Dolphin Drilling lands $154m deal with Oil India
Dolphin Drilling (OSLO: DDRIL) has been awarded a $154 million drilling contract from Oil India for the Blackford Dolphin semisubmersible drilling rig.
Wood, TechnipFMC and more win £4bn Teesside net zero contracts
Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) and the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) have dished out contracts with a combined value of around £4 billion.
Harvester Energy takes on Curlew-A licence
Harvester Energy has shared it will be taking on two blocks in UK waters, including the space that contains the undeveloped Curlew-A discovery.
Bideford Dolphin rig to be sold and scrapped
Aberdeen-headquartered Dolphin Drilling has shared it aims to sell and scrap its 49-year-old Bideford Dolphin drilling rig.
CCU International delivers capture tech for Flue2Chem project
CCU International, alongside the University of Sheffield, has developed a new refinement and capture system for the Flue2Chem project.
Shell CEO Wael Sawan earned £7.9m in 2023
Shell’s (LON: SHEL) chief executive Wael Sawan earned just shy of £8 million from his work with the London-listed supermajor in 2023.
Equinor extends drilling contracts, maintaining 2,000 jobs
Norwegian oil giant Equinor has extended drilling contracts with three firms, including Aberdeen’s KCA Deutag, in a move it claims will maintain 2,000 jobs.
Empirisys looks to boost business as Aberdeen office opens its doors
Process safety and data science firm Empirisys is looking to set up shop in Aberdeen’s Marischal Square as it looks to showcase its “dedication” to the north-east energy sector.
Yes SIR: UK Government to introduce sustainability rewards for wind firms in AR7
The UK government is set to introduce financial incentives for wind companies that cut their carbon footprint in 2025’s Allocation Round 7 (AR7).
Shell to cut about 20% of jobs in deals team amid push for cost savings
Shell (LON: SHEL) will eliminate at least 20% of jobs in its deals team as the company continues to restructure its business units in an effort to reduce costs, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
North Sea producing countries are falling short of 1.5°c climate goals
A recent report has outlined that North Sea oil and gas producing countries are not aligned with the Paris Agreement.
Shell considers slowing the pace of its carbon emissions cuts in strategy update
Shell (LON: SHEL) has been considering slowing the pace of its carbon emissions cuts as it updates its energy-transition strategy, according to people familiar with the matter.
MHI to deliver CO2 capture tech for HyNet linked hydrogen plant
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has been selected to provide carbon dioxide capture technology for a low carbon hydrogen plant set for Cheshire.
Life under the sea with DEEP’s Sentinel research base
DEEP's Sentinel research base aims to give wind operators a "set of eyes" on the sea floor.
Aurora Energy Services looks to Australia for next acquisition
Following a successful 2023 when it acquired three Scottish companies and another in the United States Aurora Energy Services is looking down under.
Understanding Burnout: Its impact and prevention strategies
I know we hear it frequently in the media, in the workplace and even in conversations, but what actually is Burnout and why should we be concerned about it?
UK North Sea acquisitions are Waldorf’s focus for 2024
Waldorf Production has outlined its goals for the coming financial year, including its UK M&A ambitions.
Are Labour’s windfall plans really a ‘death blow’?
It was all a bit odd at the Scottish Labour conference last month. A few days earlier, the oil and gas industry was shrieking outrage at Labour for proposing a windfall tax on gargantuan profits.
OEUK’s manifesto aims to avoid ‘passing on our carbon problem’
Offshore Energies UK has this month launched its manifesto for the general election with a list of essential proposals for the incoming government as we ramp up the homegrown energy transition and the drive for net zero.
‘Confused’: Rishi Sunak refuses to shoot down Tory windfall tax extension claim
The prime minister was asked to rule out concerns the Chancellor is teeing up a longer tax levy – despite Tories slamming Labour for suggesting a higher rate.
Union calls for ‘plan B for helicopter traffic’ after fatal crash
Following a fatal helicopter crash in Norway, a union leader has called for a “plan B for helicopter traffic.”
No UK well programmes have spudded in 2024 to date
Well Slot: NEO has completed the Leverett appraisal well as UK waits until June for next E&A well to spud.
To grow the UK economy, this must be a budget for a homegrown energy transition
Looking to the Scottish Conservative conference and the looming spring budget David Whitehouse hopes government can unlock investment.
Diamond Offshore to take $20m hit after kit collapse incident at BP Shetland project
Diamond Offshore (NYSE: DO) stands to lose more than $24m in revenues after a drilling kit collapse incident on a BP project in the West of Shetland.
Bristow signs deal for 10 AW189 helicopters amid industry shortage concerns
Helicopter operator Bristow (NYSE: VTOL) has signed a deal for 10 AW189 super medium helicopters to meet customer demand.