Shell takes FID on ‘Sparta’ project in Gulf of Mexico
Shell has taken a final investment decision on “Sparta” a deepwater development in the US Gulf of Mexico.
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Australia’s Finder Energy estimates 206 million boe at North Sea Boaz prospect
Australian oil and gas explorer Finder Energy (ASX:FDR) has outlined details of its Boaz gas prospect in the Central North Sea.
Environmental groups launch legal challenges against Rosebank approval
Uplift and Greenpeace will challenge the decision to approve Rosebank on the basis of downstream emissions, legally binding net zero targets and impacts to marine life.
Equinor takes over Shell stake in Linnorm, Norway’s largest undeveloped gas discovery
Equinor has agreed to acquire Shell's stake in Linnorm, the largest undeveloped gas discovery within the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS).
Equinor banks over $1bn in UK while paying $6m in taxes
Equinor has reported $1.87 billion in pre-tax income for its UK operations, while it paid out a total of $6 million in tax within the county.
SSE Renewables and Equinor award three green hydrogen contracts for Dogger Bank D
SSE Renewables and Equinor have awarded three contracts to assess large-scale green hydrogen development options for the Dogger Bank D offshore wind project.
Equinor strikes sale on Nigerian asset with local buyer
“Chappal Energies is a committed Nigerian-owned energy company with the ambition to develop the assets further, contributing to the Nigerian economy for years to come.”
Wood lands contract extension with Equinor for Mariner field
Wood (LON: WOOD) has secured a two-year extension to a contract with Equinor for work on the Mariner field in the UK North Sea.
Saipem wins deepwater pipe work in Guyana, Brazil
The company said it would carry out work with its FDS2, Constellation and Castorone vessels. It will carry out work from its Port of Georgetown base.
Can oil ever be green? Norway turns to wind-powered drilling
Norway is betting that zeroing out emissions from oil production will help it meet internationally agreed climate targets while future-proofing an industry that’s made it one of the richest countries in the world.
KCA Deutag wins rig electrification work with Equinor
KCA Deutag has been awarded a contract to carry out a major project to electrify Equinor’s (OSE:EQNR) Askepott jack-up rig in Norway.
Equinor extends Deepsea Aberdeen contract with Odfjell Drilling
Odfjell Drilling has announced that Equinor has exercised options for seven wells to extend the use of the Deepsea Aberdeen on the Breidablikk field.
Equinor UK boss warns North Sea investment at ‘all-time low’
The chief of Equinor's UK operations has warned investment in the North Sea is at "an all-time low" in meetings with the Scottish and UK governments.
Industry collaboration is required to change minds and save lives
As an industry, we’ve made good progress in mental health support, but we need to do more. According to a study by the International SOS Foundation, which looked at the mental health vulnerabilities for remote and rotational workers, 40% of respondents experience suicidal thoughts while on duty.
Equinor eyes partial sale of Rosebank oilfield
Equinor (OSLO: EQNR) is looking to sell off a 20% share in Rosebank, making up a quarter of its existing stake in the UK's largest untapped oilfield.
Equinor makes gas discovery at Gina Krog field
Equinor has made a commercially viable gas discovery near the Gina Krog field in the North Sea, with production to potentially start as early as this year.
BP: M&A ‘not on our minds’
BP’s interim CEO says the supermajor is not on the hunt for M&A opportunities to close a narrowing valuation gap with its US peers.
Equinor signs five-year gas supply contract with Germany’s RWE
Equinor and RWE have signed a new five-year gas supply contract that would see it supply as much as 1.5bcm per year.
ABB joins HyPilot electrolyser project alongside Yara, Equinor, and Gassco
Norwegian green hydrogen technology firm Hystar has announced ABB will join its HyPilot project as a supplier.
Around 200 Odfjell workers on Equinor and TAQA installations to be balloted on strike action
Around 200 Odfjell Technology (FRA: ND4) offshore workers will be balloted on strike action in a dispute over working rotas and paid annual leave.
Equinor books $300m impairment on US offshore wind plans
Equinor reported a profitable Q3 despite lower gas prices, but pointed to a major impairment expected on its US wind portfolio.
Vår Energi moves closer to gas export solution from Goliat field
Norwegian oil and gas company Vår Energi has approved a concept for gas export from the Goliat field in the Barents Sea.
Argentina heads to vote as energy industry watches offshore
“As political and policy volatility becomes a feature of the operating landscape, even private companies with a high risk appetite could be facing binding constraints when seeking to invest in Vaca Muerta and offshore plays,” the analyst said.
Equinor’s Breidablikk field starts production four months early
Equinor has announced production from the Breidablikk field in the North Sea began on October 20, four months ahead of schedule.
Rosebank a “difficult decision” for Equinor CEO
“I believe developing Rosebank will be needed, as oil and gas will be needed in the energy transition. Our strategy is to develop oil and gas, renewables and low carbon solutions.”