A bird in the hand: How falcons are assisting North Sea decom
Falcons are supporting firms to decommission oil and gas assets in the North Sea, not by supporting those working at heights but by moving along birds who have nested.
J+S Subsea expands on offering its recycled North Sea treasure trove
Aberdeenshire’s J+S Subsea has opened the doors of a new facility as it targets growth and looks to become a credible competitor to tier one North Sea suppliers.
EVOL: Courtroom contention, Selene sale and ADIPEC adventures
Ed is back from ADIPEC and is set to regale Ryan and Mat with tales from Abu Dhabi while Shell, Equinor and Ithaca appear in court and Delitc looks to farm down Selene.
ADIPEC: Net Zero Technology Centre
Technology is a continuing interest in the Middle East and one that Cammy Booth, at Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC), has first-hand experience. The UK-backed group has had successes in bringing Adnoc together with innovators, concluding a sulphur competition at the Adipec show. Listen on your podcast platform of choice.
Elemental Energies and Archer team up for decom JV
Aberdeen’s Elemental Energies and Archer have formed a joint venture to pick up plugging and abandonment work in the North Sea as decommissioning spending is set to double.
ADIPEC: EIC
Is the UK government doing all it can to support exports? For Stuart Broadley, CEO of Energy Industries Council (EIC), the answer is a resounding no. Speaking on the sidelines of the recently concluded Adipec in Abu Dhabi, Stuart sets out his thinking around some of the opportunities - and challenges - of entering a tough market.
Deltic contemplates Selene stake farm down to reach FID
As the windfall tax bites, Deltic Energy’s new CEO Andrew Nunn explains how his attention is turning overseas.
ADIPEC: OPITO
Hydrogen has faced challenges but clearly has a role to play in tackling hard-to-abate sectors. Responding to this need, OPITO has launched a new hydrogen training course, the company’s Lucie Booth explained on the sidelines of Adipec. Listen on your podcast platform of choice.
ADIPEC: Expro
Expro has been operating in the Middle East and North Africa for around 20 years. Ingrid Huldal and James Yard get together with EVOL to share some thoughts about the region. While the region is strong on oil and gas, there is a growing desire to decarbonise and move into sustainable practices.
Wressle planning ‘formally rescinded’ as Shell and Equinor go to court
Oil field planning overturned following court case as major North Sea assets Rosebank and Jackdaw come under scrutiny.
Scottish Power signs £1bn turbine contract with Siemens Gamesa
Scottish Power has announced a £1 billion turbine contract with Siemens Gamesa for its East Anglia Two wind farm.
Kistos invests in 3D printing tidal firm Spiralis Energy
Kistos (LSE: KIST) has picked up an equity interest of up to 20% in tidal energy firm Spiralis Energy after investing £800,000 into the London-based business.
Bristow to add four new AW189 helicopters to North Sea fleet
Bristow and Leonardo have finalised a series of long-term agreements that will deliver new helicopters and enhance training facilities in Aberdeen.
STEM Day! Energy firms attract young talent
As National STEM Day comes around organisations across the energy sector have shared news of bringing young people into the industry.
Wood reports ‘mixed quarter’ as business areas underperform
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood (LON: WG) has reported a "mixed quarter" as areas of the business delivered a "disappointing" period, CEO Ken Gilmartin shared.
Equinor announces $30 million 2023 UK tax bill as rates rise
Norway’s state-owned oil company Equinor forked out $30 million in UK taxes in 2023, and now finds itself spending more than it is earning within the country.
North Sea oil decline does not benefit decom firms, Well-Safe Solutions
As threats of earlier decommissioning dates for UK oil and gas projects circulate, Well-Safe Solutions explains why this is not good news for P&A specialists.
North Sea Transition Taskforce launches to support UK energy firms
The North Sea Transition Taskforce has been launched in Aberdeen to support a just transition for offshore workers and firms operating in UK waters.
Noble extends rig contract with Shell at Penguins
The Noble Corporation announced in its third-quarter results that its Ocean Endeavor rig has been handed additional work by UK supermajor Shell.
Ørsted ‘pleased’ with Q3 earnings following CfD wins
Danish energy giant Ørsted (CPH: ORSTED) earned £2.65 billion (DKK 23.6 bn) before taxes in the first nine months of 2024.
Dana offers up work to ‘kill’ Western Isles wells
Dana Petroleum has offered up tenders to “kill” the Harris and Barra wells at its ill-fated Western Isles project.
Jobs are ‘primary concern’ of Decom Mission boss following budget
Following the first budget of the Labour Party’s premiership, saving jobs and retaining skills within the sector are the core concerns of Decom Mission’s Sam Long.
Post Budget stroll offers clarity
Reeves' Autumn budget was "not the apocalypse" for oil and gas as Labour laid out energy transition plans, writes Brian Wilson.
‘Torturing’ budget serves as ‘devastating blow’ to oil sector, says BRINDEX
Changes to the energy profits levy brought in under the UK government's budget serve a "devastating blow" to oil firms, the chairman of a body representing independent oil and gas producers has warned,
‘Super tax’ cannot be justified: Energy firms react to Autumn budget
Labour's budget has brought "a difficult day for the sector" as oil and gas firms face a "super tax", say industry commentators.