Buckie earmarked for Moray West operations and maintenance base
Offshore wind developer Ocean Winds has picked Buckie as the location for its latest operations and maintenance (O&M) facility.
Var Energi to explore floating wind opportunities at Goliat platform
Norwegian operator Var Energi (OSLO: VAR) is to explore a belt and braces approach to electrifying one of its major assets.
OEUK backs engagement as first set of North Sea strikes end
An industry trade body is calling on all sides to get around the table in order to avoid another wave of North Sea walkouts.
Dutch wind turbine blades to spin slower to save birds during migration
The Netherlands heavily relies on wind turbines in its energy transition — at the expense of thousands of birds that get killed by fast-spinning blades. Now officials say they have a solution to spare some of the migratory animals.
Europe must cut gas demand by 55bcm or risk supply issues, McKinsey warns
Research from consulting giant McKinsey & Company claims failure to do so would put countries at “substantial risk” from a rebound in Asian demand or reductions in Russian imports.
EIC unveils new chairman
A new chairman has been announced for global trade association the Energy Industries Council (EIC).
Oilfield service capacity to stay ‘tight’, says Halliburton CEO as group earnings swell
Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) is warning that oilfield services are likely to be tight for the foreseeable as companies scramble to up production.
Supply vessel collides with Southern North Sea gas platform
An offshore supply vessel has been left needing repairs after it struck a Southern North Sea gas platform over the weekend.
Ardersier secures key decom permit as port readies to take ‘Turkish and Indian yards head on’
Ambitious plans to revamp a Scottish fabrication yard for use recycling North Sea infrastructure have taken a major step forward.
Gallery: North Sea oil and gas workers on the picket line
North Sea workers have captured images of their offshore picket lines as they take part in the biggest stoppage in a generation.
Slb makes ‘strong’ start to 2023 as Q1 profits top $1bn
Energy services giant (NYSE: SLB) Slb has made a “strong” start to the year, with first quarter pre-tax income of $1.2 billion.
All go for Moray West as offshore wind farm reaches financial close
Work to install a major wind farm off the coast of Aberdeen will begin later this year after the project cleared a key hurdle.
Further life extensions to Bruce possible with Serica eyeing nearby opportunities
Serica Energy’s (LON: SQZ) chief executive has backed the Bruce platform to keep producing for years to come, after a third life extension was announced for the namesake field.
New Highland community forum will address controversial power lines plans
A forum of Highland community councils is being created to unite a campaign over a controversial planned new power line.
Singapore oil tanker missing after pirates board Off Africa
A Singapore-registered oil tanker is missing after it was boarded earlier this week off the coast of Africa in what authorities are calling an act of piracy.
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack fails to commit to £500m just transition cash for north-east
The £500m fund is part of a 10-year pledge from Holyrood aimed at ensuring oil and gas workers can transition into jobs in the renewable energy sector.
ETZ Ltd challenge fund a ‘game-changer’ for the Granite City
The phrase “game-changer” can sometimes feel overused in a sector where innovation underpins everything.
Next phase of work kicks off on Southern North Sea gas project
A new phase of project work – focussed on first production - has got underway at a Southern North Sea gas project.
Opinion: Incoming NZTC CEO issues set of asks for new FM
Now that the new First Minister has firmly established himself in Bute House, making the north east of Scotland a global leader in net zero should be one of his top priorities. As an industry and region, we have tremendous engineering and innovation capability that can make Scotland a key player in renewable technology and decarbonisation, enabling a green transition that has job creation and economic prosperity at its heart.
‘Tough decisions’ now ‘paying off’ for North Sea firm Serica as profits jump
North Sea firm Serica Energy (LON: SQZ) is attributing its latest set of financials to bold decisions made when the “going was tough”.
Change at the top for NZTC as Colette Cohen announces plans to step down
Energy transition pioneer Colette Cohen is to step down as chief executive of the Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) after nearly seven years at the helm.
TotalEnergies weighs bid for $5bn oil explorer Neptune
TotalEnergies (PARIS: TTE) is considering a bid for private equity-backed oil and gas explorer Neptune Energy Group, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Production start-up for BP at Gulf of Mexico mega platform
Oil production has successfully got begun at BP’s (LON: BP) Argos platform, the oil giant’s fifth in the Gulf of Mexico.
Naftogaz claims $5bn arbitration victory over Russia
Ukraine’s state-run energy firm NJSC Naftogaz Ukrainy says it won an arbitration case against Russia, in a decision that would oblige Moscow to pay $5 billion or risk the seizure of assets abroad.
North Sea veteran to step down as Serica chairman
The chairman of Serica Energy (LON: SQZ) is calling it a day after 18 years with the North Sea oil and gas operator.