North-east subsea firm Rovop in ‘healthy position’ as it narrows losses
Subsea robotics firm Rovop is readying for an “extremely positive” future after delivering a solid set of 2021/22 financials.
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Govt approves provisional plan for Lancaster FPSO decommissioning
The UK’s decommissioning regulator has approved Hurricane Energy’s plans for the removal of the FPSO serving its Lancaster field, though recent company forecasts suggest production may continue into 2024.
Bring your weird to work for Kent
The energy transition is coming but conventional work remains at the heart of the energy industry – and will continue to play a major role in Kent’s plans.
Galileo aims to bring LNG to the masses
Developing LNG projects is traditionally seen as a big-ticket item, reserved for the few. Costs are high and equipment specialised, making the resource out of reach for most smaller scale operators – despite the advantages it offers.
Gallery: FPSO ‘nearly there’ for Shell Pierce redevelopment in UK North Sea
The FPSO for the Shell Pierce gas expansion project in the UK North Sea is “nearly there” with its refurbishment work.
Hurricane hands in Lancaster decom plan just three years after first oil
Hurricane Energy has submitted a decommissioning plan for the Aoka Mizu floating production storage and offload (FPSO) vessel serving its Lancaster field, less than three years after production began.
Bluewater-backed Pipeline Technique acquires Global Energy fabrication business
Pipeline Technique has acquired Invergordon-based welding and fabrication business Global Project Services (GPS) from Global Energy Group as it makes good on its plans for expansion.
Hurricane Energy agrees charter extension with Bluewater for the Aoka Mizu FPSO
Troubled North Sea oil firm Hurricane Energy has struck a deal to extend the stay of the FPSO on its flagship Lancaster field.
Repsol Sinopec updates supply chain on North Sea projects, sets new date for Tain FID
North Sea operator Repsol Sinopec Resources UK (RSRUK) has brought the supply chain up to speed on a raft of its projects.
Shell Pierce FPSO leaves field for refurb ahead of UK gas expansion project
The FPSO for the Shell Pierce field is heading off for refurbishment to allow for a gas expansion project at the UK asset.
Hurricane Energy Lancaster field sells 10million barrels of oil
Hurricane Energy has hailed the sale of 10million barrels of oil produced from the Lancaster field in the West of Shetland.
Repsol Sinopec extends North Sea FPSO deal
North Sea operator Repsol Sinopec Resources UK (RSRUK) has struck a deal with Bluewater to extend the charter of the Bleo Holm FPSO.
Updated: Hurricane hopes for vessel deal amid Bluewater marketing push, reports Lancaster well glitch
Hurricane Energy is holding out hope that a crucial deal will be reached on the Lancaster field production vessel, despite owners Bluewater marketing it for redeployment.
Updated: Hurricane Energy wind-down could start in 2022 without revised vessel deal
Bosses at Hurricane Energy could start winding down the business as early as next year unless they can hammer out a revised vessel deal for the Lancaster field.
New Bluewater-backed energy storage firm has $250m investment war chest
A new energy storage firm with backing from private-equity house Bluewater plans to invest $250 million.
px Group will execute strategy ‘without missing a beat’ under new owners, CEO says
Strong boardroom and management continuity means px Group can carry on executing its strategy “without missing a beat” following a change of ownership, its boss said yesterday.
Classic private equity: Bluewater sells majority stake in St Fergus operator px Group
Private-equity house Bluewater has sold its controlling stake in px Group, which operates and maintains St Fergus gas plant, near Peterhead.
Bluewater awards FPSO modification contracts to Global E&C
Dutch firm Bluewater has picked Aberdeen firm Global Engineering & Construction (E&C) for engineering modifications on two of its vessels on the UK Continental Shelf.
Aoka Mizu FPSO tests ‘nerves of steel’ in West of Shetland
The Aoka Mizu FPSO has been picked to trial a new digital twin project to predict and analyse hull fatigue.
Codex Integrity expanding in Aberdeen
Oilfield service firm Codex Integrity has moved into a larger office in Aberdeen to help it keep up with demand and fulfil recent contract wins worth more than £1 million.
BHP mulls bid for Blackstone-backed Bluewater
BHP Group is among the potential bidders for Blackstone Group LP and LLOG Exploration Co.’s oil-exploration joint venture Bluewater, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
FPSO operated on behalf of Shell found with nearly 500 open maintenance reports North Sea field
A North Sea production vessel contracted on behalf of energy giant Shell was found to have a backlog of nearly 500 mechanical corrosion and defect reports during a recent safety inspection.