Hundreds of workers down tools at Mossmorran over safety concerns
Unite the Union has announced that 200 of its members working at Exxon Mobil's (NYSE:XOM) Mossmorran petrochemical plant have withdrawn their labour over health and safety concerns.
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UK energy regulator seeks ways to make home usage more flexible
The UK’s energy regulator is looking into how to get households to use less when demand peaks or there’s little wind power, as part of efforts to decarbonise the grid.
North Sea rig rates lower ‘than the rest of the world’, says Borr Drilling CEO
A top drilling firm has bemoaned the low fees contractors are receiving for leasing their rigs in the North Sea.
Pair of ScotWind projects combine for giant 2.3GW Arven development
A pair of ScotWind projects have combined, expanding the Arven development off Shetland.
Australian union flags safety concerns at Woodside platform
The OA said Woodside should be held to account for “running their facilities and their workforce into the ground. Clean your act up Woodside as the health and safety of our members and your 'Licence to Operate' depends on it.”
5 flashpoints as oil and gas revenue boost sparks political clash over energy future
The latest official 'Gers' figures show Scotland's share of oil and gas revenue was worth £9.4bn last year – is that reason to celebrate or worry about a volatile future?
Perenco shares details of additional carbon storage wins
Perenco confirmed on Thursday that it had secured two further carbon storage licences, building on the permit it announced earlier this week.
UK hydrogen firm ITM Power releases new ‘cutting-edge’ 20MW module
ITM Power (LON: ITM) has announced the release of its new “cutting-edge” 20 megawatt (MW) core electrolysis process module.
UK green agenda faces another hurdle as offshore wind auction stumbles
The UK’s annual renewable energy auction may not include offshore wind for the first time since the system for awarding subsidies began.
WoodMac tips oil and gas exploration spend to average $22bn a year through to 2027
Driving the looming increase is tailwinds from attractive exploration economics, the need for energy security and the emergence of new frontiers.
TotalEnergies to see North Sea fees raise by millions following ETS changes
Changes to the UK's Emissions Trading Scheme will result in Supermajor TotalEnergies (XPAR:TTE) seeing a near £30 million hike in fees.
Perenco served three safety notices over state of North Sea platform
Oil and gas firm Perenco has been hit with a trio of safety improvement notices over the state of one of its Southern North Sea platforms.
Industrial cleaning firm Sureclean charts plan for growth with new hires
Aberdeenshire-headquartered Sureclean has announced a raft of new appointments as it forges ahead with ambitious growth plans.
Hartshead dishes out pipeline survey contract for Southern North Sea gas cluster
A contract for a geophysical pipeline survey has been awarded by the companies developing a Southern North Sea gas cluster.
Orsted shelves Gigastack UK hydrogen project at world’s largest wind farm
Meanwhile, the location of a ‘world first’ floating wind hydrogen demonstrator project off Aberdeen may also be in doubt.
BP-owned Stryde toasts record-breaking revenue on new energy developments
A seismic survey firm owned by supermajor BP (LON: BP) has made a record start to 2023, posting its strongest-ever revenue in both quarters.
Global Energy Group subsidiary starts work on multi-million-pound offshore wind farm deal
'Critical role' for Neart na Gaoithe development has created more than 30 jobs.
Transocean Barents arrives in Lebanon for Total drilling
Transocean has reported the day rate for the rig is $365,000 under the one-well contract.
GERS: EPL sees North Sea tax revenues reach ‘highest level ever’
Business leaders urge change in ScotGov policy as oil and gas helps cut deficit in GERS figures.
Offshore Helicopter Services lands five-year deal amid turbulent market conditions
Offshore Helicopter Services UK (OHSUK) has secured a five-year contract extension with Serica Energy, following news of “lower than normal client activity” from the firm.
Former Capricorn execs land at Rockhopper
“We are looking forward to leveraging Simon’s experience in respect of our ongoing arbitration regarding Ombrina Mare, and Paul’s expertise in securing FID for offshore energy projects.”
Seplat rig capsizes, one dead
The Depthwize drilling rig, Majestic, was in transit to a drilling site at Ovhor in Delta State when it capsized.
Plans to offer grid ‘amnesty’ for up to 8GW of projects
Ofgem and National Grid have set out plans to free up to 8GW of grid connection capacity from slow-moving developers, without incurring penalties.
Maurel buys Assala in “step change” for Gabon plans
The transaction will increase Maurel’s production to 67,800 boepd, it reported, of which 56,500 bpd will be in Gabon. The deal will also see Maurel take over a midstream network and the Gamba oil terminal.
LNG strike risks drag on in Australia as new talks eyed
Woodside Energy Group and officials representing workers at some of its liquefied natural gas facilities are likely to hold more talks next week after failing to reach agreement on issues that could trigger strikes and disrupt global exports.