JX Nippon preparing sale of UK North Sea fields for $1.5billion
JX Nippon Exploration and Production Ltd. is preparing the sale of its oil and gas fields in the UK North Sea, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
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North Sea operator reprimanded after workers ‘probably’ exposed to asbestos
A watchdog has pulled up a North Sea operator after its workers “probably” exposed to asbestos on two separate occasions.
Subsea UK assembles impressive line-up for new debate-style event
Subsea UK’s new TV debate style event makes its debut next week, with industry leaders and government panellists exploring how the subsea sector can support the energy transition and the blue economy.
Equinor signs up with Sonatrach
Equinor is the latest company to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Algeria’s Sonatrach.
Hundreds more UK green jobs to be created after turbine contracts for Dogger Bank C agreed
Hundreds more green jobs are to be created in the UK after wind turbine contracts for what will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm were finalised.
Siccar Point losses widen as key Cambo and Rosebank decisions await
Losses at Siccar Point Energy more than doubled in 2020 as the North Sea operator looks ahead to key decisions on its flagship Cambo field and the Equinor-operated Rosebank.
SSE and Equinor unveil plans for ‘cutting-edge’ CCS power station in Peterhead
Plans for a new low-carbon power station in the north-east, which would support hundreds of jobs during the construction and operation phase, have been unveiled.
Big Oil braces for climate votes as investor pressure mounts
As Europe’s oil majors prepare to host their annual shareholder meetings, one topic is garnering almost all the attention.
South Korea’s first floating wind project advances
Korean National Oil Corporation (KNOC) said it will pursue its development plan for the nation’s first floating wind development after the 200MW Donghae-1 project passed a crucial feasibility study.
BP CEO Bernard Looney to headline OGUK conference
BP CEO Bernard Looney will headline the upcoming Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) annual conference.
Equinor continues foray into floating wind with new North Sea partnership
Equinor has solidified its position as one of the frontrunners in floating offshore wind with a new collaboration agreement.
Orders and backlog up by about a fifth at Aker Solutions in first quarter
Aker Solutions’ order intake and backlog both grew by about a fifth during the first quarter of 2021.
Vast opportunities loom as Asia offshore wind gets set for massive expansion
The offshore wind market in Asia is expected to experience massive expansion over the next five to 10 years, particularly in the more advanced economies of Taiwan, Japan and South Korea, as governments face increasing pressure to focus on climate change and hit their net-zero emissions targets.
Long haul ahead on Tanzania LNG plans
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan aims to wrap up talks on an LNG project within six months, but the government faces a tough task in securing new investments.
Dogger Bank announces ‘revolutionary’ HVDC offshore platform
Dogger Bank Wind Farm has unveiled a “revolutionary platform design” that will deliver a 70% reduction in the weight of its topsides.
Equinor and Orsted among latest additions to North Sea green hydrogen project
Almost a dozen firms, including Equinor, Orsted and DNV, have become the latest members to join a leading European renewable energy project.
Equinor boss hails ‘best’ quarterly results since 2014
Equinor said today that higher oil and gas prices and strong financial performance from its renewables segment drove the company to its best quarterly results since 2014 in Q1.
px Group will execute strategy ‘without missing a beat’ under new owners, CEO says
Strong boardroom and management continuity means px Group can carry on executing its strategy “without missing a beat” following a change of ownership, its boss said yesterday.
Equinor and BP join Netflix, OnlyFans and Zoom among Time Magazine 100 most influential companies
Equinor and BP have been named on the Time Magazine list of the 100 most influential companies in the world.
11 small Trolls: Stage one of Hywind Tampen foundations construction job completed
Stage one of construction of the Hywind Tampen concrete foundations was completed this week at Aker Solutions’ yard in Stord, Norway.
SSE Renewables teases plans for ‘significant’ Dogger Bank investment in Scotland
SSE Renewables is hoping to publish details of a “significant inward investment” in Scotland in the near future.
East African LNG outlook seems positive in 2021 but fluctuating prices, political instability and terrorism risk stifling growth
East Africa is in a prime location to export gas globally but growth and progress has largely been slow, largely because of fluctuating liquified natural gas prices, political instability and terrorism.
Equinor says no single issue to blame for Johan Castberg weld defects
Equinor said today there was no single “event” that could have directly caused the welding issues found on the hull of its Johan Castberg production vessel.
Shell, Equinor call for LNG progress from Tanzania
Shell and Equinor executives in Tanzania have issued a plea for the country to support the proposed LNG project in Lindi.
Aberdeen Science Centre announces reopening date
A top north-east visitor attraction is preparing to welcome guests once more following a major £6 million revamp.