Talks to let double-jabbed oil workers bypass Covid isolation
Discussions are ongoing that could avoid swathes of North Sea oil workers having to return home in the event of a Covid-19 breakout.
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Worley lands Taqa contract for work on one of Europe’s largest gas storage facilities
Worley has won a new design contract with Taqa for work on Europe’s largest open-access gas storage facility.
Covid cases see 18 workers isolate or flown ashore from Taqa oil platform
A total of 18 workers have been flown ashore or are currently isolating on board the Taqa North Cormorant platform after workers tested positive for Covid-19.
Taqa ‘poised for significant decommissioning activity’
The director of Taqa decommissioning operations has said it is “poised” for significant activity in the coming months.
CHC beats rivals to new Taqa North Sea helicopter contract
CHC has beat its incumbent rivals to a newly-formed Taqa helicopter contract in the central North Sea.
Updated: Taqa says it can remove Cormorant Alpha ‘attic oil’ after topsides have gone
Taqa says its plans to remove "attic oil" from the Cormorant Alpha platform’s huge concrete base will not be derailed by the removal of the topsides.
Harbour Energy sending Balmoral platform to Denmark for decommissioning
Harbour Energy is sending the Balmoral platform to Denmark for decommissioning, the third UK asset to be announced for overseas yards this year.
Taqa kicks off massive decommissioning project at Brae Bravo
Taqa has kicked off removal work for the Brae Bravo, one of the largest decommissioning projects in the North Sea.
Bilfinger Salamis: Unions threaten strikes over IR35 pay dispute
Unions are threatening strikes after talks stalled on an IR35 pay dispute for Bilfinger Salamis workers on North Sea assets.
EI young professionals network celebrates decade supporting future energy leaders
The Energy Institute (EI) Aberdeen Young Professionals Network (YPN), a networking group which develops the skills and energy sector knowledge of those in the early stages of their careers, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in May.
Cluster of North Sea decommissioning contracts on the way
A raft of North Sea decommissioning contracts are on the way from operators including Harbour Energy, Eni, CNOOC, Taqa and more.
Abu Dhabi weighing up sale of $4bn Taqa stake
Abu Dhabi is weighing the sale of a stake in its biggest utility as the oil-rich emirate seeks more international investment in its marquee assets, people familiar with the matter said.
Catcalling on North Sea oil rigs branded ‘unacceptable’
Harassment of women offshore has been branded “unacceptable” as a female engineer shared her experience of facing catcalling while working in the North Sea.
Building a baseline for diversity and inclusion – EVOL ✕ OGUK podcast
This latest episode of the EVOL X podcast is dedicated to “Building a Baseline”, the very first report into the state of diversity and inclusion in the UK oil and gas sector.
Wood lands contract extension for Taqa platforms in UK North Sea
Wood, the Aberdeen-headquartered energy services firm, has landed a five-year contract extension to its work on Taqa assets in the UK North Sea.
Bilfinger Salamis contractors on Taqa assets claim ‘discrimination’ over IR35 pay changes
A pay row has been sparked between Bilfinger Salamis and dozens of independent contractors it hires on Taqa assets over IR35 tax changes.
Taqa mulls sale of assets in UK and Canada
Taqa is considering options for its oil and gas assets in the UK and elsewhere, including a potential sale, as the state-owned utility focuses more on power generation, people familiar with the matter said.
Odfjell wins five-platform Taqa contract
Drilling contractor Odfjell has been awarded a five-year contract with Taqa in the UK.
Life after oil: Comms adviser takes ‘leap of faith’ on fitness passion
A former oil communications advisor has taken a “leap of faith” during the pandemic on a career in health and fitness.
Independent Oil and Gas hires former Ithaca, Marathon man as COO
Independent Oil and Gas (IOG) has hired an experienced North Sea project manager and military man as its new chief operating officer (COO).
EnQuest platforms doubling up as ‘Airbnbs’ to assist Thistle up-manning
An EnQuest boss said today that treating some of its platforms like "Airbnbs" was helping the firm prepare a northern North Sea neighbour for up-manning.
CGG’s Sercel wins Saudi desert seismic work
CGG’s Sercel has won a contract to provide land seismic equipment for harsh environment work in Saudi Arabia.
Taqa takes £339million write-down on value of North Sea assets
Taqa has taken a £339million write-down in the value of its North Sea assets as a result of Covid-19 and the oil downturn.
RockRose founder Andrew Austin makes North Sea return with new company
Andrew Austin is making his North Sea return with a new investment company, aimed at buying up UK assets, after selling RockRose Energy.
TAQA awards maintenance deal to AI software firm VROC
Software company VROC has clinched a deal to provide AI predictive analytics services on three of TAQA’s UK North Sea platforms.