GMB Scotland blames “failure of government” for Forties oil flow decline
GMB Scotland has said a "failure of government" is the cause of a major reduction in North Sea oil flowing through the Forties Pipeline System (FPS).
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‘No panic’ despite slip in Forties pipeline shutdown schedule
The boss at Ineos FPS has said a slight slip in the schedule for the major Forties pipeline upgrade project would have “no negative impact”.
Concern on safety-critical maintenance as Covid defers 700 days of North Sea shutdowns
A union boss has stressed the need for vigilance offshore as North Sea operators try to catch up on safety-critical maintenance work.
Nuts and bolts: Ineos gearing up for Forties pipeline shutdown
Petrochemicals giant Ineos is gearing up for a big push on its crucial North Sea Forties pipeline life extension project after Covid caused a year-long delay.
Warning of vaccine lag for North Sea as maintenance backlog builds
Industry leaders have warned that the pace of vaccine rollout in the North Sea could be moving too slowly to deal with a rising maintenance backlog, as a crucial shutdown period approaches.
Apache prevails in North Sea pipeline tariffs dispute with Ineos
A High Court judge has sided with US oil firm Apache in its row over North Sea pipeline tariffs with Ineos.
UK North Sea platforms ‘face production shut-ins’ as oil storage fills up
Offshore platforms in the UK North Sea “face the risk of production shut-ins” due to oil storage constraints, according to leading analysts.
Forties pipeline shutdown postponed until next year
Ineos has extended the postponement of its shut down of the Forties Pipeline System until next year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Forties delay could increase summer North Sea production to three million bpd, Rystad finds
The delayed shutdown of the Forties Pipeline System could increase North Sea production to around three million barrels per day (bpd), according to an energy research firm.
Ineos to postpone Forties Pipeline shutdown
Energy giant Ineos has announced it is to postpone the planned shutdown of its Forties Pipeline until August.
Ineos vows to carry on with Forties pipeline shutdown plans
Ineos has vowed to carry on with its planned shutdown of the Forties Pipeline System in June.
2020 – A busy year ahead
Following the result of the general election, we can now expect to leave the EU at the end of January, although very little will change on that date as we will move into a transitional period when existing EU rules and trade terms continue to apply in the UK.
Ineos reopens Forties pipeline after lightning strike
A lightning strike in Aberdeenshire caused the temporary shutdown of a major North Sea pipeline today.
Update: Ineos confirms Forties pipeline back to full service
Ineos has confirmed repairs have concluded on the Forties Pipeline System and that it is "ramping up to full rates".
Ineos expects full repair of Forties pipeline ‘today’
Ineos has announced it expects to complete repairs to the Forties pipeline system today.
Updated: Forties full pipeline restart extended by Ineos
Energy firm Ineos has said full ramp up of the Forties will take longer than first stated as the firm looks to carry out repairs on the North Sea pipeline.
Zennor reaches ‘significant milestones’ for Finlaggan project
Zennor Petroleum has said it has reached two “significant milestones” for the development of its Finlaggan project in the North Sea.
UK National Grid looks to huge Norwegian gas field for winter demand
The National Grid has said that the start-up of a giant Norwegian gas field will help ensure the UK’s supply in the coming winter.
VIDEO: Forties Field chosen as world-changing venture
It was one of the most significant projects in the history of oil exploration.
Ineos confirm that crude loadings have been affected by weather
Operator of the Forties Pipeline System (FPS), Ineos have confirmed today that they have "temporarily postponed" vessel movement and loading due to the adverse weather caused by the Beast from the East.
Forties crude loadings reportedly affected by Beast from the East
Loadings of crude from the Forties Pipeline System are believed to have been affected by the inclement weather hitting the UK last night and today.
Experts cautious over GDP growth due to Forties pipeline shutdown
Britain’s economy is forecast to have held up in the fourth quarter, but some experts predict the unexpected shutdown of a major North Sea pipeline will drag on growth.
Forties pipeline reflections: The force majeure awakens
The recent shut-in of numerous North Sea fields as a result of the required repairs to the Forties pipeline is the first major UKCS industry-wide force majeure event since Piper Alpha almost 30 years ago.
Bruce, Keith and Rhum restart in North Sea
Serica Energy plc have announced the restart of the Bruce, Keith and Rhum fields within the North Sea following the Forties pipeline repair.
HSE investigation ‘satisfied’ with Forties repair efforts
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) confirms that inspectors looking into the Forties Pipeline System were “satisfied” with repair work carried out as the system becomes fully operational.