Blaze extinguished at Equinor’s Tjeldbergodden facility
Equinor was forced to evacuate employees at a methanol plant in Norway earlier today after a fire.
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Equinor ordered to carry out assessment after ‘unacceptable’ practices uncovered at Mongstad refinery
Equinor has been ordered to carry out an assessment at one of Norway's biggest oil refineries after an investigation uncovered “unacceptable” conditions.
Dogger Bank financial close shows ‘mega projects are the way to go’
The announcement of financial close for a major North Sea development proves that “mega projects are the way to go”, according to a renewable energy expert.
Equinor and SSE reach financial close on Dogger Bank
Equinor and SSE have today announced financial close on the first two phases of the Dogger Bank wind farm project.
Acquisition gives Jersey Oil and Gas full control of North Sea licence
London-listed Jersey Oil and Gas has agreed to buy the remaining 12% of the licence containing the Verbier discovery in the outer Moray Firth.
‘Milestone’ power purchase agreements signed for major North Sea wind farm
Power purchase agreements for the first two stages of what will be the “world’s largest” offshore wind farm have been given the green light.
West of Shetland oil and gas remains UK’s best bet for growth despite recent setbacks
The West of Shetland oil and gas (WoS) basin has long been held aloft as the UK’s last great hope for indigenous oil and gas production growth.
Sif and Smulders snap up contract for Dogger Bank wind farm
Renewables suppliers Sif Group and Smulders have snapped up a supply contract for a major North Sea offshore wind project.
WATCH: UK offshore wind target is ambitious, but we can absolutely achieve it
A project boss at Ocean Winds has said the UK Government's target of generating 40GW of electricity from offshore wind by 2030 is ambitious, but can "absolutely" be achieved.
Fugro announces partnership to target Japan’s ‘burgeoning’ offshore wind market
Fugro has become the latest company to try and gain a foothold in Japan’s “burgeoning” offshore wind industry.
Equinor to overhaul of corporate structure
Norwegian energy giant Equinor has announced planned changes to its corporate structure.
Zero hour: Four ways governments can unlock green businesses at COP26
In the “business-as-usual” version of 2020, global leaders should have been gathering this week in Glasgow for the most important meeting on climate since the Paris Agreement five years ago.
Equinor workers show off dance moves in music video for “BlimE” campaign
Equinor has released a music video of dozens of its workers dancing across an oil platform as part of a campaign to promote “friendship and unity”.
European majors expected to make ‘targeted’ renewables acquisitions in coming years
European oil and gas majors are expected to make “targeted acquisitions” over the next few years in order to gain further footholds in the renewables market, according to a new study.
Anticipation builds ahead of EV’s ETIDEX event next week
Leading voices from the world of industry will get to grips with the energy transition’s biggest questions at a free online event in one week’s time.
Equinor dishes out £117.3million contracts to seven Norwegian supply bases
Equinor has awarded contracts to seven Norwegian supply bases worth a combined £117.3million.
UK needs a clear strategy before green hydrogen energy can take off
A clear green hydrogen energy strategy is necessary if energy companies are to commit to investing in UK green hydrogen projects.
Update: Shell seizes Impact opportunity in South Africa
Shell is entering Impact Oil and Gas’ Transkei and Algoa exploration right offshore South Africa, shortly after the exit of ExxonMobil and Equinor.
Oil and gas bosses welcome reopening of new-look Aberdeen Science Centre
Oil and gas bosses are confident the revamped Aberdeen Science Centre will encourage youngsters to learn about the “vital role they can play” in the energy transition.
Baker Hughes snaps up Norwegian carbon capture technology pioneer
US energy service firm Baker Hughes has bought a Norwegian carbon capture technology specialist.
Updated: Equinor becomes latest oil giant to set course for net-zero emissions by 2050
Equinor said today it would strive to lower its emissions to net-zero by 2050, emulating fellow energy giants BP and Shell.
Equinor on track with plans to reduce operating costs, stays firmly rooted in the red
Equinor is on track with plans to reduce its operating costs by $700 million as part of its “forceful response” to combat “market turmoil”, according to its latest accounts.
Impact reclaims South African blocks
South Africa has approved Impact Oil and Gas to take over the Transkei and Algoa exploration right, and Tugela South exploration right, offshore South Africa.
Hydrocarbons business is our ‘engine room’, BP chief says
BP chief executive Bernard Looney today described the firm’s hydrocarbons division as the “engine room” of the business.
Fire-damaged LNG plant in Norway to remain closed for up to a year
The Hammerfest LNG plant will have to remain closed for up to 12 months for repairs following a fire on September 28, Equinor said today.