Workers evacuated from Piper Bravo oil platform after Covid outbreak
The crew on board the Piper Bravo has been reduced to “essential workers only” after a Covid outbreak on board the North Sea platform.
Repsol Sinopec Resources UK (RSRUK)
OGUK appoints Schlumberger, Repsol Sinopec and Kellas bosses to board
Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has brought on bosses at Schlumberger, Repsol Sinopec and Kellas Midstream to its board as it looks ahead to 2021.
Premier Oil hands in Balmoral decommissioning plans
Premier Oil has handed in decommissioning plans for its Balmoral field after deciding to end production early.
Contractor down-plays ‘dangerous’ Buchan Alpha incident
A contractor has downplayed an incident which took place during work to dismantle what’s left of the Buchan Alpha oil rig after footage appeared online.
Repsol Sinopec calls time on Tartan Alpha after 40 years
Repsol Sinopec Resources UK (RSRUK) has decided to stop production on its Tartan Alpha installation after nearly 40 years, putting some jobs at risk.
Removal underway of rusty Buchan Alpha remains in £1million-plus deal
Work is underway to remove the remains of the Buchan Alpha oil rig, feared to become an “eyesore” as it lay stranded in waters off a Shetland pier.
HSE warning after object falls 200ft from Piper Bravo crane
Repsol Sinopec Resources UK (RSRUK) has been hit with a safety warning after an object fell more than 200ft from a crane on the Piper Bravo platform.
Repsol Sinopec CEO: Strong results don’t reflect ‘extremely challenging environment’
Repsol Sinopec Resources UK’s (RSRUK) new CEO has tempered the company’s latest set of “strong” results by saying they “do not reflect” their current challenges.
North Sea operators move to reduce cabin sharing ‘wherever possible’
A series of North Sea operators are working to remove cabin sharing offshore “wherever possible” in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
More than a dozen North Sea projects face red light due to oil price plummet
More than a dozen UK North Sea projects are facing deferral in light of the oil price drop, an analyst has predicted.
Apache ‘reducing activities’ on North Sea assets to prevent coronavirus spread
Apache is the latest in a growing list operators to confirm it is taking measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the North Sea.
North Sea firms reduce offshore crews in bid to prevent coronavirus spread
Several North Sea operators are reducing offshore crews on their UK platforms in a bid to prevent the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.
Repsol Sinopec pressing ahead with Tain development in North Sea
Respsol Sinopec Resources UK (RSRUK) has confirmed its intent to press ahead with the Tain development in the Outer Moray Firth.
North Sea sector making ‘eye-opening’ progress in hydrogen development
The North Sea energy sector is making “eye-opening” progress in the development of hydrogen power, according to top industry bosses in Aberdeen.
RockRose Energy starts ‘significant period of development’ with West Brae wells
RockRose Energy has said it is beginning a “significant period of development activity” over the next year, starting with its West Brae field.
i3 Energy seeking collaboration with Repsol Sinopec on new North Sea discovery
North Sea operator i3 Energy is aiming to enter into discussions to develop its new oil discovery as a joint project with Repsol Sinopec Resources UK (RSRUK).
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.
OGTC up to £130million co-invested to date in tech projects
The Oil and Gas Technology (OGTC) has hailed “significant progress” with more than £130million co-invested to date along with the industry.
Repsol Sinopec hands operatorship of Nigg terminal jetty to Global Energy Group
Global Energy Group (GEG) will become operator of the Nigg Oil Terminal jetty in a new agreement with Repsol Sinopec Resources UK (RSRUK).
North Sea tackling billion-dollar asset integrity challenge
In 2017, the North Sea lost out on 14.7 million barrels of oil due to asset integrity issues. That equates to roughly $926m at today’s oil price.
‘Outstanding’ year for Repsol Sinopec as profits top £1.3billion
Repsol Sinopec Resources UK (RSRUK) has hailed an “outstanding” 2018 after tripling pre-tax profits to more than £1.3billion.
Production restored at three North Sea platforms following pipeline repairs
Production has been restored at three North Sea platforms which were shut down due to pipeline repairs.
Pipeline repairs shut production at three North Sea platforms
Pipeline repairs have shut down production at three North Sea platforms.
Repsol Sinopec targets additional 10million North Sea barrels
Respsol Sinopec Resources UK (RSRUK) has announced plans to recover an additional 10million barrels of oil equivalent (boe) from its North Sea assets.
Tool will solve ‘age-old’ challenge for North Sea platforms
An Aberdeen team has solved an “age-old” industry challenge for North Sea platforms.