Perenco North Sea project running 18 months late
The Perenco SHARP development in the Southern North Sea has been running 18 months behind schedule, a project partner has reported.
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Elemental Energies bags decom work for TotalEnergies Gryphon field
Consultancy Elemental Energies has won work to support decommissioning of the TotalEnergies Gryphon field in the North Sea.
‘Back to work’: Ocean Patriot starts Repsol Sinopec contract after being released by Apache
Diamond Offshore (NYSE: DO) has announced it has kicked off a new contract in the UK with Repsol Sinopec after its rig was released early last year by Apache.
DeepOcean completes Dunlin Alpha platform decommissioning project
Subsea services provider DeepOcean has completed a "significant" decommissioning project on the Dunlin Alpha platform.
Royal opening for £420m Port of Aberdeen expansion
The Port of Aberdeen’s “transformational” £420 million expansion project has been officially opened by The Princess Royal on Friday, September 22.
Decom Mission launches major survey for industry ‘snapshot’
A new survey is being launched by decommissioning trade body Decom Mission to deliver a ‘snapshot’ of industry sentiment.
Sureclean unveils new solar powered and mobile NORM facility
North-east firm Sureclean has cut the ribbon on a “first of its kind” system for cleaning up industrial waste from the energy industry.
Elemental Energies lands £10 million decommissioning contract with Archer
Elemental Energies has secured a contract with an estimated value of £10 million with Archer to support a major decommissioning project in the UK North Sea.
Watch: Aker Solutions floors latest part of Valhall complex at Norwegian yard
After weeks of work, and “several rounds of weakening”, Aker Solutions has finally felled the “stubborn old thing” at the Stord decommissioning yard in Norway.
Well-Safe launches new global consultancy business
Well-Safe Solutions has announced the creation of a new business line aimed at deploying its well engineering and project management talent worldwide.
NHV wins helicopter contract for Buchan decommissioning
Helicopter operator NHV has been awarded the contract for decommissioning work at the Repsol Sinopec Buchan field.
Valaris Norway rig departs Dundee for Neo Energy North Sea decom job
A Valaris rig is heading for the Southern North Sea ahead of embarking on a decommissioning campaign for Neo Energy.
Archer lands $165m decommissioning deal with Repsol Sinopec
Oilfield services firm Archer (OSLO: ARCH) has landed a major decommissioning contract with Repsol Sinopec in the North Sea.
North Sea rig shortage a ‘big challenge’ to industry’s decom plans, says Spirit boss
Industry’s plans for shutting down scores of obsolete wells in the North Sea could be scuppered by a lack of free rigs, a senior figure has warned.
Window for new decom technology to make a difference is shrinking, warns sector leader
Companies developing “ground-breaking technologies” for North Sea decommissioning are up against it to deliver their solutions in time.
Inflation drives up North Sea decom bill, ‘massive’ £21bn of spend in the pipeline
The NSTA has put the increase down to heightened demand for equipment, vessels and services from other regions and sectors, as well as wider inflationary pressures.
Spirit Energy toasts decommissioning high with ‘busiest year-to-date’
It has been a landmark few months for Spirit Energy as the operator experiences its “busiest year-to-date” in decommissioning.
TotalEnergies plans for decommissioning of Gryphon Alpha FPSO
TotalEnergies is tendering for work for the disconnection, removal and recycling of the Gryphon Alpha FPSO stationed off Shetland in 2025.
Shell waiting on regulator to approve next stage of Brent decom plan
The boss of Shell (LON: SHEL) has given an update on the supermajor’s plans for decommissioning the iconic Brent Charlie platform.
Oil and gas legal expert joins board of Decom Mission
Decom Mission has confirmed the appointment of leading oil and gas lawyer Calum Crighton to its board.
Exclusive: Apache plans end to giant Forties oilfield with £200m spending cut
Apache has brought forward plans to end Forties, a foundation of North Sea production since the 70s, by 11 years.
OSPAR discord leaves Dunlin decom in doubt
Doubt has been cast over decommissioning plans for Fairfield Energy’s Dunlin field, as UK regulators walk back support to leave key pieces of oil and gas infrastructure in place.
Repsol Sinopec sees North Sea profits surge past $600m
As profits more than treble on higher oil and gas prices, Repsol Sinopec expects to spend $2.2bn on UK decommissioning within the next decade
Decommissioning kicks off at decades-old Nigg oil terminal
Decommissioning work has started which will finally close the chapter on the decades-old oil terminal at Nigg, operated by Repsol Sinopec Resources UK (RSRUK).
Heerema completes last major lift at Schooner field
Norwegian group DNO reports that its North Sea decommissioning works are now drawing to a close, following the removal of the jacket and topsides at the Schooner field.