10 North Sea fields nearing govt approval found over 30 years ago on average
But OEUK's Ross Dornan is warning that “if they were already challenging beforehand, they are even more challenging now”.
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Harbour Energy targets fresh exploration and production in North Sea
Updates were given on Talbot, Leverett, Tolmount East, Earn and Jocelyn South.
Drillers warn politicians that North Sea rigs could be ‘lost for good’
“There is a real danger that the UK will be left without the resources and talent to make the energy transition a reality safely," the IADC has warned hundreds of MPs and MSPs.
UK well-slot: Trio of wells in action in the North Sea
As of 24 February, Westwood Global Energy reports that there are two exploration wells, with one each in the NNS and SNS, and one appraisal well active in the CNS. Since the previous report, one exploration well has completed at Orlov.
Aberdeen oil rig to kick off work with BP in May
A huge oil rig docked in Aberdeen will kick off work for oil giant BP in May, according to new contract details.
Hot on Shell discovery, Deltic seeks partners on next North Sea target
Hot on the heels of the largest discovery in a decade for the Southern sector, Deltic Energy (LON: DELT) is seeking partners of its next North Sea prospect.
Horizon targeting 200m barrel North Sea play following nearby Shell success
Horizon Energy Partners is making the most of the current Southern North Sea buzz, following Shell’s (LON: SHEL) milestone success in the region.
Odfjell Drilling eyes ‘exciting tenders’ in West of Shetland
And would they bring a rig to Aberdeen? “Yeah,” says CEO Kjetil Gjersdal.
Shell Pensacola discovery opens ‘new play fairway’ in North Sea
The largest discovery in a decade for the region will now open up more than a dozen other prospects in the Southern North Sea.
Exc: North Sea drillers warn of rig exodus amid ‘minimal opportunity’
The Scottish and UK Governments have been called upon to create a long-term energy plan to ensure a ‘viable’ drilling sector remains.
Potentially ‘over 300’ unexplored North Sea discoveries at risk due to windfall tax uncertainty
Hundreds of North Sea oil and gas discoveries could be abandoned as companies battle with uncertain headwinds.
Valaris lands a series UK North Sea contracts
Rig operator Valaris has unveiled a series of new contracts and extensions in the UK North Sea.
Shell gas find ‘fantastic news’ for southern North Sea exploration
A gas find from Shell (LON: SHEL) and Deltic Energy (LON: DELT) could prove very positive for other players with exploration targets in the Southern North Sea.
Shell finds gas at hotly-tipped North Sea well Pensacola
Partner Deltic Energy saw its share price rocket by 50% on the news.
New development well completed at Tailwind’s Gannet E project
Drilling of the fourth well in the Gannet E expansion project has been safely completed, on time and on budget.
Well-Slot: TotalEnergies’ Alwyn East on the way
As of 19 December, Westwood Global Energy reports that there are three exploration wells active, with one in the NNS, one in the CNS and one in the SNS. One appraisal well is currently active in the CNS. Since the previous report, one well has completed at Rockhopper.
Discovery? Shell says Orlov find in UK looks ‘promising’
Shell could be on to the first UK North Sea discovery this year with Orlov.
WoodMac names five UK North Sea wells to watch for 2023, with potential play-openers included
Plays by Shell (LON: SHEL), TotalEnergies (LON: TTE) and Ithaca Energy (LON: ITH) are listed amongst Wood Mackenzie’s UK North Sea wells to watch.
Orcadian signs North Sea pact with SLB for wells at Pilot project
Orcadian Energy (LON: ORCA) has signed a pact with SLB (NYSE:SLB) to deliver dozens of wells on its flagship Pilot field in the North Sea.
Perenco locks in rig for Ravenspurn campaign in Southern North Sea
Perenco has secured an offshore rig ahead of a drilling campaign in the Southern North Sea.
Drilling underway at hotly anticipated Shell, Deltic gas prospect
Drilling operations have begun at an eagerly awaited gas prospect that could open up part of the Southern North Sea.
XR goes big on fake oil in protests at SLB, Ineos and others
Extinction Rebellion has targeted a number of companies it sees as implicated in fossil fuel production, including service companies, financiers and a PR company.
‘Very exciting times’: Crucial Shell and Deltic exploration well ‘imminent’
A key exploration well from Shell (LON: SHEL) and Deltic (LON: DELT), which could open up a dozen other licences in the Southern North Sea, is “imminent”.
UK well-slot: Could Orlov be a hero for Shell?
As of 27 October, Westwood Global Energy reports that there are three exploration wells active, with one in the CNS and two in the NNS. One appraisal well is currently active in the CNS. One well completed at Serenity.
NEO strikes deal with Equinor on 100m barrel North Sea prospect
NEO Energy has become operator of the Isolde exploration target in the UK North Sea after striking a deal with Equinor.