UK oil supply chain diversifying into non-energy sectors due to Covid-19, says EIC
UK oil supply chain firms are diversifying into non-energy sectors due to Covid-19 and low commodity prices, according to a new report.
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Trade union accuses Scottish Government of ‘surrendering’ fight for offshore wind jobs
A Scottish trade union boss has accused Holyrood of “surrendering” in its fight to win local renewables jobs from big North Sea offshore wind projects.
‘Clarity’ for North Sea supply chain vital to achieve energy transition targets, Aker Solutions chief says
The UK head of Aker Solutions has called for more “clarity” over how North Sea supply chain firms will fit into the energy transition.
Oil operators ‘much more likely’ to break contacts or change suppliers, Calash survey finds
Oil and gas operators are “much more likely” to break contracts, change suppliers or alter prices than service firms in response to the downturn, according to a new study.
Downturn threatens UK’s ‘capacity and capability’ for North Sea decommissioning
UK decommissioning activity is expected to increase due to the effects of Covid-19, but threats to jobs and the longevity of skilled SMEs will impact the “capacity and capability” to carry it out.
‘Poor behaviour’ slammed by OGA as firms demand suppliers cut rates 40% ‘overnight’
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has slammed “poor behaviour” in the North Sea supply chain, with firms facing demands to cut rates as much as 40% “overnight”.
UK North Sea seeks asymptomatic testing to help get thousands of people back to work
Asymptomatic testing will be the key “ask from government” to help get thousands of people back to work in the North Sea, according to an industry boss.
Supply chain threatened with collapse, Woodmac warns
The upstream supply chain “faces the very real threat of collapse”, a new report from Wood Mackenzie has warned, setting the industry on the path of another crisis as demand recovers.
Being logical about oil and gas contracts amid the coronavirus outbreak
As cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) increase around the world, industry continues to experience the effects. In particular, Chinese manufacturers in some areas have stopped operations due to factory shutdowns which in turn is starting to affect supply chains. As lead times catch up with supply constraints we expect this to become problematic in the weeks to come.
OGA chairman Eggar looks eager to embrace future
In March last year one of the most charismatic figures to hold office as an energy minister in the UK became chairman of the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA).
North Sea industry transition to continue in 2020
The North Sea oil industry has been in transition for some years following the collapse of oil prices in late 2014. Large cost reductions have been painfully achieved. Production has increased due to a combination of new fields coming on stream plus a substantial increase in production efficiency to around 75%. But new field investment expenditure has fallen dramatically since 2015 and exploration remains at a relatively low level reflecting principally the maturity of the province as well as oil and gas prices far below their pre-2015 levels.
New paper to improve ‘line of sight’ on decommissioning work
It’s no secret that the global decommissioning market is hotting up. With enormous opportunities in the pipeline, contracts are being rolled out across the globe over the next 12 months.
Premier Oil director says supply chain still too big, urges support for CCS
An oil firm director has said that the supply chain is still too big in places and may have to “shrink” to become more efficient and robust.
‘Rapid growth’ forging new supply chain opportunities for Boskalis
North-east firm Boskalis Subsea Services (BSS) said yesterday its rapid growth was creating new opportunities for the supply chain.
UK supply chain: Going the distance?
May 2019 marked the 50th anniversary of the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston. While attendance figures may not be as high as in previous years, the event still provides a useful barometer for sentiment and activity across the oilfield service (OFS) industry.
Oil supply chain firms showing ‘zombie’ symptoms, KPMG says
Oil and gas supply chain firms are among a large number of Scottish companies showing "zombie-like" symptoms, KPMG has said.
Supply chain mergers likely as ‘conveyor belt’ starts moving, BGF boss says
Smaller oil and gas technology companies are on a metaphorical conveyor belt, an investment expert said yesterday.
North Sea operators must work with suppliers or risk becoming ‘second-class’
North Sea operators must treat oilfield service (OFS) firms with care or they could end up becoming “second-class clients” in a tightening market, an industry figure has said.
Whittaker well set for glut of work
A skills shortage in the North Sea industry has been talked about for some time, and it is something the father and son team running Whittaker Engineering can see taking shape in the supply chain.
Choppy waters for North Sea supply chain
The tide of adversity has turned and the North Sea is back on the up, Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) said in its business outlook report.
OGUK: Focus to thrive in ‘new reality’
“Challenges remain, but the UK sector remains optimistic” – one of many headlines that appeared following the launch of our 2019 Business Outlook.
Brexit uncertainty has ‘slowed’ offshore wind investment, Woodmac says
The uncertainty surrounding Brexit has "slowed" UK offshore wind investment, according to analysis by Wood Mackenzie (Woodmac).
Price is right as supply chain strikes balance
A recent poll suggested industry’s mission to lower its cost base and learn lessons from the downturn will be subjected to an acid test this year.
‘Smoother sailing’ for oil and gas supply chain, Woodmac claims
The global offshore upstream supply chain saw signs of recovery in 2018, and this looks set to continue in 2019, according to global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie.