Sasol cited over Mozambique costs
A Mozambique audit has raised concerns about upstream companies misstating recoverable costs, highlighting South Africa’s Sasol in particular.
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Somali oil law signed into the books
Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has ratified the country’s Petroleum Law.
Aminex wins more farm out time in Tanzania
Aminex is becoming more positive on its delayed farm out in Tanzania, giving it sufficient confidence to get under way with preparations for the Chikumbi-1 well.
Piper Alpha significant ‘regardless of country’, says Norway safety chief
Heeding the lessons from the Piper Alpha disaster is important for everyone in the industry “regardless of country” according to a Norwegian safety chief.
Audit finds issues with safe plugging of wells in Statoil’s Kvitebjørn field
Norway’s offshore safety watchdog has found two issues with the safe plugging of wells in Statoil’s Kvitebjørn field.
Language barrier leading to hazardous situations in Norway’s oil industry
Norway’s offshore safety body has issued a firm reminder that Norwegian language should take priority in its offshore industry.
Statoil to remove emergency response vessel from Snorre A
The Norwegian offshore safety authority has given Statoil permission to remove the emergency response vessel at its Snorre A field.
Norwegian offshore safety authority to investigate Gjoa leak
The Norwegian offshore safety watchdog has launched an investigation into the hydrocarbon leak on the Gjoa field.
Statoil warned over failure to report gas leak
Statoil has been reprimanded by the Norwegian offshore safety watchdog for failing to inform them about a gas leak.
Scarabeo fire caused by ‘regulatory breaches’
Investigators have flagged up a number of regulatory breaches that caused a fire to break out on a rig in the Norwegian Sea last year.
Statoil given clean bill of health at Haltenbanken but must improve deck wave analysis
Statoil has been given a generally clear bill of health for two mobile production facilities based on the Haltenbanken field in the Norwegian North Sea.
Statoil rapped over Statfjord fire
A fire broke out on a North Sea platform after crude oil pumped against a closed valve for nearly an hour - with the temperature rising from 33 degrees Celsius to 344C.
Defects found at Shell’s Norway gas plant
Energy giant Shell has been given two weeks to report back to the Norwegian safety organisation after a number of defects were found during inspections at the Nyhamna gas plant.
Exxon granted field life extension
American multinational ExxonMobil has received consent to extend the asset lifetime of the Sigyn field.
Statoil passes audits for Johan Sverdrup infrastructure
The Norwegian safety body has carried out audits in respect of the planned infrastructure at Statoil's Johan Sverdrup development.
PSA grants consent for Aker BP field tie back
Norwegian safety body the PSA has granted Aker BP consent to connect the Oda field to the Ula field.
Statoil cleared of any fault over server maintenance
Statoil has been cleared of any wrongdoing after a PSA probe into the operator's IT security.
Statoil given to February to comply after PSA audit
Norwegian operator Statoil has been given a February deadline to comply with a number of improvement points following an audit of two onshore facilities.
Statoil given deadline after audit of Snorre production facility
A number of non-conformities have been discovered on the Statoil-operated Snorre B production facility.
Gassco gets nod for Karsto modifications
Gassco has been given consent for major modifications at its Karsto facility by the Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority.
Eni given all-clear to drill exploration well in Barents Sea
Norway’s offshore oil safety body has given Italian firm Eni permission to drill an exploration well in the Barents Sea.
Statoil gets green-light for Huldra cold phase use
Statoil has been given consent to use the Huldra facility in a cold phase in the North Sea.
Statoil hit over Statfjord oil leak
Statoil has been criticised over regulatory violations after an investigation into an oil spill during a tanker loading operation at its Statfjord field.
Eni plans new exploration well near Goliat
Eni is said to be planning to drill a new exploration well southwest of the Goliat field in the Barents Sea.
Union claims PSA “may as well” shut down amid safety fears
A Union has claimed the Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) “may as well” be shut down amid continued concerns over safety in the North Sea.