Field development plan lodged for Southern North Sea gas cluster
Australia’s Hartshead Resources (ASX:HHR) has submitted a field development plan (FDP) for the first phase of Southern North Sea project.
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Anasuria Hibiscus targets March sanction for Marigold project
Anasuria Hibiscus is planning to sanction its Marigold development in the North Sea around March next year.
Bentley ready for next stage
Xcite Energy said yesterday that its northern North Sea Bentley field was now substantially derisked and development ready.
Maths skills to the fore for challenge
Pupils from 26 schools across Aberdeen city and Shire have had their maths skills put to the test in the 2012 TechFest-SetPoint programme.
Premier’s Cyclone well to be abandoned
An exploration well on the central North Sea Cyclone prospect is being plugged and abandoned after coming up dry.
Xcite upbeat over prospects
Heavy oil explorer Xcite Energy said yesterday that 2013 was shaping up to be an important year as it looks to find a partner for its northern North Sea Bentley field.
Pupils tasked with solving oilfield challenge
And they're off. Secondary school pupils from Aberdeen City and Shire have started out on a four-month project which will see them link up their school education with the practical challenges of the oil and gas industry.
Dana’s Western Isles and Triton plans on track
Dana Petroleum is on track to achieve board sanction for its £1billion ($1.6billion) North Sea Western Isles development this month and anticipated Government approval of the field development plan before the end of the year.
Highly creative approach to good old heavy crude
This month sees Aberdeen host DMG's World Heavy Oil Congress . . . a major coup for Europe's energy capital.
EnQuest looking to build new HQ in Granite City
Independent oil and gas firm EnQuest said yesterday it was on the lookout for an Aberdeen city-centre site for a new north-east headquarters.
Premier buys 60% stake in Sea Lion
UK-listed oil firm Premier Oil is to become a key Falklands oil and gas player after announcing a £643million deal with Rockhopper Exploration.
Iona takes control of Orlando
Iona Energy said today it had agreed a deal worth about £50million to increase its stake in the northern North Sea Orlando field to 100%.
Deo increases Perth estimates
Aberdeen-based oil explorer Deo Petroleum yesterday upped estimates of oil in its North Sea Perth field, but said development was being hampered by lack of offshore equipment.
EnQuest continues acquisition trail
North Sea-focused oil and gas firm EnQuest today announced yet more acquisitions but said production fell in the first quarter pf 2012.
Cygnus leads the field among UK North Sea tight gas projects
Believe the numbers and Europe possesses around 1,780trillion cu.ft of "unconventional" gas of which 145TCF may be recoverable, according to Centrica.
Busy year in North Sea for Agora
Norwegian exploration firm Agora Oil and Gas said today it would be taking part in nine wells on the UK and Norwegian continental shelves in 2012.
Bentley oil ‘five months away’
Oil explorer Xcite Energy said yesterday it planned to start production at the Bentley field in the North Sea within five months.
Premier says it is on course for increase in output despite Kyle shutdown
Premier Oil said today it was on course to grow production by around 50% during 2012, in line with its previous target, and would focus more on existing assets than new acquisitions this year.
Hurricane seeking £100m for west-of-Shetland plans
North Sea oil firm Hurricane Exploration is on the hunt for £100million of extra funding as it looks to move towards its first development west of Shetland.
Good start to 2012 for EnQuest
Independent oil and gas firm EnQuest today announced a near-£60million deal which will give it a 20% stake in the UK North Sea Kraken discovery.
Xcite takes charge of Norway
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DEO ups stake in Perth field after Maersk withdrawal
Aberdeen oil firm DEO Petroleum has increased its stake in the North Sea Perth field by 10% after Maersk Oil withdrew from the project.
Xcite edges towards Bentley
Oil firm Xcite said today it was "making good progress" towards gaining approval of its plans to develop the UK North Sea Bentley field.
Jacky issues contribute to Ithaca sales blip
Operational issues on one of Ithaca Energy's Jacky field wells contributed to a drop in sales in the third quarter but the North Sea firm has predicted higher production on its Stella field.
Xcite tops up its funds
Aberdeen-based oil explorer Xcite Energy today said it was to use £2.5million from an investment facility to help it towards first oil on the Bentley field.