Spirit Energy among 13 new Hydrogen UK members
Hydrogen UK is eyeing further growth after adding a baker’s dozen to its membership in recent months.
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North Sea boss calls for an energy secretary in Liz Truss’ cabinet
The CEO of North Sea operator Spirit Energy has called for Liz Truss to appoint an energy secretary to her new government.
Wood to create 300 new UK jobs amid North Sea push
Energy services giant Wood is expecting to create around 300 new jobs thanks to a surge in activity in the UK North Sea.
NZTC study finds ‘significant challenge’ in cost of North Sea electrification
A study by the Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has found high capex costs remain a barrier to electrifying North Sea assets, but rising carbon taxes and net zero targets may yet spur development.
Spirit Energy launches consultation on Aberdeen job cuts
North Sea operator Spirit Energy has launched a consultation on redundancies in Aberdeen.
A fossil fuel investment resurgence amidst Europe’s energy crisis?
With conflict in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia continuing to exacerbate supply issues, rising energy prices are fuelling new opportunities for private equity in the European oil and gas industry.
Thompsons of Prudhoe inks two decom contracts with Spirit Energy
Thompsons of Prudhoe has secured contracts to help decommission a trio of North Sea assets, working in collaboration with Heerema and DeepOcean.
Hummingbird Spirit FPSO setting off for Cromarty Firth and uncertain future
The Hummingbird Spirit FPSO will head off from the North Sea today to the Cromarty Firth - ahead of an uncertain future for the vessel which could see it scrapped.
Regulator approves removal plans for Brae Bravo jacket
Regulators have approved TAQA’s plans to remove a section of the remaining jacket structure at Brae Bravo, following a successful topsides decommissioning campaign last year.
Centrica completes sale of Spirit’s Norwegian assets
Centrica has concluded the sale of the majority of Spirit Energy’s Norwegian assets to Sval Energi, and its interests in the Statfjord field to Equinor, as it focuses on UK gas production and energy transition projects.
Hurricane Energy takes $4.1m hit as it gives up on Warwick Area
Hurricane Energy (LON: HUR) and its partner Spirit Energy have given up on the Warwick Area in the West of Shetland.
Equinor and partners to invest £750m in six discoveries at Halten East
Equinor and its partners have decided to invest NOK 9 billion (£746m) in the Halten East development area in Norway.
Petrofac awarded two-year contract extension by Spirit Energy
Energy services firm Petrofac has secured a two-year operations and late life asset support contract extension with Spirit Energy.
Shell spuds much-anticipated Edinburgh well
Shell has spudded its hotly tipped Edinburgh exploration well near the UK-Norwegian border – potentially one of the largest remaining undrilled structures in the central North Sea.
Spirit brings in Heerema for Audrey, Ensign decom work
Spirit Energy has awarded Heerema Marine Contractors a contract for removal and disposal of a trio of southern North Sea assets, with further options for work on a wider portfolio.
Spirit Energy halts plans for Pegasus West
Spirit Energy will not carry its Pegasus West development forward to a final investment decision (FID), the operator has confirmed.
Centrica profits double on commodity prices and Direct Energy sale
Spirit Energy owner Centrica has announced bumper 2021 profits on the back of soaring energy prices, and the offloading of several upstream assets.
‘Uptick’ in North Sea IPOs forecast with high oil and gas prices on course to continue
North Sea initial public offerings (IPOs) could be back on the menu with healthy oil and gas prices tipped to continue for much of 2022.
Waldorf in talks for $1bn deal for ONE-Dyas oil and gas assets
North Sea focused Waldorf Production has started exclusive talks to buy the assets of Dutch oil and gas company ONE-Dyas BV, according to people familiar with the matter.
Spirit Energy appoints new interim CEO as Chris Cox exits
Spirit Energy has appointed a new interim chief executive and chairman as part of its transition to a “new phase”.
Operators hail ‘new era in collaboration’ following Canadian decom trials
A collaborative model for trialing new technologies has been deemed a success by a trio of major operators, as the sector races to drive down the costs of well decommissioning.
Spirit Energy targets Q2 sailaway for Hummingbird FPSO
Spirit Energy is tentatively targeting a second quarter sailaway for the Hummingbird Spirit FPSO in the North Sea.
Centrica continues hunt for North Sea exit after Spirit Energy Norway sale
British Gas owner Centrica has said it will continue its strategy to exit the UK North Sea after announcing a deal to sell Spirit Energy Norway for £800million.
‘Sorry guys, we’re full’: CessCon predicts onshore decom ‘bottleneck’
The chief executive of CessCon Decom has warned that a potential “bottleneck” could emerge for onshore dismantling over the coming years as North Sea decommissioning ramps up.
Exclusive: Brae Area partner defaults on decommissioning costs after buying stake for 75pence
A company which bought stakes in the Taqa-operated Brae Area for just 75pence last year has now defaulted on its decommissioning liability.