Shell wins ruling blocking enforcement of Nigerian spill case
Royal Dutch Shell Plc won a ruling preventing London courts from enforcing a $516 million Nigerian judgment for damages caused by an oil spill almost five decades ago.
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Omani bid round falls foul of shift away from wildcat E&P
News last week that Russian firm Zarubezhneft was being considered for the development of an offshore oil concession in Oman brought into sharp focus the lack of update provided since the country’s 2019 bid round closed in May.
Shell claims court victory over Greenpeace in North Sea protest ban
Shell has won a court order preventing environmentalists from boarding unmanned North Sea installations.
BP boss confirms green power plans for North Sea platforms
Energy giant BP has confirmed it is studying the potential to power North Sea platforms with green electricity in a bid to cut carbon emissions.
‘There was a pretty candid conversation with Greenpeace’ – BP boss on North Sea protests
BP’s North Sea boss has said Greenpeace activists told him they targeted the company because they believed BP “can actually make a difference” on climate change.
Oil industry must ‘earn its future’, OGUK chief says
Even a year or two ago, climate change and the energy transition would not have featured heavily in an interview between Energy Voice and the chief executive of Oil and Gas UK (OGUK).
North-east experts to discuss energy investment at Aberdeen renewables event
Two north-east energy sector experts will speak at a renewables event to be held in Aberdeen in December.
Court ruling on Shell-Greenpeace North Sea protest ban delayed until next week
A court ruling on North Sea protests held by Greenpeace at Shell's Brent field has been delayed until next week.
North Sea leaders to launch ‘reinvention’ research for sector’s transition
North Sea oil and gas leaders are set to produce new industry research outlining how the sector is "reinventing" itself for the energy transition.
2019 a year of ‘scrutiny’ for decommissioning sector, and it isn’t a one-off
A UK Government official said yesterday that 2019 was a “year of scrutiny” for the offshore oil and gas decommissioning industry - and it was not a “one-off”.
Valaris wins North Sea contract extensions as part of £220m revenue backlog
Drilling contractor Valaris has announced a number of North Sea contract extensions among a clutch of global deals.
Net-zero decommissioning the ‘next big step’, report says
Learning how to decommission oilfields without demolishing the UK oil and gas industry’s net-zero pledge is the “next big step”, a new report said.
Shell seeks injunction against Greenpeace to halt North Sea protests
Oil and gas giant Shell has been accused by Greenpeace of attempting to ban the climate activist group from further North Sea protests.
CLNR on the hunt for further central and southern North Sea licences
Cluff Natural Resources (CLNR) said today that it had submitted "multiple" applications for licences in the central and southern North Sea in the 32nd bidding round.
Greenpeace call Tory manifesto ‘half-baked’ over lack of action on North Sea oil
Greenpeace UK has criticised the Conservative Party's latest manifesto, calling it "half-baked" over its lack of action on North Sea oil and other polluting sectors.
Energy consultancy fortifies Aberdeen well management team
An Aberdeen-based energy consultancy has strengthened its well management team following a number of major contract wins for the firm.
Private capital from afar to play greater role in North Sea growth as sentiment darkens
The UK North Sea will welcome more cash from overseas to bridge the gap left by traditional investors who are turning their backs on oil and gas, a new report said.
Watch: Shell’s Brent Bravo loaded onto quay ahead of dismantling
Engineering firm ALE has published impressive footage of Shell's Brent Bravo platform being loaded onto the quayside at a yard in Teesside ahead of dismantling.
Majors’ global selling spree could fetch $27.5 billion
Global giants of the oil and gas industry – the so-called supermajors – are looking to sell assets that could fetch a total $27.5 billion, according to Rystad Energy’s latest assessment.
‘Inspirational’ Shell-sponsored Aberdeen event focuses on diverse workforce
More than 200 industry professionals attended an "inspirational" Shell-sponsored event focused on creating a diverse offshore workforce on Friday.
Maersk Drilling wins £30.3m Caribbean contract with Shell
Maersk Drilling has won a £30.3million contract for work in the Caribbean with a subsidiary of energy giant Shell.
DecomWorld annual D&A summit returns with record numbers
DecomWorld – part of Reuters Events- today announced the global E&P delegations already confirmed to attend their 2020 Decommissioning and Abandonment Summit along with an international operator speaker faculty
MER and the energy transition: Can OGA square the circle?
I recently presented at a UK Oil and Gas Law Seminar where the keynote speaker was Mike Tholen (Upstream Policy Director Oil & Gas UK).
ADNOC sets out Murban Futures plan
Abu Dhabi is taking steps to cement its position as a reliable supplier through the launch of the Murban Futures contract.
Energy Institute young professionals dinner attracts more than 200 people
More than 220 people gathered in Aberdeen for an event celebrating and rewarding the energy sector’s best young talent.