Hurricane reports unscheduled well intervention at Lancaster
Hurricane Energy said today that an “unscheduled well intervention” was required on its Lancaster field, west of Shetland.
First appraisal well at Glengorm field in UK North Sea ‘not commercial’
The first appraisal well on the Glengorm gas field in the UK central North Sea has found "no commercial hydrocarbons", a project partner said today.
Worley wins deal with Chevron to modify Gulf of Mexico asset
Chevron has awarded Worley a contract to modify services for one of its deepwater production facilities located in the Gulf of Mexico.
Former Wood duo join hydrogen tech firm Logan Energy
A pair of businessmen who held key roles at engineering and consultancy firm Wood have joined a Scottish hydrogen technology business.
Sir Ian Wood to speak at P&J online event this week
Veteran businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood will be sharing some of his thoughts on topics close to his heart during a much-anticipated online event later this week.
Historic oil glut amassed during pandemic almost gone
The unprecedented oil inventory glut that amassed during the coronavirus pandemic is almost gone, underpinning a price recovery that’s rescuing producers but vexing consumers.
World leaders set for virtual summit as US seeks climate action
World leaders will take part in a virtual global summit on climate change this week as US President Joe Biden leads a new push to cut emissions.
Worker taken to hospital following incident at St Fergus gas terminal
A Shell employee was taken to hospital following an incident at the St Fergus gas terminal.
‘Extremely disappointed and surprised’: Prosafe miffed by court decision
The boss of Prosafe is “extremely disappointed” by an appeal court decision to make the offshore accommodation provider pay Westcon Yards £40 million.
First oil for Uganda looms, all hail the Play Dough Decom King, and blowing off steam
First oil for Uganda could be just four years away thanks to Total-led, multi-billion project that has been 15 years in the making. It’s all perfectly exemplary and transparent. Or maybe it’s “greenwashy” and obfuscating. Could it be both?
Maersk Drilling wins $24m deal for ultra-deepwater exploration well off Gabon
Petronas has handed Maersk Drilling a $24 million contract to drill one well off Gabon using a deepwater drillship.
Shell becomes latest operator to join North Sea methane monitoring group
Shell has become the latest operator to join a group tackling the challenge of North Sea methane emissions monitoring with drones and sensors.
Shell urges investors to vote down activist’s climate resolution
Shell has urged shareholders to reject a climate change resolution filed by an activist investor at its annual general meeting next month.
BP preparing for removal of ‘iconic’ vessel from Foinaven field
BP has started preparing for the removal of the "iconic" floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) on its Foinaven field.
One dead, 12 still missing after lift boat capsizes in Gulf of Mexico
One person is dead and rescuers are still searching for 12 missing people after a vessel capsized in the US Gulf of Mexico during a storm on Tuesday afternoon.
Shell releases energy transition strategy ahead of AGM vote
British-Dutch oil major Shell published its Energy Transition Strategy today.
Orcadian Energy making ‘great strides’ with North Sea project after letting off steam
The boss of North Sea oil firm Orcadian Energy says his team is making “great strides” on an 80 million barrel project after casting aside the original development idea.
Boss gets all-clear before test taken
A company director has voiced concerns after he was given a rapid all-clear Covid result –before he had even taken a test.
As COP26 approaches, let’s get out of our comfort zones
In exactly 200 days, world leaders will convene in Glasgow for arguably the most important environmental meeting to ever take place on British soil.
Legal expert at online event
It may be in transition but the North Sea energy industry is always going to need good lawyers – and one of their ranks is lined up to speak at a tantalising online event focused on topics surrounding the green recovery and net zero.
Power purchase agreement downward trend expected to be temporary
With climate change increasingly on the corporate agenda, large businesses are now considering how they procure energy and whether they can do so more sustainably.
World’s most powerful tidal turbine to be launched in Dundee next week
A groundbreaking new tidal turbine manufactured in Dundee is to be launched from the city’s port next week.
Petrofac ‘thrilled’ after netting contract extension with Neo Energy
Energy service firm Petrofac today announced the award of a one-year extension to its integrated services contract with North Sea operator Neo Energy.
BlackRock and Temasek launch decarbonization investment partnership
BlackRock and Temasek have agreed to launch a series of investment funds focused on advancing decarbonization solutions to accelerate global efforts to achieve net zero by 2050.
Gulf’s post-Covid recovery must include sustainable development and women’s leadership
The pathways for economic recovery post Covid-19 offer plenty of opportunity for hope and potential for growth, as well as greater gender inclusivity.