Chris Cox and Curium Resources going after North Sea’s untapped discoveries
A “fundamental belief” that the UK should be developing its North Sea resources is the big driver behind Chris Cox’s new vehicle, Curium Resources.
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Iain Conn: Former Centrica CEO ‘proud’ of Spirit Energy and talks AI for energy transition
Former Centrica CEO Iain Conn speaks to Energy Voice about the opportunities presented by AI, and his thoughts on the latest from Centrica’s E&P business, Spirit Energy.
North Sea rig shortage a ‘big challenge’ to industry’s decom plans, says Spirit boss
Industry’s plans for shutting down scores of obsolete wells in the North Sea could be scuppered by a lack of free rigs, a senior figure has warned.
Spirit Energy toasts decommissioning high with ‘busiest year-to-date’
It has been a landmark few months for Spirit Energy as the operator experiences its “busiest year-to-date” in decommissioning.
Morecambe Bay to run to the end of the decade as Centrica makes £2.3bn
Centrica reported earnings before tax of £2.3 billion in the first half of 2023 as it looks to delay the end date for the Morecambe Bay gas fields.
Ithaca buys Fotla stake and three exploration licences from Spirit
Ithaca Energy (LON: ITH) is now the sole owner of the Fotla discovery after buying the remaining 40% stake from Spirit Energy.
Spirit Energy appoints former CNOOC VP as HSES director
Spirit Energy has appointed former CNOOC VP Scott McGinigal as technical services and HSES director.
New North Sea firm launched by former Spirit Energy and Faroe CEOs
Curium Resources is seeking to become a leading independent player in the UK, initially focused on gas in the southern sector.
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.
Who won offers in the UK CCS licensing round?
Energy Voice offers a rundown of the North Sea operators who have successfully bagged permits under the UK’s first ever carbon storage licensing round.
Who’s bidding in the first ever UK CCS licensing round?
With awards rumoured to be on the way, we take a look at the companies who have announced public bids for acreage in the first UK CCS licensing round.
Spirit Energy bares ‘exceptional loss’ on sale of Norwegian assets
North Sea operator Spirit Energy has bared an “exceptional loss” relating to the sale of its Norwegian business in 2022.
Neptune Energy hails first gas from 11th well at Cygnus
Neptune Energy has hailed first gas from the 11th well at its flagship UK field, Cygnus, bolstering UK energy security.
High profits for Aberdeen-based Spirit Energy did not stop layoffs
Aberdeen-based Spirit Energy reports that “29 employees left the organisation” late last year through its redundancy consultation, despite profits tripling in 2022.
‘Run-off’ mode Spirit Energy triples profits to £245m
Despite bleak news for the company through 2022, Spirit Energy managed to triple profits to £245m during the year, contributing to parent firm Centrica's record takings.
Aberdeen in line for jobs boost as Spirit unveils plans to repurpose gas fields
Spirit Energy has confirmed plans to repurpose offshore gas fields for emissions storage, in a move it claims will support thousands of jobs.
Capricorn faces EGM vote amid Palliser’s merger opposition
Capricorn noted that it had been working on “strategic alternatives” for more than a year. However, there have been no better options, it reported, and a sale is necessary to “maximise shareholder value and the full potential of Capricorn’s assets”.
NSTA names and shames as North Sea operators Equinor, EnQuest and Spirit hit with £265,000 fines
EnQuest was slapped with what is believed to be the largest fine issued by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) to date.
TAQA and Spirit launch legal action against Viaro over Brae decom costs
TAQA and Spirit Energy are taking fellow North Sea firm Viaro Energy to court to recover costs linked to decommissioning the Brae oilfield.
Major North Sea operators tease details of lucrative upcoming contracts
Some of the North Sea’s biggest companies have shared details of millions of pounds worth of upcoming operations and maintenance (O&M) work.
Taqa share of decommissioning Brae Area up $352m after Fujairah default
Taqa’s share of the decommissioning bill for the Greater Brae Area (GBA) has increased by more than $350 million after a licence partner defaulted on its liability.
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.
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.