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.
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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.
Occidental to buy Canadian startup Carbon Engineering for $1.1bn
Warren Buffett-backed Occidental Petroleum agreed to buy Canadian startup Carbon Engineering for $1.1 billion as the oil producer expands its position as a leader in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Aberdeen can’t ‘cling on to energy of the past’, says former north-east Labour MSP
Aberdonians have to embrace the shift from fossil fuel energy and not "send mixed signals" about whether the region is ready to move on from oil and gas, according to a veteran former north-east Labour MSP in the city.
Goldeneye: The North Sea field that traded in gas for carbon storage
The Goldeneye pipeline previously carried gas from the field it shares a name with and is now set to store carbon emmissions in the North Sea
Valaris Norway rig departs Dundee for Neo Energy North Sea decom job
A Valaris rig is heading for the Southern North Sea ahead of embarking on a decommissioning campaign for Neo Energy.
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Kurdistan producers face problems beyond pipe stoppage
APIKUR reported that its members had cut spending by around $400mn in 2023, with plans for 2024 in doubt.
Scotland’s finance figures to be published as oil revenue increase expected
The annual Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (Gers) figures will be published on Wednesday, with a large increase in oil and gas revenues expected.
NASA technology from Mars Rover to show its North Sea applications at Offshore Europe
Technology initially developed by the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab for use on the Mars Curiosity Rover is set to be showcased at SPE Offshore Europe this year.
GNMTC downs tools in protest over kidnapping
A statement from GNMTC on August 13 said Khalid Al-Tawati had been stopped by three cars. The official was leaving the office when the kidnappers struck, in full view of workers.
Ørsted exec picked to lead Salamander floating wind scheme
Offshore wind ‘heavy hitter’ Hugh Yendole has been appointed as project development director for a major floating scheme off Peterhead.
Archer lands $165m decommissioning deal with Repsol Sinopec
Oilfield services firm Archer (OSLO: ARCH) has landed a major decommissioning contract with Repsol Sinopec in the North Sea.
Blaze at Scroby Sands offshore wind farm prompts 500-metre restriction zone
Damage from a fire at Scroby Sands wind farm has prompted a 500-metre restriction zone in waters off the Norfolk coast.
First Solar discloses slavery issue at Malaysian plant
Foreign migrant workers had been “subjected to unethical recruitment including the payment of recruitment fees in their home countries, passport retention, and the unlawful retention of wages”.
Aberdeen City Council approves plans for ETZ energy incubator
A crucial segment of Aberdeen’s proposed Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) can now progress after it secured planning permission.
Drilling window opens at Shell’s North Sea Jackdaw field
Energy giant Shell (LON: SHEL) is gearing up to carry out drilling work at its Jackdaw field in the Central North Sea.
Ecopetrol lines up deepwater well for fourth quarter
The company has signed up the Noble Discoverer to carry out the work. The Noble-owned rig will come from Suriname, where it will be under contract with Petronas between August and November.
Nigeria faces strike amid fuel prices, inflation woes
However, last week IMF mission chief Ari Aisen said there was a need for “macroeconomic tightening of monetary and fiscal policies”.
Dolphin Drilling shrugs off Q2 loss amid ‘strengthened’ rig demand
Dolphin Drilling reported surging revenues in the second quarter while it bids for more work for stacked rigs and awaits the handover of two units acquired from Transocean.
Wood wins Woodside extension, FEED work
Woodside also awarded Wood front-end engineering and design (FEED) work for the Goodwyn Alpha Low-Low Pressure project, off Western Australia.
Contractor woes at Waitsia drive Beach changes
Beach Energy has appointed a new CEO, Brett Woods, as it faces the fallout from challenges at its Waitsia project.
Thailand to boost gas production in bid to avoid new price shock
Thailand’s largest natural gas producer is ramping up output to avoid a renewed power crisis.