Eni extends Borr jack-up contracts
The Prospector 5 will now be under contract until May 2026, while the Natt is under contract until December 2025.
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Tory leader makes safe landing as Bristow unveils green vision
Helicopter firm floats idea for electric flights between Scottish cities.
Offshore Europe: all the logistical info you need before the event rolls into Aberdeen
There is now just a week to go until the SPE Offshore Europe conference makes its triumphant return to the Granite City.
Taxi firms gear up for ‘pressure’ as Offshore Europe arrives
Meanwhile, north-east transport body Nestrans encourages 'sustainable travel options' for the showcase.
Countdown is on for SPE Offshore Europe 2023
With just days to go until the 50th anniversary edition of SPE Offshore Europe 2023 launches, excitement is building for the milestone event.
Montrose Port: Record number of vessels due to offshore wind boost
“We have not only surpassed our forecasts but also solidified our position as a key player in the offshore wind sector."
‘Hey Crude’: Climate activists protest BofA at McCartney exhibition
A group of climate activists have targeted an exhibition of work by Beatles member Paul McCartney at the National Portrait Gallery over its links to fossil fuel financiers.
BP talks up $3.5bn investment in talks with Egypt president
“There's a lot of synergies across the countries that are involved there ... There's huge demand for gas, both in the region and in Europe.
North Star teams up to explore charging tech for offshore wind vessels
North Star has signed an agreement with Stillstrom aimed at speeding up the adoption of charging and electrification technologies for offshore wind vessels.
Lamprell wins five-jacket contract from NPCC
The project scope for the NPCC work covers fabrication, painting and load out of the five jackets and boat landings. There is an optional scope, covering sea fastening of the structures.
Shapps gives sign off to Neo Energy’s Affleck redevelopment
The UK’s energy secretary has given the green light to proposals to redevelop an oil and gas field 178 miles south-east of Aberdeen.
Australian LNG strike threat remains focus amid Chevron dispute
The threat of strikes at some Australian liquefied natural gas plants remains in focus amid pay disputes between Chevron and union officials, as unions endorsed action at the company’s Gorgon and Wheatstone facilities.
Aberdeen’s Centurion Group marks further expansion in Canada
Centurion Group has acquired Canadian wastewater rentals and treatment provider RioView, in a further expansion into the North American market.
Eni unleashes Baleine, with eye on growth
Eni discovered Baleine in September 2021. It took the final investment decision around six months later.
Europe gas advances as lower Norway flows add to supply risks
European natural gas prices extended gains as a slump in Norwegian exports added to lingering concerns about possible disruptions at key Australian export facilities.
Seatrium scores hat trick with Shell FPU award
The FPU would follow the same model as the Vito and Whale facilities, with Seatrium involved in both.
Peterhead Port boss Simon Brebner quits after five years at the top
Chief financial officer Stephen Paterson is now acting chief executive.
BW Offshore nearing completion of Barossa FPSO
The floating storage production and offloading (FPSO) unit for the Santos-led (ASX:STO) Barossa project is almost three quarters of the way there.
Workforce surveys show skills, policy barriers to energy transition
Surveys of the UK workforce have identified staff shortages, a lack of specialist personnel and sustainability qualms as “significant barriers” to achieving net-zero goals.
Aberdeen-headquartered Exceed on course for record revenue in 2023
Well management firm Exceed is on course to post record-breaking revenue for the current financial year as it continue to make strides in the energy transition.
Shell delivers first gas from renewables powered Timi platform offshore Malaysia
Oil giant Shell (LON: SHEL) has confirmed the start-up of gas production at its unmanned Timi installation offshore Malaysia.
Energy tech leader CGI takes new Aberdeen office and sets about boosting headcount
Energy technology firm CGI is targeting an expansion of its north-east operations, underpinned by the opening of a new office.
An ‘important milestone’: 17 hydrogen projects onto next stage of UK Gov subsidy scheme
We also take a deeper dive into the Scottish hydrogen projects that have made the cut.
P&O cruise ship crashes into oil tanker, injuring passengers
A P&O cruise ship with thousands of passengers on board collided with an oil tanker off the coast of Palma de Mallorca in Spain on Sunday, injuring a small number of people.
£535,000 fine for oil and gas firm after man injured on North Sea platform
An oil and gas company has been fined £535,000 after a worker sustained life-changing injuries following the uncontrolled collapse of a crane.