Foinaven divestment to BP a win-win for both sides, says Viaro boss
Viaro Energy has explained its decision to offload its interest in a West of Shetland field, thought to still hold vast oil reserves.
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Video shows view from the top of huge Aberdeen oil rig
A worker scaled the Noble Innovator, providing sweeping views of Aberdeen from the 200-metre jackup legs.
Wood decommissioning boss ‘rarely’ sees local content in UK tenders
The decommissioning boss at Wood said she “rarely” sees local content requirements for UK projects, despite an impending industry target on the issue.
‘Practice makes perfect’: North Sea nous guides BP’s global decom strategy
Operating in more than 65 countries and responsible for billions of barrels in reserves and production, BP’s oil and gas portfolio is formidable. With that come serious commitments and considerations as to what happens to infrastructure at the end of its life.
Frederikshavn confirmed as decom location for Foinaven FPSO
It has been confirmed that the Foinaven FPSO is indeed heading for the Port of Frederikshavn to be broken up and recycled.
Residents voice climate concerns as ‘disgusting black smoke’ emanates from Foinaven FPSO
Residents in a small village less than a mile from where the Foinaven FPSO is laid up have expressed climate concerns as plumes of black smoke have been seen emanating from it.
UK winning majority of onshore decommissioning work, figures reveal
The majority of UK North Sea assets are being dismantled in Britain, new figures have revealed amid concerns of overseas yards winning decommissioning work.
North Sea decom firm hits out at Foinaven owners on Denmark decision
A North Sea decommissioning firm has thrown a rare piece of public criticism up the supply chain towards the owners of the Foinaven FPSO and oilfield.
The FPSO is away, but will the BP Foinaven field be redeveloped?
A permanent feature of the West of Shetland for many years, the Foinaven vessel recently left the namesake BP field for the last time.
West of Shetland to West Coast: Foinaven FPSO to depart BP oilfield
The Foinaven FPSO is leaving the namesake BP oilfield for Hunterston Port - but vessel owner Teekay has kept schtum on its final decom location.
BP seeks sale of Foinaven field in West of Shetland
BP is seeking to sell its beleaguered Foinaven field in the west of Shetland, according to a news report.
BP buys Viaro stake in beleaguered Foinaven field
BP has agreed to acquire the stakes of Viaro Energy in the beleaguered Foinaven field in the west of Shetland.
We have to hold ourselves to the highest standards, or someone else will – BP North Sea boss
“At BP, I think we try to do the right thing,” says Emeka Emembolu, the energy giant’s North Sea boss.
Dozens of jobs at risk as N-Sea closes Aberdeen operation
Dozens of jobs are at risk as subsea services firm N-Sea wraps up its Aberdeen operation.
BP preparing for removal of ‘iconic’ vessel from Foinaven field
BP has started preparing for the removal of the "iconic" floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) on its Foinaven field.
Vessel on BP Foinaven field set for significant shutdown
The vessel on the Foinaven field, operated by BP, is set for a “significant” shutdown so that a number of safety issues can be resolved.
Investigation after 55-tonne gas leak at Apache Beryl platform
Safety concerns have been raised after figures revealed a 55-tonne gas leak at the Apache Beryl Alpha platform in the North Sea.
BP inks new deal with Teekay for Foinaven FPSO
BP has inked a new contract lasting up to 10 years for the vessel which serves its Foinaven field, west of Shetland.
BP reviewing North Sea crew numbers in response to coronavirus outbreak
Energy giant BP has joined a list of operators working to reduce offshore crew numbers on its North Sea assets in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
The other side of Lerwick’s story
Lerwick harbour continues to add to its reputation as a leading support hub for the oil and gas industry in northern waters through its contribution to the offshore sector’s operations west of Shetland.
BP planning for future of Foinaven
BP is sounding out the supply chain for advice on redeveloping the Foinaven field, west of Shetland, the firm’s North Sea boss said.
RockRose completes acquisition of Marathon Oil’s UK business
RockRose Energy has completed its acquisition of Marathon Oil’s UK business.
Teekay hit with safety notice after ‘major’ gas release on Foinaven
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned Teekay following a “major” gas release on the Petrojarl Foinaven FPSO.
Teekay warned after ‘significant’ propane leak on Foinaven
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned Teekay following a "significant" propane leak on the Petrojarl Foinaven vessel.
Opinion: It’s just flip sides of the same North Atlantic coin
It seems like I’ve been writing about various bits of the Atlantic Frontier, from the Arctic to the Falkland Islands, forever. Reality is I’ve been at it for 27 years so roughly half the lifespan of the UK Continental Shelf.