Rosebank ‘key driver’ as Altera Infrastructure emerges from bankruptcy
Aberdeen-headquartered Altera Infrastructure has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, hailing a deal for the Equinor Rosebank oilfield as a “key driver”.
Foinaven FPSO
Video: Foinaven FPSO finally leaving Scotland
An FPSO for the former BP Foinaven field is now leaving Scottish shores, with residents capturing footage of the ship departing.
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 misses out as Foinaven FPSO to head to Denmark
The Foinaven FPSO is to be sent to Denmark for decommissioning, Energy Voice understands, as UK yards miss out on the work.
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.
Clyde outfit says it is ‘ideal location’ for decommissioning of Foinaven FPSO
A decommissioning base on the Clyde has said it is the "ideal location" for break-up of the Foinaven FPSO amid concerns the UK could miss out on the work.
Gallery: ‘End of an era’ as Foinaven FPSO arrives at Hunterston from BP oilfield
The former production ship for a BP (LON:BP) oilfield in the West of Shetland has arrived at Hunterston for partial decommissioning.
Safety fears flagged ahead of imminent strike on Foinaven FPSO
There are concerns for the safety of crew aboard the Foinaven floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) ship ahead of planned strikes this week.
Unite members on Foinaven FPSO vote to down tools over ‘inferior’ redundancy package
Workers on a North Sea vessel are poised to down tools next month in a dispute over redundancy packages.
BP defends Foinaven removal strategy after oil giant accused of dumping waste
BP has insisted the Foinaven FPSO is being removed in a ‘controlled’ manner after a news article alleged it planned to dump “industrial waste” in a protected area.
Fear that Foinaven FPSO heading ‘anywhere but Scotland’
Fears have emerged that the Foinaven FPSO will head overseas for decommissioning, having been sold by owner Teekay.
OPRED green lights decommissioning plans for Foinaven FPSO
Proposals to decommission the Foinaven floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel have been approved by government.
Altera narrows loss to $127m in 2021
Aberdeenshire-headquartered offshore services group Altera Infrastructure reported a pre-tax loss of $127 million for 2021, as vessel impairments continue to drag on performance.
Bad weather forces second down-manning in a year for North Sea platform
A weather warning has forced the down-manning of a North Sea oil platform for the second time in a year, raising worker concerns over its safety.
BP hands in decommissioning plan for Foinaven FPSO
BP has handed in the decommissioning plan for the Foinaven FPSO in the West of Shetland following a flurry of HSE issues.
Altera in the black after shaking off impairments
Vessel owner-operator Altera Infrastructure was in the black in the first quarter of 2021 after shaking off impairments that blighted its figures a year ago.
Safety inspectors find ‘cracks’ in hull of Foinaven FPSO west of Shetland
“Serious concerns” have been raised after inspectors found multiple “cracks” in the hull of the Foinaven FPSO west of Shetland, amid a catalogue of other safety issues.
Investigation launched after vessel ‘hatch failure’ incident at BP’s Foinaven field
An investigation has been launched after a cover hatch failure resulted in a vessel taking on water at a BP-operated field located west of Shetland.
Supply vessel collided with Foinaven FPSO
Two vessels were damaged following a “low energy collision” in the North Sea.