UK North Sea league table sees shift in top producers
There’s been a raft of relegations and promotions in the last year for the league table of the top 15 production hubs in the UK North Sea.
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Hot plays: Four upcoming UK North Sea exploration targets
We take a look at four North Sea exploration targets and hotspots from firms including NEO Energy, Shell, Harbour and Horizon Energy
Harbour Energy eyes clutch of North Sea projects in 2022
Harbour Energy has outlined a clutch of projects expected to get underway in the North Sea this year, including new wells at the J-Area and Catcher field.
‘More energy, less emissions’: TotalEnergies, Harbour and Serica Energy bosses on North Sea future
“More energy and less emissions” is how TotalEnergies’ North Sea boss summarises the company’s strategy for the coming years. And that, broadly speaking, is reflected across the plans of others too.
First gas reached at NEO Energy’s Covid-delayed Finlaggan field
NEO Energy has started gas production at the Finlaggan field in the Central North Sea, following a year of Covid-related delays.
Neo Energy completes acquisition of Zennor Petroleum
Neo Energy has completed its acquisition of private-equity backed Zennor Petroleum, solidifying its position as one of the UKCS’ largest producers.
‘Sunrise, not sunset’: HitecVision looks to Penguins and Britannia investments in North Sea
Private equity player HitecVision has said the North Sea is “anything but mature” as it looks towards major investments in the UK sector.
Zennor goes ‘carbon neutral’ ahead of first gas from flagship North Sea field
North Sea minnow Zennor Petroleum claims to have become one of the first UK operators to go “carbon neutral” as first gas from its flagship Finlaggan field beckons.
Virus delays first gas from Zennor’s Finlaggan project
Private-equity backed Zennor Petroleum has pushed back the date of first gas from its flagship Finlaggan project by about a year, to the fourth quarter of 2021, as a result of Covid-19.
Chrysaor cuts spending plans by 30% as Covid delays North Sea hub projects
Chrysaor, the North Sea's largest net producer, has cut spending plans by 30% in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, bringing delays to growth projects.
Suspected coronavirus case airlifted from Britannia platform
A suspected coronavirus sufferer has been flown back to shore from a North Sea platform.
Ancala wins multi-million pound contract for Zennor Petroleum’s Finlaggan field
Anacala Midstream has won a multi-million pound contract to process gas from Zennor Petroleum’s Finlaggan field in the North Sea.
Zennor hails ‘key step’ as it completes test drilling at Finlaggan
Zennor Petroleum has reached a “key step” towards first production at its Finlaggan field in the North Sea.
Zennor cleared to develop Finlaggan field
Zennor Petroleum will go ahead with the Finlaggan field development after the UK oil regulator approved its plans.
Zennor in ‘strategic’ swoop for Britannia stake
North Sea oil firm Zennor Petroleum will buy a stake in the Britannia field, which will serve as the export route for its Finlaggan asset.
Zennor targets Finlaggan start-up in 2020
North Sea minnow Zennor Petroleum is targeting 2020 for the start of production on the Finlaggan discovery.
Chevron and ConocoPhillips reviewing joint shareholder-owner partnership in Britannia Operator
Chevron North Sea is currently in talks about offloading its 50% share in Britannia Operator Ltd. A spokesman from the firm confirmed the oil major is having discussions with joint venture partner ConocoPhillips about transferring its half in the business. The move wouldn’t affect its stake in the Britannia field.