BP reviewing North Sea crew numbers in response to coronavirus outbreak
Energy giant BP has joined a list of operators working to reduce offshore crew numbers on its North Sea assets in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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BP pushes back Clair South FID to help bolster project’s low-carbon credentials
BP has pushed back a final investment decision (FID) on its Clair South project to make sure it aligns with low carbon ambitions.
‘Upswing’ for offshore mental health but morale better on two-week rotas – oil chaplain
The North Sea's oil chaplain detects an “upswing” on mental health awareness offshore, but morale tends to be improved on installations with two-week rotas.
The Atlantic Frontier: A coming of age story
Welcoming a new year heralds a time for reflecting on the year that was and what is to come.
BP to make decision next year on Sullom Voe terminal
BP expects to make a “properly assessed decision” next year on whether to keep exporting oil to Shetland’s Sullom Voe terminal.
Craig International wins £20m North Sea contract with BP
Oilfield services firm Craig International has won a North Sea contract worth around £20million with BP.
Subsea 7 seals substantial North Sea asset deal with BP
Deepwater services firm Subsea 7 has announced a multi-million pound deal with BP for assets in the northern North Sea and west of Shetland.
BP doubles profits in year remembered for Clair Ridge first oil
Profits more than doubled at oil giant BP in 2018, a year marked by the start-up of a major project west of Shetland.
Updated: Earnings more than double at ‘reliable’ BP as major projects come alive
Better "reliability" and the start-up of several major projects helped oil giant BP more than doubled its earnings last year.
Shell targeting growth in North Sea business
Shell remains firmly focused on beefing up its UK North Sea business in spite of recent oil price volatility, the energy giant’s boss said yesterday.
BP’s stake in Clair swells as swap deal wrapped up
Energy giant BP has completed a swap deal that takes its stake in the Clair field to 45.1%.
BP turning challenge into opportunity west of Shetland
Lessons learned from the first year of Quad 204 production will help BP get its latest west of Shetland mega-project up to full speed, the energy major’s North Sea boss said.
Major milestone as BP hits Clair Ridge first oil
Energy giant BP today delivered a huge boost to North Sea industry after announcing first oil from its Clair Ridge mega-project.
OPINION: BP conquers the Ridge, now for Clair South
Having followed the rise to prominence of the UK Atlantic frontier, I’m delighted that operator BP has brought the second phase of the giant Clair field onstream.
BP profiting from capture of lower rates, Clair Ridge start-up looming
Profits more than doubled at BP in the third quarter as the UK energy major prepares to celebrate first oil from a mega-project west of Shetland.
Well liked chef dies at Clair Ridge project
A popular offshore chef manager has died at the BP Clair Ridge project.
Prosafe wins £14million Clair Ridge contract for BP
BP has awarded Prosafe a £14.3million contract to charter the Safe Zephyrus accommodation vessel at the Clair Ridge platform.
Production for BP’s Clair Ridge set for Q4 this year
BP’s North Sea boss has confirmed the second phase of the huge Clair field is set to start production in Q4 of this year.
BP investment decision signals ‘change in tack’ for oil major
BP's decision to push ahead with the development of the Alligin and Vorlich fields signals a change in tack from the energy giant, an analyst has said.
Prosafe accommodation vessel contracted for BP’s Clair Ridge
Prosafe has signed a five-month contract with supermajor BP for the provision of an accommodation vessel at the Clair Ridge platform in the West of Shetland.
Exclusive: BP spurred on by ‘positive momentum’ in quest to double North Sea output
BP’s North Sea boss said yesterday that the business has got “positive momentum” in its quest to meet ambitious production targets.
BP contract renewal safeguards 200 jobs at Sparrows
Bosses at Sparrows Group said yesterday that a North Sea contract renewal would safeguard up to 200 jobs at the Aberdeen crane engineering company.
BP says further restructuring will not touch North Sea business
BP’s plans to extend its restructuring into next year will not affect its North Sea business, which is moving a number of key projects towards start-up, the oil major said yesterday.
Workers called to muster after ‘safety incident’ on BP’s Clair Ridge platform
Construction workers were called to muster after a small safety incident on BP's Clair Ridge platform.
Video: Incredible animation of BP’s Clair Ridge project
Oil major BP has revealed fresh footage of its Clair Ridge project in the North Sea.