Profits climb at Aker BP, but dry wells spoil picture
Profits more than doubled at Norwegian oil firm Aker BP in the fourth quarter of 2017 as production and oil prices lifted.
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Report into worker’s death on Maersk rig expected this month
Aker BP said today that the results of an investigation into a worker's death in December would be reported early this month.
Aker BP gets consent for exploration well drilling in Norwegian Sea
Aker BP has been given consent to drill an exploration well in the Norwegian Sea.
Health risks identified following audit of Aker BP’s Ivar Aasen installation
“Health risks from benzene exposure” and “work-related musculo-skeletal disorders” are among the issues uncovered in a recent audit of Aker BP’s Ivar Aasen installation.
Aker BP sign marine deal with Aqualis Offshore
Engineering consultancy firm, Aqualis Offshore, have inked a frame agreement with Aker BP to provide offshore services.
Aker BP looks to double production within 5 years
Norwegian oil firm Aker BP today announced plans to double production over five years and put in place investments of over $1billion for 2018.
Eni to use Songa Enabler to drill Goliat field
Italian oil firm Eni has confirmed that it will use the Songa Enabler semi-submersible rig to drill two wells at the Goliat filed situated in the Artic.
‘Serious shortcomings’ in procedures caused worker’s death on Tambar field
Norway's offshore safety watchdog has said "serious shortcomings" in procedures contributed to the death of an offshore worker last month.
Subsea 7 bags tie-back deals for Aker BP projects
Energy service firm Subsea 7 has netted two contracts with Aker BP for projects in the Norwegian North Sea.
Aker BP submits field development plans worth £1bn-plus
Aker BP said today that it had submitted development plans for three oil fields to the Norwegian Government.
Tambar field restarts after worker’s death
Production has restarted at the Tambar field in Norway following the death of a worker.
Police identify man killed in rig accident off Norway
A worker who died after falling from a rig last week has been identified by police in Norway.
Aker BP hands Subsea 7 Aerfugl contract
Oilfield service firm Subsea 7 said today that it had clinched a deal to work on the tie-back from the Aerfugl gas field off Norway.
Aker Solutions picked for Aerfugl subsea job
Norwegian energy service firm Aker Solutions will provide the subsea production system for the first phase of the Aerfugl gas development off Norway.
Worker plummets from Maersk Interceptor rig in Tambar field
A worker fell from the Maersk Interceptor rig at Aker BP’s Tambar field yesterday while another was injured.
Aker BP sells 10% of Valhall, Hod
Norwegian oil firm Aker BP has agreed to sell 10% interests in the Valhall and Hod fields to Oslo-based Pandion Energy for an undisclosed fee.
Aker BP in oil rig pacts with Halliburton, Maersk and Odfjell
Aker BP has entered into two separate drilling and well pacts.
Tambar field drilling campaign up and running, Faroe says
Aberdeen-based Faroe Petroleum said today that a drilling campaign to raise production from the Tambar field is under way.
North Sea one of busiest basins over next few years, Aker boss says
The head of a major Norwegian industrial investment company has said the North Sea will be one of the busiest regions to work in over the next two to three years.
Aker BP’s wildcat comes up dry
Aker BP's wildcat has come up dry.
Norway clears Aker BP to drill Nordfjellet-Delta prospect
Norway has given Aker BP a permit to drill the Nordfjellet-Delta prospect. The Maersk Interceptor jack-up rig will drill the well. It will be the seventh well drilled on the licence. AkerBP operates and holds a 90.26% stake in the licence.
Norway clears Aker BP to drill Hyrokkin wildcat
Norway has given Aker BP permission to have a wildcat well drilled on the North Sea Hyrokkin field.
Aker BP given blessing to drill North Sea well
Norway's offshore safety watchdog has given Aker BP its blessing to drill an exploration well on the Nordfjellet prospect in the North Sea.
Aker BP lifts production outlook, lowers costs
Aker BP has raised its outlook for production while lowering costs in its latest quarterly update.
Aker BP wildcat well comes up dry
Aker BP has come up dry with a wildcat well on the Norwegian continental shelf.