Aberdeen office market take up set to double on rising oil price
Demand for office space in the Granite City will more than double this year along with the rising oil price, a new report has found.
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Campaigners plan ‘digital day of action’ against Equinor’s Rosebank
Campaign groups have vowed a virtual “day of action” in protest against the development of the Rosebank oil field.
Equinor appoints new president of US offshore wind
Equinor has appointed Molly Morris as its new president for US offshore wind, who will take on the role from the start of next year.
Equinor considering play for CNOOC’s UK assets: reports
Norway’s Equinor is reportedly considering the purchase of UK oil assets held by Chinese state-backed operator CNOOC International, according to a Norwegian newspaper.
Equinor awards contracts for six platform supply vessels worth over £210 million
Six contracts have been awarded to five shipowners worth a total estimated value of over £210 million by Norwegian energy group Equinor (OSLO:EQNR).
Japan offshore wind offers huge opportunities with vast potential
Major offshore wind developers, including bp (LON:BP), RWE Renewables, Equinor (OSLO:EQNR), Orsted (CPH:ORSTED), Shell (LON:SHEL), and TotalEnergies (LON:TTE), are excited by the huge offshore wind potential in energy-short Japan, delegates heard at the Japan Wind Energy 2022 conference in Tokyo.
All eyes on Japan’s floating offshore wind
Japan has enormous potential to become a global leader in floating wind if the government can develop a coherent strategic plan for the sector, delegates at the Japan Wind Energy 2022 conference heard in Tokyo on Thursday. But rapid action is needed to attract investment in an increasingly competitive global offshore wind market.
Al Cook trades up oil for diamonds as he leaves Equinor for De Beers
Al Cook is trading up oil exploration with Equinor for hunting for diamonds in Africa with De Beers.
Oil giants join forces to identify best spots for renewable energy projects
Some of the world’s biggest oil and gas companies have joined a project aimed at finding optimal spots for building renewables projects.
Sval closes $1.3bn acquisitions of Suncor Norge, Equinor assets
Sval Energi has closed its acquisition of interests in the Martin Linge and Greater Ekofisk Area from Equinor and the acquisition of Suncor Energy Norge.
Equinor makes FID on first commercial storage project
Equinor has approved a final investment decision (FID) on the Blandford Road battery storage project in the UK, the first of several UK developments said to be on the cards.
Well-slot: One-in-four hit rate for Norway exploration
As of 26 September, Westwood Global Energy reports that there are two exploration wells active, one in the Northern North Sea and one in the Norwegian Sea.
Equinor names new CFO
Equinor (OSLO: EQNR) (NYSE: EQNR) has announced the appointment of a new chief financial officer (CFO) and executive vice president.
Operators urged to be vigilant after drones spotted near North Sea platforms
Norway’s offshore watchdog has urged “increased vigilance” after unidentified drones were spotted near North Sea platforms.
Yara jumps on HyPilot hydrogen plan
Yara Clean Ammonia has joined up with the HyPilot project, alongside Hystar, Equinor and Gassco.
Nearly half of UK offshore wind capacity owned by foreign governments
Nearly half of UK offshore wind capacity is controlled by state-owned or majority state-owned foreign entities, according to a new report.
North Sea firm Longboat secures rig to spud exploration well
Longboat Energy (LON: LBE) has struck a deal to secure a rig, opening the door for the spudding of a North Sea exploration well.
‘Vast majority’ of net zero scenarios will not meet 1.5C target, warns Equinor
A new report from Equinor analysts presents two potential pathways for energy transition, and warns of the gap between incremental change and rapid decarbonisation needed to meet Paris goals.
Aberdeen’s Tendeka extends decade long relationship with Equinor
Aberdeen-headquartered Tendeka has extended its decade long relationship with North Sea operator Equinor.
Equinor and Soliton target 100m barrel North Sea exploration prize
Equinor and Soliton Resources will drill an exploration prospect targeting up to 100 million barrels of oil equivalent in the UK North Sea.
Equinor boss shares early memory of meeting the Queen
Equinor boss Al Cook shared an early memory of meeting the Queen following the monarch's passing yesterday.
Equinor applies to extend Norfolk offshore wind projects
Equinor (OSLO:EQNR) has lodged planning applications to expand its wind farms off the coast of Norfolk, in plans that would new capacity to the Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon schemes.
Norway well slot – North Sea a hive of activity
As of 24 August, Westwood Global Energy reports that there are five exploration wells active, four in the Northern North Sea and one in the Norwegian Sea. Since the previous report, two exploration well programmes have completed, with one of the wells successful.
‘We would love to see Rosebank electrify the region’ says Equinor boss
Equinor is hoping its £8 billion Rosebank project can “trigger” wider electrification across the West of Shetland region.
Equinor concludes exit from Russia
Equinor (OSLO:EQNR) has fully exited its holdings in Russia’s Kharyaga oil field, concluding a total withdrawal from the country in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine.