The $20billion contest to join the ranks of Norway’s oil elite
The race is on to become Norway’s biggest non-state oil company.
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Faroe to drill Rungne exploration well
Aberdeen-headquartered Faroe Petroleum has been granted permission to drill an exploration well at the Rungne prospect.
Norway poised to battle with global giants in German gas market
After supplying Europe’s biggest economy with natural gas for more than four decades, Norway is preparing to defend its share as the world’s biggest producers all vie for a larger slice of the $21 billion market.
Norway’s longest pipeline installed at Johan Sverdrup
Norway’s longest oil pipeline has now been installed at the huge Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea.
Equinor gets consent for Autumn start up of Aasta Hansteen
Equinor has been granted consent to start-up its massive Aasta Hansteen gas field by the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD).
Norway oil minister to leave cabinet in overhaul
Norwegian Petroleum and Energy Minister Terje Soviknes, an ardent supporter of expanding oil drilling in the Arctic and to protected areas such as Lofoten, is leaving the Cabinet amid a broader reshuffle by Prime Minister Erna Solberg.
‘Dominance of S-92 risky for industry’
The “risky situation” of Sikorsky S-92 helicopters dominating oil and gas travel in Norway is not sustainable, according to an industry expert.
Norway $1 trillion fund’s plan to dump big oil meets resistance
Norway’s $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund is meeting resistance on its plan to dump more than $40 billion in oil and gas stocks.
How the oil crisis gave Norway’s giant field a $10 billion boost
Right before Norway’s biggest oil project in decades got the go-ahead in 2015, crude prices fell off a cliff. That turned out to be perfect timing.
Equinor in move to create artificial intelligence ‘powerhouse’
Equinor has joined forces with other leading firms in Norway to establish a “national powerhouse” for artificial intelligence.
Norway strike ends after agreement reached
Norwegian drilling workers have ended their strike action after a deal was reached with employers.
Trio of wells for Equinor
Equinor has been granted drilling permits for three wells in the Norwegian North Sea.
Norway strikes escalate after no talks on pay and pensions
A Norwegian oil and gas union is stepping up a six-day strike today after employers did not respond to demands, according to Reuters.
VIDEO: Sail-away for Martin Linge
Equinor has released a video of the huge topsides for the Martin Linge field heading for the North Sea.
Predictive technology to keep costs down at Skarv FPSO
Lloyds Register (LR) has started work on a test project to help deliver major cost reductions on AkerBP’s Skarv floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO).
Equinor, Spirit and Aker BP among winners in Norway offshore licensing round
Equinor has been announced as the biggest winner in Norway’s 24th offshore licensing round.
Johan Castberg gets government approval
The development plan for Equinor’s huge Johan Castberg field has been granted approval by Norway’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.
Shell granted drilling permit for Tyttebær prospect
Shell has been granted consent to drill an exploration well in the Norwegian section of the North Sea.
VIDEO: Dvalin installation begins with 265-tonne heavy lift
The offshore installation campaign for the Dvalin gas field in the Norwegian Sea has got underway.
Prosafe submits counter-appeal in £31million Westcon legal dispute
Cyprus-headquartered Prosafe has submitted a counter-appeal in a £31million legal spat with Westcon.
Subsea 7 wins ‘substantial’ five-year contract with Statoil
Subsea 7 has won an inspection maintenance and repair contract with Statoil for 560 subsea wells in Norway.
ABB wins £18million contract for Johan Castberg
Technology giant ABB has received an £18million contract to provide automation and safety systems for Statoil’s Johan Castberg development.
Installation begins for Norway’s longest oil pipeline
Installation work has started for Norway’s largest pipeline to the Johan Sverdrup field.
PHOTOS: First of Johan Sverdrup topsides installed, Aasta Hansteen platform arrives
Energy giant Statoil has released images of work being carried out on three major projects set for the Norwegian Sea.
BHGE wins Statoil contract for Johan Castberg equipment
Baker Hughes, a GE Company (BHGE), has won a contract with Statoil to provide turbomachinery equipment for the Johan Castberg development.