BP found guilty of HSE breach after worker’s death on Unity
BP (LON:BP) did breach health and safety rules which resulted in the tragic death of a contractor who plunged through an open hole on one of its rigs, a trial has heard.
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Trade bodies urge ‘accelerated’ investment in hydro storage
Renewables trade bodies have written to the Prime Minister calling on the government to “urgently” support the deployment of long-duration electricity storage such as pumped hydro.
Equatorial Guinea convicts South African oil workers
This, he said, was “the first of the package of measures that we have to respond to your resistance to return the ship to us”. Obiang described the 76-metre Blue Shadow as a military asset.
Ireland launches marine regulator to spur offshore renewables drive
Ireland has officially launched its Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA), alongside a plan to open an area for renewables development off the republic’s southern coast.
Libya fields shutter as protests over disappearances mount
El Feel was the first to stop, as protestors moved into the facilities, followed shortly after by Sharara. The first field was producing around 70,000 barrels per day, while the second was around 270,000 bpd.
Former Aberdeen oil and gas worker turned entrepreneur on community mission
Ryan Coutts was made redundant from his role at an oil and gas firm.
Tullow starts up Jubilee South East in major milestone
The Jubilee field averaged 80,800 bpd in the fourth quarter of 2022. It fell in the first quarter of reduced water injection. Kosmos Energy reported previously that JSE would increase Jubilee to more than 110,000 bpd by the end of 2023.
BP Trial: Worker who fell from platform built safety barrier himself
BP is on trial for breaching safety rules after Sean Anderson, 43, fell 72ft (22m) through an open grating on its Unity platform in 2014.
Fit like? North-east firms top list for ‘gold standard’ of renewables supply chain
Businesses from across north and north-east Scotland top a list of supply chain companies certified by the “Fit 4 Offshore Renewables” supply chain programme.
Trojan Crates takes up refurbished industrial units in middle of Aberdeen
Trojan Crates has signed a five-year deal for one of seven properties on Crombie Place.
Shell explores sale of stake in renewables unit
The deliberations come as CEO Wael Sawan focuses the company’s investments on fossil fuels.
Let’s see the selfies you’re posting on your platforms
Working offshore can provide a perfect backdrop for some stunning selfies, you know you’ve snapped a couple for social media in the past, so let’s see them.
‘We’re turning the company around’ – Wood growth blueprint bearing fruit, says CEO
As for the takeover bids by Apollo Global Management, Ken Gilmartin said questions about “what happened or what didn’t happen are probably better addressed by Apollo”.
Chinese turbine manufacturer exploring setting up shop in Scotland
One of China’s turbine giants could be poised to deliver a much-needed boost to Scotland’s wanting wind manufacturing sector.
Wood workers end dispute after deal for salary reinstatement
Offshore workers have voted to end their industrial action after reaching a deal with Wood which reinstates a 10% cut made to their salaries in 2015.
Exxon to buy Denbury for $4.9bn in CO2 pipeline push
Denbury’s Rocky Mountain assets are connected to Exxon’s Shute Creek gas facility near LaBarge, Wyoming, which has captured more carbon than any other asset in the US.
Green hydrogen-powered van to hit the roads of the Granite City
SSE’s team in Aberdeen are road testing First Hydrogen’s new hydrogen-powered van, the first UK utility to do so.
Aberdeen’s DNV to take over Dublin-based Enviroguide Consulting
The Aberdeen-based energy assurance provider, DNV, has acquired Enviroguide Consulting, an environmental consultancy based in Dublin.
Aberdeen’s Aurora appoints operations boss ahead of acquisition drive
Aurora Energy Services has appointed Tom Smith as chief operating officer as it closes in on further international acquisitions.
Protestors stage sit-in at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Fossil Free London has staged a sit-in at the offices of the UK Government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to protest the Rosebank oil field.
Doonies Farm in Aberdeen to close next month after being served kick-out notice
Aberdeen City Council has told the owners their lease will not be renewed as Energy Transition Zone plans progress.
AFC, Afreximbank close financing for Cabinda refinery
VFuels reported that plant was making progress last week. The project is “ready for pipe insulation and final testing before nitrogen preservation”, the US company said.
Ørsted secures consent for Hornsea 4 wind farm
The government has given Ørsted (CPH:ORSTED) the green light to develop its proposed 2.6GW Hornsea Four project off the Yorkshire coast.
TotalEnergies backs NextDecade’s Texan LNG FID
Other partners include Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), GIC and Mubadala. These companies will provide $4.8bn and will receive 62.5% of funds generated from the Rio Grande LNG first phase. The largest commitment comes from GIP, which is stumping up $3.5bn.
Aberdeen’s Wood making ‘good progress’ on strategy as order book swells to $6bn
The chief executive of Wood Group (LON: WG) says the company is making steady progress on its growth strategy after a strong start to 2023.