CNOOC seeks $2bn sale of US assets – report
China’s CNOOC is reportedly seeking a $2 billion sale of its assets in the US as sanction concerns ramp up.
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Equinor moving to appoint naval veteran to board
Norwegian energy giant Equinor (OSLO: EQNR) is looking to add a military veteran to its board of directors.
Equinor ‘still working hard’ on sanctioning Rosebank oilfield despite windfall tax
Norway’s Equinor said it is “still working hard” on sanctioning the Rosebank oilfield in the first quarter of next year – despite the latest windfall tax “uncertainty”.
Norway to develop gas find in bid to keep up European flows
Norway will add a new natural gas field in the Norwegian Sea from 2026 in a push to bolster supplies to continental Europe as the EU rushes to replace Russian flows.
Watchdog launches probe after fire leads to production shutdown on North Sea platform
A probe has been launched after a fire broke on a North Sea platform earlier this month, sparking a partial evacuation.
Equinor extends Aker Solutions maintenance contract at Johan Sverdrup
Aker Solutions has been handed an extension to a maintenance and modification services contract on Equinor’s (OSLO: EQNR) Johan Sverdrup field.
China yard to supply towers for Dogger Bank – world’s largest windfarm in UK
A fabrication yard in China has been awarded a $76m contract to supply tower components for Dogger Bank – the world’s largest windfarm – in the UK.
Westwood – low-emissions drilling rigs fetching ‘premium dayrates’
Low-emissions drilling rigs are commanding “premium dayrates” as contractors seek to slash their operational footprint.
Equinor reports first power from Hywind Tampen
Norweigan energy firm, Equinor, has reported power production from the first turbine in the floating wind farm Hywind Tampen in the North Sea has started.
Shell non-exec and former Nexen boss joins board of drilling contractor Valaris
A senior figure at oil giant Shell (LON: SHEL) has been appointed to the board of offshore drilling contractor Valaris (NYSE: VAL).
Equinor boss says ‘too much’ of industry not at COP27, NGO brands fossil fuel presence a ‘twisted joke’
Equinor’s (OSLO: EQNR) outgoing global vice president exploration and production says COP27 feels more welcoming to energy companies than its predecessor.
Equinor postpones Wisting project investment in what protestors call ‘a victory for the climate’
Equinor (NYSE:EQNR) and its Wisting project partners have decided to postpone the investment decision that was scheduled for next month.
Windfall tax is ‘biggest question mark’ over Cambo and Rosebank oil fields, says Ithaca
The looming threat of changes to the UK windfall tax is the “biggest question” hanging over development of the huge Cambo and Rosebank oilfields.
Aker BP set to drill wildcat well in Norweigan North Sea
Aker BP has been granted a drilling permit by the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) for a wildcat well in the North Sea.
Stop Rosebank campaigner confronts Sturgeon at COP27
An activist from the ‘Stop Rosebank’ group confronted Nicola Sturgeon during COP27 on Tuesday.
Equinor and Hitachi sign agreement to accelerate energy transition
Equinor (NYSE:EQNR) has signed a strategic collaboration with Hitachi Energy, to work together within electrification, renewable power and low-carbon initiatives.
Decom will naturally drive North Sea towards emissions reduction targets
Removing and recycling old oil and gas assets will go a long way towards helping the North Sea hit its emissions reduction targets.
Equinor assesses ‘gigawatt-scale’ floating wind bids in Celtic Sea
Equinor has signalled its interest in developing new floating wind farms in the Celtic Sea ahead of the Crown Estate’s 2023 leasing round.
Well-slot: Two active exploration wells in Norway
As of 27 October, Westwood Global Energy reports that there are two exploration wells active, one in the Northern North Sea and one in the Norwegian Sea. Since the previous report, one exploration well program has completed.
Oil majors’ share of UK production poised to grow, boosted by Jackdaw and Rosebank
Oil and gas majors’ share of production in the UK is tipped to rise dramatically in the coming years, putting an end to a period of flux.
Protestors use ‘oily roses’ to oppose Rosebank development
Environmental protestors have targeted companies and groups connected to Norwegian energy giant Equinor’s (OSLO: EQNR) Rosebank project.
Equinor, Centrica team up on plans for Easington hydrogen hub
Centrica (LON:CNA) and Equinor have signed a co-operation agreement to explore the development of a hydrogen production hub at Easington in East Yorkshire.
Equinor gauging appetite for collaboration on Mariner extension project
Equinor is testing the water on collaboration ahead of a potential extension to its flagship Mariner field.
Protests at Equinor’s Aberdeen base amid windfall tax criticism
Extinction Rebellion activists protested outside Equinor's, Aberdeen offices today to criticise the company's Rosebank development following the firm's Q3 results.
CNOOC comments on potential sale of North Sea assets
One of the top bosses at China’s CNOOC has refused to rule out a sale of its North Sea assets amid mounting speculation on its UK portfolio.