Reabold Resources adds 201 million barrels to North Sea reserves
Operator Reabold Resources (LON: RBD) has added 201 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe) of prospective resources to its portfolio.
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Repsol Sinopec charts expected $3.6bn decom spend
Repsol Sinopec Resources UK (RSRUK) says it expects to spend nearly $3.6 billion on decommissioning over the next thirty years, according to company filings.
Former Scottish rugby player to tackle renewables for Global Energy Group
A former professional rugby player has been appointed to help Global Energy Group gain advantage in the renewables and energy transition market.
Reasons for optimism: Taking stock of carbon reduction achievements and possibilities
As we enter a new decade, I’m sure I’m not alone in reflecting on matters that are personally important, together with major issues that impact on society, the environment and the economy.
Carbon capture ‘10 times cheaper’ than decommissioning oil platforms
Using old North Sea platforms to store carbon emissions underground would be “10 times cheaper” than decommissioning them, according to a new study.
Subsea 7 boss ‘positive’ as tendering picks up, but pre-tax profits slide
Subsea 7's boss said today that the energy services giant was participating in more tenders and that his outlook for core markets was "positive".
SSE making ‘good progress’ despite falling renewables production
Power company SSE has held firm on its targets for the year despite reporting a dip in customer numbers and the amount of renewable energy it produced in the past three months.
An emotional farewell to Beatrice
Unlike most oil and gas installations, the Beatrice complex is visible from land.
Beatrice decommissioning plan gets green light
The UK Government has approved decommissioning plans for the Beatrice oil field in the Moray Firth.
SSE expects Beatrice to bloom in Spring 2019
Perth utility giant SSE has said it expects to complete the giant Beatrice offshore wind farm in the Spring after it powered up its onshore Stronelairg array.
SSE boosts offshore wind portfolio
Scottish energy company SSE boosted its offshore wind portfolio yesterday by buying Fluor’s 50% share in developer Seagreen Wind Energy (SWE).
Scottish offshore wind becoming ‘cutthroat’ creating job fears, expert says
The offshore wind industry “is getting a bit cutthroat” an industry expert has warned amid union fears that Scottish supply chain firms could miss out on contracts.
Updated: Repsol Sinopec hands in new Beatrice decommissioning plan
New decommissioning plans have been filed for a North Sea complex that was once earmarked for military use.
PICTURE: Wind farm vessel gets ready for Beatrice
The Pacific Orca – reportedly the largest wind farm installation vessel in the world – at Nigg Energy Park quayside, loaded with components destined for the Beatrice offshore wind farm, in the inner Moray Firth
SSE invites community bids for £600,000 Beatrice wind farm fund
Energy giant SSE is offering £600,000 to community projects in the Highlands and Moray in the latest distribution of cash from the £3million “partnership” fund associated with its development of the Beatrice offshore windfarm.
Repsol Sinopec ‘explores’ options for removal of Beatrice platforms
Repsol Sinopec Resources UK (RSRUK) said it is "exploring" removal options for the jackets and topsides of the Beatrice field.
Repsol Sinopec says Beatrice Alpha to be unmanned by year end
Repsol Sinopec Resources UK (RSRUK) has confirmed plans to permanently remove workers from a North Sea complex as it moves closer to decommissioning.
Final piles installed on Beatrice wind farm
Construction work on the £2.6billion Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited (BOWL) project has reached a significant milestone with the installation of the final foundation piles.
BiFab agreement reached to stave off administration threat
An agreement has been reached that will lift the threat of administration from troubled engineering firm BiFab, and see work continue on the current contract for the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm.
JDR completes 140km of cables for Beatrice windfarm
English subsea specialist JDR has finished making 140km of inter array connections for the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm.
JDR wins Beatrice windfarm deal
JDR has won a deal for the Beatrice windfarm – a project which will produce enough power for 450,000 homes.
Babcock wins contract for Beatrice offshore transformer modules
Babcock has been awarded a contract to build two offshore transformer modules for SSE's Beatrice windfarm off the Scottish coast.
Beatrice’s £680m benefits hailed as minister visits Nigg
The estimated £680million boost the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Ltd (BOWL) development will deliver for the national economy has been highlighted during a UK minister’s visit to one of the project’s key locations.
Workers downmanned from Beatrice after power failure
Workers have been downmanned from the Beatrice Alpha installation after a power failure.
Wood Group PSN confirms oil workers return to Beatrice platform
Oil workers are set to return to a North Sea platform evacuated after a cargo vessel carrying cargo waste began drifting towards it. The Denmark-registered Parida, which was carrying a cargo of radioactive waste from Scrabster to Antwerp, lost engine power after a fire broke out in one of her funnels at about 8pm on Monday.