Updated: Sullom Voe workers reject EnQuest proposals to ‘restructure’ firm
Workers at Sullom Voe Terminal have rejected plans by EnQuest to restructure the firm, Unite union has said.
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Updated: BP admits to safety failings after £400k fine over Shetland spill
BP was fined £400,000 yesterday for spilling almost four tonnes of crude oil in Shetland nearly seven years ago.
‘Compelling’ case to keep using Sullom Voe, EnQuest says
EnQuest bosses insisted yesterday they had a “compelling” case for the Sullom Voe oil terminal in Shetland, despite fears the facility may lose a key customer.
Updated: EnQuest to cut 80 jobs at Shetland oil terminal
Oil firm EnQuest said that about 80 employees would lose their jobs at a major terminal in Shetland by the end of 2019.
Renewables industry shows interest in Sullom Voe
Sectors such as renewable energy, shellfish, finish and seaweed farming have shown interest in using Sullom Voe harbour in Shetland.
Life before oil: Scatsta and Sullom Voe in WW2
German U-boats, a Victoria Cross winner and life-saving pigeons were all part of Scatsta and Sullom Voe’s story, long before they served the oil and gas industry.
EnQuest completes Sullom Voe’s first ship-to-ship transfer in 3 years
EnQuest has completed the first ship-to-ship transfer of crude oil at Shetland’s Sullom Voe terminal for three years.
Updated: EnQuest will pay £230m for 100% of Magnus field, shares slide
Oil firm EnQuest said today that it would exercise an option to buy the remaining 75% interest in the Magnus field from BP for £230 million.
Pipeline shutdown will only be ‘mild irritant’, says Kemp
The shutdown of oil pipelines at the Sullom Voe terminal in Shetland will only be a “mild irritant” to operators, according to a leading petro-economist.
Production ceased at North Sea platforms after fault at major pipelines
Two major pipelines connecting North Sea fields to the Sullom Voe Terminal on Shetland have been shut down after a “minor fault” was discovered.
Updated: EnQuest takes over at Sullom Voe, Magnus as BP deal closes
EnQuest became the operator of another North Sea field and a major oil terminal today.
Last floatel leaves Lerwick
It was the end of an era yesterday afternoon when the final accommodation barge used to house oil and construction workers left Lerwick.
UPDATED: EnQuest streamlines, Kraken remains on track, BP acquisitions progressing
EnQuest made a marginal profit last year after streamlining its operations by reducing overheads and increasing production.
Turner & Townsend win BP onshore contract for Sullom Voe and Forties pipeline
Oil major BP has hired consultancy firm Turner & Townsend to provide quantity surveying and cost management services at its Sullom Voe Terminal (SVT) in Shetland and the Forties Pipeline System.
BP delivers economic blow to Shetland
BP has axed a £500million project which would have created hundreds of jobs and delivered a significant economic boost for Shetland.
BP puts plans for £500m plant at Sullom Voe on hold
Oil major BP has put plans to build a £500million gas processing plant at Sullom Voe on hold.
Total promises to stem flow from flare stack from Sullom Voe
Shetland Gas Plant operators Total have promised to stem the flow of black smoke pouring out of their recently-commissioned flare stack at Sullom Voe.
High winds halt tanker berthings at Sullom Voe
Oil tanker berthings at the Sullom Voe oil terminal in Shetland have been suspended until at least the early hours of tomorrow morning because of high winds, port authority and trade sources said today.
BP £100million deal will secure 240 jobs
A £100 million deal between an engineering and services firm and BP at two of its Scottish oil and gas terminals will secure 240 jobs.
BP cost cutting move is £5million blow to Islands
Shetland Islands Council faces a £5.5million chop to its budget next year after BP decided to ship oil to the lower-cost Port of Rotterdam rather than the Sullom Voe Terminal.
Job consultation launched at Sullom Voe Terminal
Talks are being held with Wood Group and Bilfinger Industrial Services staff working at the Sullom Voe Terminal in Shetland over the future of up to more than 200 positions. Wood Group is in discussions regarding around 90 positions at the BP-operated terminal following a review of its personnel requirements brought on by changes being made to work on the site. Meanwhile Bilfinger Industrial Services said it had also initiated consultation due to changes in seasonal workloads and winter working conditions.
BP postpones work on Sullom Voe gas plant for up to five months
Oil major BP has postponed construction of its £500million gas sweetening plant for up to five months. The company said the decision was triggered by the low oil price over the past six months. Earlier this year the company announced job losses from its North Sea operations as it looks to streamline its operations.