TechnipFMC, Odfjell and Altera win Rosebank contracts
TechnipFMC, Odfjell Drilling and Altera Infrastructure have been big contract winners at the Rosebank oilfield.
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Safety concerns for offshore wind as HSE has only four inspectors on-hand
Safety concerns have been raised around the UK’s offshore wind industry after the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) revealed it has just four inspectors dedicated to this rapidly growing sector.
Rosebank oilfield approved by UK regulator
Equinor has taken a final investment decision with partner Ithaca Energy.
Expanded Port of Aberdeen’s multi-billion pound economic and jobs boost
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal officially opened Port of Aberdeen’s transformational £420 million expansion project on Friday September 22, catalysing a multi-billion pound economic and jobs boost for Scotland.
ScotWind developers flock together to gather two-year bird survey data
A two-year digital aerial survey has so far documented the movements of over 75,000 birds in the North Sea following a collaboration between ScotWind developers.
‘The bikinis may be gone’ but diversity is still an issue at Offshore Europe
Aberdeen cross-industry gender equality group AXIS Network has published a scathing assessment of the lack of diversity shown at Offshore Europe, held in Aberdeen this month.
World’s no. 1 stock owner calls out big oil as carbon levels go up
A senior executive at Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, which owns a larger share of global stocks than any other investor, says Big Oil’s transition strategy isn’t holding up as carbon emissions continue to rise.
UK carbon capture projects consider move overseas over funding delays
Several carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in the UK are considering a move out of the UK to more favourable conditions overseas, a trade body has warned.
Germany seeks to lock In LNG supply to avoid trader diversions
Germany wants to lock in contracts for liquefied natural gas with a delivery obligation, an effort to deter profit-chasing traders from diverting shipments elsewhere as the nation boosts its commitment to the fuel.
KBR wins 1GW HyNet hydrogen work with rebranded EET
KBR is to take on engineering design work for a second hydrogen plant at the Stanlow complex, as operator Vertex is rolled into Essar’s hydrogen business.
West of Shetland: The projects in the UK’s oil and gas hotspot
From Ithaca's Cambo to Shell's Victory, and everything in between…
Baron hints at farm-out plans for 100m barrel Dunrobin
Baron Oil says it intends to seek further partners to fund drilling off East Timor and will "re-engage" next year with potential new partners for the Dunrobin prospect in the North Sea.
“No quick fix”: Industry reacts to offshore workers’ weight gain
Our readers share their own health stories and safety concerns.
New dedicated wind turbine repair facility announced for Newcastle
Houghton International has announced plans to build a dedicated wind turbine repair and life-extension facility in Newcastle.
Big Fans: Octopus expands scheme offering cheap wind power to coastal consumers
Octopus Energy will extend a scheme offering up to half-price electricity to coastal users when nearby offshore wind farms are generating.
Worley lands North Sea contract extension with Harbour
Worley has secured a contract extension with Harbour Energy to provide engineering services supporting major North Sea upstream projects.
Egypt sets out 23 block offering
The EUG update put the hydrocarbon potential in the Western Desert at 132 million barrels of oil equivalent, from 28 leads. In the Gulf of Suez, this increases to 540mn barrels of resources from 27 leads.
UK Government bank will consider buying stakes in floating wind ports
UK ports face uncertainty when investing in floating wind - the UK Infrastructure Bank is looking at levers to help.
Wind power package for Europe to be presented in October
The European Union is planning to unveil measures to help its ailing wind sector next month, after supply-chain bottlenecks and higher financing costs have put a brake on projects.
KBR wins Pluto expansion work from Woodside
"KBR is pleased to support Woodside in the modification of the Pluto Train 1 LNG facility to enable processing of Scarborough gas, and in turn provide opportunity to extend the life of the plant."
Update: South Sudan backtracks on competition for Petronas assets
The statement from the South Sudanese presidency valued the agreement at $3bn. According to Kiir, Caltech will partner with the government to buy Petronas’ entire portfolio in the country for $1.25bn.
BP signs agreement with Subsea 7 and SLB ‘alliance’
Oil giant BP (LON: BP) has signed an agreement with SLB (NYSE: SLB) and Subsea 7’s (OSLO: SUBC) "Subsea Alliance" to strengthen its global underwater projects.
Lego to keep using oil-based materials as it looks for sustainable alternative
The world-famous Danish toy brand Lego will continue to use oil-based plastics in its signature bricks as it found the alternative caused higher carbon emissions.
Sir Keir Starmer ‘no show’ in Aberdeen despite promised summer visit
Sir Keir Starmer is accused of “running scared” after failing to fulfil a promise to visit Aberdeen this summer to discuss controversial plans to end North Sea exploration.
North Sea oil dealmaker sets sights abroad in $1 billion push
Samos Energy, the investment firm co-founded by Jacques Tohme last year, is looking to spend $1 billion on exploration and production assets from Africa to South America.