Shell pushes on with CCS in Southern North Sea transformation
It comes weeks after the firm received final bids for its SNS gas fields, and after exiting the Northern Endurance carbon capture and storage project.
Southern North Sea
Dabinett: Horizon confirms high-impact target to be drilled in 2024
Horizon Energy Global has confirmed its plan to drill the high-impact Dabinett North Sea well in 2024.
Shell receives final bids for UK North Sea gas assets
Shell (LON: SHEL) has whittled down bidders for its southern North Sea gas fields to three final contenders, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Perenco served three safety notices over state of North Sea platform
Oil and gas firm Perenco has been hit with a trio of safety improvement notices over the state of one of its Southern North Sea platforms.
IOG at risk of ‘administration’ as North Sea operator seeks waiver
IOG (LON: IOG) is seeking support from its investors as the oil and gas firm tries to stave off the threat of administration.
Deltic axes three licences after Capricorn exit, but Cadence still on the cards
North Sea firm Deltic Energy (LON: DELT) has given up on three exploration licences after its partner decided to exit the permits.
Deltic shares soar on ‘significant’ Pensacola resource upgrade
Shares in London-listed Deltic, holder of 30% of the licence, soared in mid-morning trading as investors reacted to the news.
Hartshead drafts in advisors to secure financing for North Sea gas fields
Australia’s Hartshead Resources (ASX:HHR) has appointed a new advisory firm, and extended a contract with another, as it seeks to raise funds for its flagship UK project.
Taskforce targeting tough to crack North Sea gas pockets
An energy sector taskforce has set its sights on unlocking difficult to produce gas fields in the Southern North Sea.
East of England is ‘energy capital’ of UK, claims industry chief
Aberdeen’s claim as the jewel in the crown of the UK’s energy industry has been called into question.
Deltic: Pensacola will breathe new life into Southern North Sea’s ageing legs
As far as discoveries go, uncovering over 300 billion cubic feet (bcf) of gas and the decade’s largest find isn’t half bad in an increasingly wizened basin.
Horizon targeting 200m barrel North Sea play following nearby Shell success
Horizon Energy Partners is making the most of the current Southern North Sea buzz, following Shell’s (LON: SHEL) milestone success in the region.
Hartshead dishes out platform and pipeline survey contract for North Sea gas project
Australian-headquartered Hartshead Resources (ASX: HHR) is making headway on developing a pair of Southern North Sea gas fields.
‘High interest’ in Hartshead’s Southern North Sea gas plays
Hartshead Resources says it has received “high interest” from parties keen to partner up on a pair of UK gas fields.
Shell finds gas at hotly-tipped North Sea well Pensacola
Partner Deltic Energy saw its share price rocket by 50% on the news.
First gas from IOG’s troubled Southwark field slated for next month
North Sea operator IOG (LON: IOG) has confirmed that first gas from its troubled Southwark field in the Southern North Sea is nigh.
Hartshead tipped to spend over £100m to get first gas from North Sea fields
A North Sea firm is anticipated to splash out upwards of £100 million in the next couple of years in order to bring a pair of gas fields online.
Boon for UK as Centrica hits gas storage target at Rough site
Westminster’s efforts to bolster energy security and guarantee supplies ahead of winter have been given a big shot in the arm.
Perenco locks in rig for Ravenspurn campaign in Southern North Sea
Perenco has secured an offshore rig ahead of a drilling campaign in the Southern North Sea.
Drilling underway at hotly anticipated Shell, Deltic gas prospect
Drilling operations have begun at an eagerly awaited gas prospect that could open up part of the Southern North Sea.
Kent lands contract with Ineos for Southern North Sea assets
Kent has been awarded a three-year framework contract to monitor the structural integrity of Ineos’ Southern North Sea assets.
Stray oil sparks ‘condensate and fire’ release on aged North Sea platform
Petrodec has been taken to task by the offshore safety watchdog after it failed to remove oil from pipeline ahead of decommissioning.
Neptune told to review procedures after toxic gas released during North Sea drilling
Neptune Energy has been pushed to review its offshore procedures after a release of toxic gas during drilling operations earlier this year.
Southern North Sea ‘priority clusters’ could yield 1 trillion cubic feet of gas
Priority clusters, earmarked for speedy development by the industry regulator, could deliver enough gas to meet 40% of the UK’s yearly demand.
Almost 900 blocks up for grabs as 33rd North Sea oil and gas licensing round launched
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has fired the starting pistol on the 33rd oil and gas licensing round, the UK’s first since 2019.