norwegian offshore hubs
The distinctive green and white livery of Norwegian airline Widerøe is a familiar sight for anyone working in North Sea offshore oil and gas.
UK plans for blackouts in January in emergency energy plan
The UK is planning for several days over the winter when cold weather may combine with gas shortages, leading to organized blackouts for industry and even households.
Norway: Bad for my blood pressure!
It’s very difficult for me as a supporter of Scottish independence to write about Norway – or Denmark and some other small countries for that matter – without becoming extremely hot under the collar.
Energy Transition: a commentary from Norway
For the last few decades the ONS conference in Stavanger has focused on the energy industry’s direction from the perspective of North Sea exploration and production business – this year, ONS 2022 will focus mainly on energy transition.
Ambassador eyes offshore wind team-ups between UK and Norway
Just as oil and gas has borne decades of partnerships between the UK and Norway, Britain's ambassador wants to see similar team-ups as offshore wind booms.
Norway has strategic value to Europe beyond oil and gas
In September 2014 and in the face of mounting uncertainty over Russian gas supplies continuing to be available because of the then conflict over Ukraine, then European Energy Commissioner, Guenther Oettinger, suggested that Norway could play a fundamental role in shoring up EU energy supplies then and into the future.
Norway’s innovative culture is a breeding ground for digital evolution
Across the globe, digitalisation has been crucial in revamping the energy landscape and enabling a swifter transition towards improved energy efficiency and security.
Back after four years, trust the ONS conference to go the extra mile
“Trust” is the theme of this year’s ONS conference, Stavanger’s biennial mecca for the offshore energy industry.
From little acorns: ScotWind, Norway, and a Scottish sovereign wealth fund
The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund; the envy of governments the world over.
Refining drives doubling of TotalEnergies’ second quarter income
TotalEnergies has reported net income of $5.69 billion, up more than two and a half times from the first quarter, driven largely by its downstream and chemicals operations.