Masdar sets 100 GW renewable energy target for 2030
Masdar aims to be the world’s largest renewable energy company in the world, with a 100 GW target by 2030.
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ADNOC unveils £2.7billion electrification project for huge offshore oil and gas fields
ADNOC has unveiled a £2.7billion development for electrification of giant offshore oil and gas fields off Abu Dhabi.
OGA issues warning to operators over North Sea deals
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has issued a warning to operators over a type of M&A deal which risks firms defaulting on their liabilities.
Adnoc, TAQA move on Masdar’s energy, hydrogen units
Adnoc and TAQA have set out a plan to take a leading stake in Masdar’s renewable energy and hydrogen businesses.
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.
Adnoc, TAQA line up major green hydrogen push
Adnoc has launched a renewable energy and green hydrogen venture with Abu Dhabi’s TAQA.
Taqa profits surge on higher oil and gas prices and North Sea production
Higher oil and gas prices saw a surge in profits for the UAE state-owned energy firm Taqa.
Aberdeen’s all-energy opportunity on the agenda at Grant Thornton roundtable
“I really believe we’re just in a 1-2 year window of this going from oil and gas to all energy”, David Currie, group CEO of Proserv, said, “the question for me is: Can Aberdeen come with it?”
TAQA using Brae Bravo experience to face up to decommissioning challenge
In the coming years, the North Sea has to face up to a decommissioning challenge like no other.
Bilfinger Salamis contractors on Taqa assets raise collective grievance over holiday overhaul
Bilfinger Salamis employees on Taqa North Sea assets have raised a collective grievance over proposed changes which would overhaul their holiday leave system.
Valaris lands North Sea jackup contract with Cairn Energy
Cairn Energy has chartered the Valaris JU-123 for work in the UK North Sea.
Abu Dhabi’s Taqa may sell oil and gas assets after review
Abu Dhabi National Energy may sell its oil and gas assets after a review, as the state-owned utility focuses on growing its utilities business. The shares gained.
Video: Taqa completes removal of Brae Bravo platform in North Sea
Taqa has reached a major milestone in one of the North Sea’s largest decommissioning projects, removing the topsides of the Brae Bravo platform.
Workers evacuated from Piper Bravo oil platform after Covid outbreak
The crew on board the Piper Bravo has been reduced to “essential workers only” after a Covid outbreak on board the North Sea platform.
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.
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.