North Sea regulator challenges claim that Rosebank would blow UK’s carbon budget
The North Sea Transition Authority defended its analysis of upstream emissions as campaigners claim that approval of Rosebank field would exceed UK carbon budgets.
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KBR wins FEED work at Bay du Nord FPSO
The service company noted the importance of tackling carbon emissions. It said it would help develop “one of the lowest carbon emitting” FPSOs in the world.
Peterhead Power Station expansion faces ire over increased emissions
The expansion of Peterhead Power Station has come under fire from environmental campaign groups after it emerged both the new and old gas plants could be kept running concurrently in the case it is needed for security of supply.
Equinor books Transocean rigs to drill up to 42 wells off Norway
Equinor has booked contract extensions with two winterised Transocean drilling units worth up to $600m for a spate of work in the Norwegian Sea and Johan Castberg field.
Equinor boss wants Rosebank FID before Offshore Europe, as activists threaten ‘tidal wave’ of action
Arne Gurtner, Equinor's senior vice president for the UK, told an OEUK event that he wants the industry to be talking about FID on Rosebank by the time Offshore Europe rolls around.
Aker Solutions lands contract worth up to £120m with Equinor
Aker Solutions, an engineering firm with offices in Aberdeen, has inked a “sizeable contract” with Norwegian energy giant, Equinor.
Equinor offloads minority stake in Statfjord feild in $220m deal
Equinor has signed a deal to offload 28% of its working interest in the Statfjord area to fellow Norwegian firm, OKEA.
NATO and EU chiefs visit North Sea platform
Equinor (OSLO: EQNR) welcomed NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg to one of its North Sea oil and gas platforms on Friday.
Equinor cuts ribbon on Dogger Bank O&M base
A ceremony was held in North East England yesterday to mark the official opening of the O&M base for what will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
Equinor picks tech provider for H2H Saltend low-carbon hydrogen project
A decision has been made on the decarbonisation equipment that will form the backbone of a major low-carbon hydrogen project.
Norway’s cash flow from direct oil and gas ownership hits record
Norway earned 528 billion kroner ($50 billion) from its direct ownership of oil and gas licenses last year, more than five times the amount earned in a normal year, as the country became Europe’s biggest supplier of natural gas after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Lighting strikes twice for Troll field as Equinor make second discovery of 2023
Norwegian oil giant, Equinor, has struck black gold for the second time this year as it makes another discovery near its Troll field in the North Sea.
Equinor board member to step down after taking top job at Uniper
Equnior board member, Michael Lewis, will step down from his position this week after accepting the chief executive job at German energy company Uniper.
ChemOne’s PEC signs up supply, offtake deals
The facility will process 150,000 barrels per day of condensate, producing 2.3 million tonnes per year pf aromatics. It will produce 50,000 tpy of hydrogen.
Equinor pairs with Petrobras on 15GW Brazilian wind plans
Petrobras and Equinor have signed a letter of intent that will see the two assess the potential build-out of up to seven new offshore wind projects.
Norway well-slot: Spuds, duds and discoveries
As of 24 February, Westwood Global Energy reports that there are five exploration wells active, with four in the North Sea and one in the Barents Sea
Appetite for investment: Equinor boss says Suncor deal shows ‘commitment to the UK’
Concerns around the windfall tax may see some companies look beyond the UK for M&A deals – but not Norway’s Equinor (OSLO: EQNR).
Longboat eyes second route for relinquished Egyptian Vulture licence
Longboat Energy is looking to form a new partnership to take forward development of the Egyptian Vulture prospect after an initial licence expired this week.
Equinor acquires Suncor North Sea business in $850m deal
Norwegian oil giant Equinor (OSLO: EQNR) has signed an $850m deal to acquire the UK North Sea business of Canadian firm Suncor (TSE: SU).
Vår counts barrels at Countach
Vår Energi has issued updated resource estimates after its successful oil discovery at the Countach well in Norway’s Barents Sea.
Equinor ups stakes in northern North Sea
Norway-based oil firm, Equinor, has signed an agreement to acquire equity interest in five discoveries in the North Sea.
XR beams ‘Stop Rosebank’ message onto Valaris 121 rig in Dundee
Campaign groups projected messages calling for an end to new fossil fuels onto the rig, which has been the focus of a missing persons investigation.
Frankie Boyle calls on PM to reject plans for Rosebank oil field
Comedian Frankie Boyle and climate campaigner Vanessa Nakate have urged the Prime Minister to throw out plans to develop a new oil and gas field in the North Sea.
Equinor links with EnBW on new German offshore wind
EnBW and Equinor have announced their intention to work together to build new offshore wind capacity in German waters.
Regulator asks Equinor for more info on Rosebank marine impact
The UK’s offshore regulator has asked Equinor for further information on the environmental impact of its proposed £8bn Rosebank development.