Readers react: Should smoking still be allowed offshore?
News that the UK's largest producer of oil and gas is considering new rules on smoking offshore, Energy Voice readers have shared their opinions.
Former highlands RAF base up for grabs as freeport lands tax incentives
A former highlands RAF and Royal Navy base is set to be repurposed for renewables under the Inverness and Cromarty Firth green freeport as tax incentives roll in.
Final investment decision taken on Brasse
A group of Norweigan oil and gas firms have made a final investment decision (FID) on its Brasse field in the northern North Sea.
North Sea’s biggest producer aims to see an end to smoking offshore
The controversial topic of a smoking ban crops up regularly, however, for Harbour Energy's chief medical officer it's only a matter of time.
Balance and diversifying are key to future energy
Diversification – in terms of energy sources, innovation and resource – is the vital component to creating a thriving energy sector in Scotland.
EVOL: Colombia hold up, Super Puma remembrance and what to do about the gas grid?
It may be Easter week but that does not mean the news has slowed down, Energy Voice reports may not be hunting for eggs but they have found some interesting stories.
Valaris 143 contract with Aramco suspended
Valaris has announced its Saudi Arabia joint venture firm, ARO Drilling, has received a notice of suspension on a contract.
Is ‘just transition’ an empty slogan? Climate lawyer says north-east shortchanged by government
Tessa Khan’s group, Uplift, is challenging the Rosebank field off Shetland and argues politicians are not preparing for the future.
Innovative saw boosts international growth
Decom Engineering is preparing for substantial overseas growth after its intellectual property (IP) passed a “strength test” with flying colours.
Financial expert on ‘if you do oil and gas, we’re not interested’ attitude
There are still a number of barriers to entry for clean energy technologies while oil and gas is offering up work, creating a Catch-22 situation for supply chain firms seeking investment.
Collaboration underpins OPITO’s commitment
As a high-risk industry, safety has been a priority across the energy sector. Following the adverse incidents we have seen we must never forget the lives lost in such incidents.
AFBE-UK welcomes energy leaders to D&I event, AFBELive 2024
Diversity and inclusion group AFBE-UK is welcoming energy sector guests to its upcoming event in London.
Exxon sees lower first-quarter earnings on commodity prices, trading
Exxon Mobil Corp.’s first-quarter earnings will likely be lower than in the prior three-month period due to falling oil and gas prices as well as a drop in profit from mark-to-market derivatives.
Energean becomes operator of Wenlock and Tors ahead of decommissioning
Energean has taken over as operator of the Tors and Wenlock fields in the southern North Sea ahead of decommissioning.
Deltic completes Selene farm-out with Dana Petroleum
Deltic Energy (AIM: DELT) has completed its farm-out deal with Dana Petroleum for a 25% stake in the North Sea’s Salene project.
Time to bring net zero objectives into the realms of reality
The CCC has caught up on realities and is asking hard questions, writes Brian Wilson.
Ping Petroleum to reawaken North Sea giant
Ping Petroleum has picked up a trio of North Sea licences, including that pertaining to the slumbering Hutton field.
Ping Petroleum completes Pilot farm-out deal
Ping Petroleum has completed its farm-out deal relating to the Pilot field in the North Sea with Orcadian Energy (AIM:ORCA).
Super Puma crash 15th anniversary: ‘People from the Miller platform still turn up every year’
Friends, families and colleagues gathered in Johnston Gardens today to mark the 15th anniversary of the 2009 Super Puma crash.
Ithaca to become UK reserves powerhouse with Eni deal – analysis
The potential Ithaca Energy (LON: ITH) combination with Eni’s UK assets stands to bring the firm's reserves above that of Harbour Energy, according to analysis.
Odfjell Technology moves to Aberdeen’s Prime Four
Odfjell Technology has announced its move to Aberdeen’s Prime Four business park as it sets up shop next to sister company Odfjell Drilling.
Statera Energy’s Kintore Hydrogen to launch consultation
Statera Energy’s green hydrogen project near Kintore, Aberdeenshire, is launching the first round of public consultations.
Exclusive: IADC to team up with RGU to survey North Sea mental health
“I think we’re definitely across the start line but we've still got a pretty good race to run,” IADC's North Sea boss says
Production restarted at Denmark’s Tyra hub
The Tyra offshore gas hub in the Danish North Sea has restarted production following a period of redevelopment.
Repsol plans to dish out more than €700m in contract this year
Repsol Resources UK has shared that it will offer up work valued at over €700 million (£599.43 m) over the course of 2024.