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.
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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.
Equinor hikes dividend following record quarter
Equinor (OSLO:EQNR) joined peers in reporting record third-quarter results and announcing a hike to its dividend on the back of soaring gas prices and boosted supplies to Europe.
NEO strikes deal with Equinor on 100m barrel North Sea prospect
NEO Energy has become operator of the Isolde exploration target in the UK North Sea after striking a deal with Equinor.
Equinor launch public consultation for Wisting development
Today Equinor has issued a complementary assessment for the Wisting development in the Norwegian Barents Sea for public consultation.
Turbine installation at Equinor’s Hywind Tampen put on hold for winter
Equinor has pressed pause on the installation of the final few turbines for the Hywind Tampen project, a floating wind boss at the company has confirmed.
Serious incidents at Equinor down this quarter
The number of serious incidents at Equinor improved in the third quarter of 2022, compared to Q2.
Equinor paid just over £5m in UK taxes in 2021
Equinor paid $6 million (£5.3m) in extractive taxes and levies on its UK activities in 2021 – the lowest net contribution of all its global operations, save for Argentina.
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.
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.