Petrodec starts decom work on Amethyst A2D
Decommissioning firm Petrodec says it has begun work on the Amethyst A2D platform, marking its first foray into operatorship.
Perenco
Perenco dealt HSE warning after fire and oil release at North Sea platform
Perenco has been pulled up by the safety watchdog over its decommissioning of a Southern North Sea platform.
Choosing fast FLNG to cash in on sky-high gas prices
High gas prices represent an opportunity for those already producing, but those working on new supplies are feeling the need to accelerate plans. Floating LNG (FLNG) offers one solution, being faster to market than onshore projects.
HSE finds more than 400 overdue repair orders during Perenco inspection
Perenco has been issued with a notice to improve after Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors found more than 400 overdue repairs orders, over 200 of which were safety and safety-critical items.
Perenco exports its first barrel of oil from Chad
Perenco has exported its first barrel of oil from its recently acquired Chadian assets via the Chad-Cameroon pipeline.
Perenco strikes Etinde deal with New Age
Perenco has signed a deal to buy the Etinde stake held by New Age (African Global Energy) for an undisclosed amount, junior partner in the project Bowleven has said.
Production from IOG’s Saturn Banks field partially restored after compressor fault
Production from IOG’s flagship North Sea project has been partially restored after issues with the two onshore compressors cropped up.
Petrodec takes over North Sea platform from Perenco ahead of decom
Petrodec has taken over operatorship of a North Sea platform from Perenco as decommissioning gets underway.
French court sides with NGOs over Perenco
French NGOs have celebrated a legal victory over Perenco, on access to the oil company's files on its actions in Congo Kinshasa.
Storm Eunice blows back first gas for IOG and Perenco
Storm Eunice has hampered efforts by Perenco and IOG to get the latter's flagship North Sea project to first gas.
Perenco extinguishes platform blaze with no damage
Flames broke out on a walkway yesterday in a dramatic display for Perenco, offshore Congo Brazzaville.
Glencore pumps more oil, while “managing down”
Glencore has reported strong earnings for 2021, although in terms of energy it was largely driven by coal, rather than oil.
IOG and Perenco dealing with ‘frustrating’ slow progress on flagship project first gas
IOG said it is working closely with Bacton Terminal operator Perenco to deal with “frustrating” slow progress towards delivering first gas from its Saturn Banks project.
Gabon oil workers strike over vaccine mandates, PCR testing
Oil workers, and others, have gone on strike in Gabon in protest at COVID-19 measures.
TotalEnergies closes Gabon sale to Perenco
TotalEnergies has closed the sale of its non-operated assets in Gabon to Perenco, following approval from the local authorities.
Tullow tips Lake Albert for 2022 launch, exits Suriname blocks
Uganda’s Parliament may not approve the Lake Albert development until the end of the year, pushing the final investment decision (FID) into early 2022.
Industry talent to be recognised at OGUK Awards as finalists announced
Some of the North Sea oil and gas industry’s biggest players, including Neptune Energy, BP and TotalEnergies, are in the running to pick up a gong at the OGUK Awards.
Perenco UK takes losses of £102million but SHARP project beckons
North Sea operator Perenco UK took losses of £101.7million as the impacts of Covid and the drop in oil and gas prices took effect.
HSE warning after near collision between ship and Perenco North Sea platform
The HSE has issued a warning after an emergency stop prevented a collision between an offshore supply ship and a Perenco platform in the North Sea.
Perenco commits to Cameroon drilling, more LNG
Perenco will increase LNG exports from Cameroon in 2022, following the drilling of two or three wells this year.
Petrodec brings Perenco Amethyst platform to Netherlands for decommissioning
Petrodec has offloaded a platform from the Perenco Amethyst field to a yard in the Netherlands for decommissioning.
Buyout sees Perenco North Sea partner HH LAPS become Everard Energy
HH LAPS, a partner on Perenco assets in the Southern North Sea, has been rebranded as Everard Energy following a management buyout.
Updated: Parkmead confirms agreement ‘in principle’ to become Platypus operator
Energy firm Parkmead Group confirmed today that it had “agreed in principle” to take over as operator of the Platypus project in the southern North Sea.
Alpha Petroleum submits decommissioning plans for North Sea platform
Alpha Petroleum has handed in decommissioning plans for its Wenlock platform in the North Sea.
Petrodec reactivates 40-year-old rig for UK decommissioning work
Petrodec has announced reactivation of a 40-year-old rig, which has been converted as its second decommissioning vessel for work in the UK North Sea.