Aberdeen Uni study raises concerns over gas field hydrogen storage
The study raises questions on whether depleted onshore and offshore gas fields can be safely and effectively used for hydrogen storage
Oil & Gas
Multimillion-pound BP contract to boost Aberdeenshire firm headcount
Newmachar-based Camm-Pro has landed a multimillion-pound contract with UK supermajor BP for the construction of a new pipeline on Shetland.
BP’s West African LNG project faces scrutiny amid delays
The two states will “remain vigilant” in the operational, economic and financial support, in partnership with BP and Kosmos Energy.
Offshore worker turned yoga teacher wants to turn former Bridge of Don office into ‘haven of calm’ studio
Lauren Adams is hoping the council will back her plan to turn a vacant office at Braehead Way Shopping Centre into a relaxing yoga haven.
BP pensioners dispute draws the attention of UK lawmakers
About 60,000 BP pensioners have been embroiled in an increasingly public feud since 2022.
BP agrees to Libyan exploration agreement with LIA
The LIA said the work was “one of the largest exploratory projects” in Libya, with exploration on- and offshore. A and B are onshore, while C is offshore.
Deltic stake in Shell’s Pensacola discovery valued at $200m
An analyst firm has put Deltic Energy’s stake in the Shell-operated Pensacola discovery in the North Sea at $200m.
Climate activists win court battle over North Sea oil fields
Climate activists won a court case in Norway against the state over development plans at a handful of oil and gas fields under the North Sea off the Nordic country’s coast.
Deals in Africa: 10 things to watch in 2024
M&A remains an important means for oil and gas companies to access new reserves and opportunities, despite the challenges.
Former UK net zero chief hits out at North Sea oil and gas ‘favouritism’
Former Tory MP Chris Skidmore also derides "culture war" around net zero policies.
‘Astonishing’: A quarter of UK North Sea invoices paid late, NSTA confirms
More than 100,000 invoices issued to UK operators in 2022 took more than 30 days to be paid, according to the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA).
Is electrification really the answer for the UK North Sea?
The desirability of electrification in a mature North Sea is questionable, writes Wood Mackenzie.
100 Odfjell Technology drillers threaten to bring Mariner to ‘standstill’ with strikes
Unite the Union said three months of strikes will kick off at the end of January.
Guyana aims to pick refinery builder this quarter
Once the government has made a decision, the “top-ranked contender will undertake an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment [ESIA] at Crab Island for a facility designed to process at least 30,000 bpd,” Singh said.
Shell begins hundreds of job cuts in push to boost performance
Shell has started to make hundreds of job cuts, with positions in its low-carbon solutions unit among the first to be eliminated, said people familiar with the matter.
Aberdeen’s Elemental picks Spirit expert as new head of wells
Elemental Energies has announced the appointment of Willem Boon von Ochssee as its head of wells as the company looks to continued global expansion in 2024.
Energean on track, despite security concerns
“As we continue to optimise our portfolio, we look forward to enhancing our position as the leading independent gas-focused exploration, development and production company in the region." Energean plans to spend $400-500 million this year.
Harbour Energy shares fall on production warning
Shares in Harbour Energy fell on Thursday after warning an “unusually high level” of North Sea shutdowns and deferred drilling will hit its production levels.
Former Technip chief officer loses age discrimination appeal
A seafarer who took Technip to court over allegations of age discrimination as part of a redundancy settlement has lost a court appeal.
Philippines plans to explore oil-rich sea amid China tension
The Philippines is building defense alliances with the US and other security partners to help pave the way for resource exploration in the oil-and-gas-rich South China Sea, the nation’s top defense official said, amid heightened tensions with Beijing.
Time to light up Adnoc’s offshore operations
The project “highlights our commitment to providing our customers with innovative solutions for reliable and low carbon energy”, Buffon said.
OEUK aims to set ‘gold standard’ after disappointing D&I results
“We want the oil and gas sector to be the most inclusive sector to come and work” says OEUK boss following disappointing D&I reporting from its member organisations.
‘Critical’ meeting to discuss future of Grangemouth refinery
Scottish and UK Governments will discuss Grangemouth refinery future
Shell’s appeal of landmark climate ruling to begin in April
The Shell appeal will be heard in The Netherlands beginning on April 2
Massive oil rig tourist resort doubles in size following new plans
The firm behind ‘The Rig’, a proposed adventure resort on a decommissioned oil rig, has revealed its “masterplan” as the project scales up.