Var Energi names former Talisman, Lundin exec Nick Walker as CEO
British oil and gas executive Nick Walker has been named as CEO of Var Energi (OSLO:VAR), one of the largest producers in Norway.
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Deltic in Southern North Sea exploration charge
Years have passed since the last exploration well was drilled in the Southern North Sea, and Deltic Energy is hoping to lead a fresh wave of activity.
Shell Jaws exploration well in UK fails to make a catch
The Shell Jaws well in the North Sea has proved unsuccessful, partner Capricorn Energy has announced.
Capricorn set for $1bn refund as Indian tax case draws to close
Capricorn Energy – formerly Cairn – has withdrawn global legal proceedings against the Indian government, paving the way for a $1bn tax refund.
CHC lands contract for Capricorn Diadem drilling campaign
Helicopter operator CHC has landed a contract to transport workers for the Capricorn Energy (formerly Cairn Energy) Diadem drilling campaign in the North Sea.
North Sea activity drives Addleshaw Goddard to close ‘record’ £1bn deals in four weeks
Addleshaw Goddard has completed deal activity with a combined value of £1 billion in the last month, a record for the legal firm.
Shell starts drilling on Jaws exploration prize in the UK North Sea
Shell has kicked off drilling on the Jaws prospect in the UK North Sea, aiming to hook a prize of up to 30million barrels of oil.
Deltic completes 3D seismic survey at key North Sea prospect
Deltic Energy (LON: DELT) has announced the completion of a 3D seismic survey at one of its key North Sea prospects.
Deltic moves ‘conveyor belt of prospects’ forward with Cairn farm-out
Deltic Energy has completed its farm out of five North Sea gas licences to Cairn Energy.
Scots oil firm Cairn Energy to change name to Capricorn
Scottish oil firm Cairn Energy (LON: CNE) has announced it will change its name to Capricorn Energy, effective from December 13.
Cairn completes £330million sale of Kraken and Catcher stakes to Waldorf
Cairn Energy (LON: CNE) has completed the £334m sale of its interests in the Catcher and Kraken fields in the North Sea to Waldorf Production.
Oil Plus picks up trio of global contracts worth £1.5m
Oil Plus, a consultancy owned by a well known north-east entrepreneur, has secured a number of international contract awards totalling more than £1.5million in the first half of this year.
Cairn, Cheiron complete Shell deal in Western Desert
Cairn Energy and Cheiron Petroleum have completed their acquisition of assets in Egypt’s Western Desert from Shell.
Flurry of African exploration incoming
Exploration companies big and small are warming up for a busy next 12 months – although some have warned this may be the last such push in the energy industry.
Valaris lands North Sea jackup contract with Cairn Energy
Cairn Energy has chartered the Valaris JU-123 for work in the UK North Sea.
Deltic kicks off seismic work on key North Sea prospect after Cairn farm-out
Deltic Energy is kicking off seismic survey work one of its hot North Sea prospects after a farm-out deal with Cairn Energy.
Cairn Energy updates timeline for North Sea sales, Jaws well pushed to Q4
Cairn Energy has updated its timeline for the £330m sale of its interests in the Catcher and Kraken assets in the North Sea.
Deltic farms out five North Sea licences to Cairn including ‘the next Cygnus’
Cairn Energy has agreed a deal to farm-in to five North Sea licences held by Deltic Energy.
‘Traumatic year’ sees North Sea operators hand back up to 1.1bn barrels of oil
North Sea operators have handed back up to 1.1 billion recoverable barrels of oil from UK fields, according to data released by the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA).
Waldorf Production adds to its deal-making clout with new appointment
Waldorf Production UK has hired a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) expert as its general counsel and commercial director, based in its Aberdeen headquarters.
Cairn Energy and Shell targeting combined 60m barrels from two UK North sea prospects
Cairn Energy and Shell are targeting a combined 60 million barrels of oil from two of their UK North Sea prospects.
Cairn Energy suffers shareholder revolt over pay for bosses
Scottish oil and gas firm Cairn Energy was on the end of a stinging shareholder revolt over bosses’ pay today.
Cairn signs up for ex-Tullow block in Mauritania
Cairn Energy signed an agreement in Mauritania to operate the C7 block, the company has announced.
Cairn eyeing Tamar stake offshore Israel
Cairn Energy has been linked with a potential purchase of a stake in Israel’s offshore Tamar gas field from Delek Drilling.
Cairn remains ‘confident’ as India appeals $1.2bn tribunal ruling
Cairn Energy confirmed today that India had appealed a tribunal’s decision to award the Scottish oil firm $1.2 billion over the breach of an investment treaty.