UK reviewing membership of controversial Energy Charter Treaty
The UK Government is reviewing its membership of a controversial pact over claims it is at odds with international climate commitments.
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Fyne: Control of 75-million barrel UK oilfield sold to Ping and Hibiscus
The UK arms of Hibiscus Petroleum and Ping Petroleum have signed a deal with Rapid Oil Production to take majority stakes in the 75-million-barrel Fyne field.
Turbines and time travel: Scotwind developers stage ‘world-first’ play to explore wind power
A Scotwind project developer has announced the launch of a theatrical play as part of a drive to improve the public debate on energy.
Equinor, BP look to boost prices for US wind power
Filings by a New York regulator show Equinor (OSE:EQNR) and BP (LON:BP) are seeking an increase of up to 54% for power from a trio of wind projects planned off the state.
Canada to reveal plan for emissions cap on oil and gas
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government plans to unveil its proposal to cap oil and gas emissions this fall, a policy that will test Canada’s ability to meet its climate targets without knee-capping a crucial economic sector.
Chevron LNG workers reject pay offer, opening way for talks
Employees at two Chevron liquefied natural gas facilities in Australia voted down the company’s pay package proposal, according to a union body, opening the way for a resumption of talks in the standoff that threatens global supply.
Justifying new North Sea licences ‘very simple’, hears Aberdeen event
A Westwood event in Aberdeen heard that the justification for new North Sea licences against a backdrop of energy transition is “very simple”.
Shell’s Penguins development enounters brownfield issues
Shell has provided an update on its Penguins development off Shetland, outlining that it has encountered infrastructure issues that "require rectification."
Just Transition commissioner warns of ‘Field of Dreams’ approach to net zero
A union leader involved in guiding Scotland’s just transition has warned of the danger of wishful thinking around how net-zero efforts will deliver such plans.
Gateway Event To Celebrate Landmark on Offshore Europe Eve
A renowned business event that celebrates links between the North East of Scotland and Norway will mark its tenth anniversary on the eve of the forthcoming 50th Offshore Europe.
Video: Port of Aberdeen marks major milestone for £420 million expansion project
A giant offshore wind farm construction vessel was a fitting backdrop for Port of Aberdeen (PoA) bosses to mark the end of quayside construction work in a £420 million expansion of the historic harbour.
No cliff edge for oil and gas sector under Labour, vows Sarwar
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has promised there will be "no cliff edge" for oil and gas following concerns about Sir Keir Starmer's plans for the sector.
Equinor awards £291m worth in contracts for two rigs in Norway
Equinor has signed two deals with COSL Offshore Management to use the COSLPromoter and COSLInnovator rigs in Norwegian waters worth £291 million.
Islandmagee gas storage project can proceed, court rules
Developers of a major gas storage project in Northern Ireland have claimed victory after a judicial review rules in favour of the scheme.
Azule, Equinor sign PSA for Angola area
Under the agreement, the companies will drill one exploration well in the initial five-year exploration period.
The UK welcomes the third MP in charge of energy in 12 months
As Grant Shapps steps down as energy security secretary, the industry welcomes the third MP to take up the energy brief in less than 12 months.
Jadestone to restart troubled Montara FPSO tomorrow
Operations at the Montara Venture FPSO were halted following a gas alarm on July 29.
Petronas warns of headwinds in second half
“Petronas believes the right thing to do is to double-down on building resilience in order to deliver long-term sustainable value as a national oil company, and grow as a global energy player.”
Chinese company launches recruitment drive after moving into iQ Building in Aberdeen
Chinese oilfield services giant COSL plans to nearly double its headcount in Aberdeen after moving into the iQ Building on Justice Mill Lane.
Europe’s biggest oil company quietly shelves a radical plan to shrink its carbon footprint
Six months after becoming the chief executive at Shell, Wael Sawan quietly ended the world’s biggest corporate plan to develop carbon offsets, the environmental projects designed to counteract the warming effects of CO2 emissions.
US grid shortfall undermines bold renewable energy plans
Cerasoli said the FERC rules were a good start. “The next problem, though, is that the grid is not going to be large enough to cope with the expansion of power, it needs to be upgraded,” he said.
Unlocking Success: The Crucial Role of Proactivity in Managing Risks
Phil Brunton is a senior auditor whose career in Health Safety Environment and Quality disciplines has spanned over 20 years. He sustained a knee injury early in his career that drove him towards health and safety as an occupation. In recent years, he has collaborated with software experts, STC INSISO, to develop a tool called COMET Assured which supports and significantly enhances an organisation’s audit and inspection programme. Phil explains why the creation of this software was an absolute necessity for the industry.
HSE sounds alarm over Elgin/Franklin warning systems
Health and safety inspectors have issued an improvement notice to TotalEnergies after finding nearly 900 standing alarms on the Elgin/Franklin installation in the North Sea.
A run-through of the high-impact wells still to be spudded in 2023
In the second half of 2023 European oil majors like Shell, Eni and TotalEnergies will be drilling half of the high-impact wells on the cards.
Fifty years after first Offshore Europe, Aberdeen Uni tackles trilemma and transition
In 1973 the first ever Offshore Europe took place in the grounds of the University of Aberdeen – 50 years on, and we continue to showcase our research and teaching in a fast-changing energy landscape.